Daniels named to Dean’s List at Radford University

Cole Daniels, a resident of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s List at Radford University for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to earn the recognition, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher while taking at least 12 semester hours.

Charles City Circuit Court awarded $22,809 preservation grant

The Library of Virginia announced that the Circuit Court Records Preservation (CCRP) program has awarded Charles City Circuit Court Clerk Victoria Washington a grant in the amount of $22,809 for local records preservation. The funds will be used to conserve General Index to Deeds no. 2 1913-1957-Grantees: General Index to Deeds no 2, 1913-1957-Grantors; General Index to Deeds No. 3 1958-1994-Grantors A-K; Land Book 1929-1932; Land Book 1933-1936; and Land Book 1937-1940 stored in her office. The records will also be digitized so that they can be available to the public through the clerk’s online records management system. “We’re very…
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New Kent Winery awarded gold medals from Virginia Governor’s Cup

The Reserve Chardonnay and Merlot from New Kent Winery have been awarded gold medals from the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup. The Virginia Governor’s Cup is a competition that showcase wines, ciders, and means produced in the state. A panel of judges voted that the flagship Reserve Chardonnay and Merlot, both grown at New Kent Winery, were the top drinks in their categories, earning an average of 90 points or higher on a 100-point scale. “We are incredibly honored to receive gold medals for both our Reserve Chardonnay and Merlot,” said Jo Anna Dombroski, co-owner of New Kent Winery. “These awards…
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Hollins University names Bauer to Dean’s List for Fall 2023 semester

Emily Bauer, a resident of Charles City, earned Dean’s List recognition from Hollins University for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to earn the accolade, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while being enrolled as a full-time student.

Branch graduates with Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University

Evan Branch, a resident of Quinton, graduated from Frostburg State University during December 2023 commencement ceremonies. Branch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Parks management.

Bonsky named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

Taryn Bonsky, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.50 and take at least 12 academic credit hours.

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Local students recognized for academic success at College of William and Mary

Several local residents were named to the Dean’s List of the College of William and Mary for the Fall 2023 semester. Joey Houska, Pelumi Sholagbade, James St. Martin, and Ty Walters, all of Lanexa, Ellie Ferrell, Jackson Henning, and Gabriel Merritt, all of New Kent, Trey Christman of Providence Forge, and Kendal Vorous of Quinton, were recognized for their academic accolades. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours in courses and obtain a quality point average of 3.6 or higher.

Stevens earns degree from College of St. Scholastica

Alexandria Stevens, a resident of New Kent, graduated from The College of St. Scholastica as part of Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Stevens earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Services.