Three local residents graduate in Fall 2023 from James Madison University

Three New Kent residents completed degrees from James Madison University and were recognized during Dec. 2023 commencement exercises. Rylie Cross of Providence Forge graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. Emily Minor of New Kent graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, and John Mehalko of Quinton earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management.

Several local students named to academic honors lists at James Madison University

Several local residents were recognized for their academic achievements at James Madison University for the Fall 2023 semester. Brianna Bartlett, Jack Swynford, Jacob Snawder, Allison Sours, and Danielle Ellsworth, all of Quinton, Holly Hazelwood, Hunter Meadows, Akira Hicks, and Kendall Hicks, all of Lanexa, Miranda Copeland of Providence Forge, Emily Minor of New Kent, and Lauren Robinson of Charles City, were all named to the Dean’s List at the university. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Alexa Spain of New Kent, Molly Wallace of Quinton,…
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Narron named to Honor’s List at Mary Baldwin University for Fall 2023 semester

Delaney Narron, Charles City High School’s Class of 2021 Salutatorian, was named to the Honor’s List at Mary Baldwin University for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

Letter to the Editor: Updates on the Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation

I’d like to update my neighbors on the Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation’s endeavors. Established in Nov. 2020, our foundation is dedicated to restoring and enhancing historical homes in the Tidewater Virginia area, with a current focus on New Kent County. Unlike typical historical site initiatives, we acquire and develop extensive land areas, echoing the grandeur of pre-Civil War estates. Our financial filings are in the public record, so I have no hesitation in supplying you with a couple of numbers that describe the scope of our operations. Through today, $63 million has been invested in the foundation in cash,…
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Local duo earn academic recognition from Shenandoah University

Two local residents were named to Shenandoah University’s President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Colette Girouard of Quinton and Rachel Owens of Lanexa were recognized for their academic achievements. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program and earn a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Holland named to Dean’s List at Fairmont State University

A New Kent resident was named to the Dean’s List at Farimont State University for the Fall 2023 semester. John Holland was named to the list for his academic excellence. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Five local residents named to SNHU President’s List for Fall 2023 semester

Five local residents were named to the President’s List of Southern New Hampshire University for the Fall 2023 semester. Rosana Caballero, Carrol Smart, and Maurice Lambert, all of New Kent, Kyle McCuistion of Providence Forge, and Ronald Pearsall of Quinton, were all recognized for their academic achievement. To be named to the President’s List, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while taking at least 12 credits.

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