Charles City County 2023 voting results

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Gray initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Wendy Gray, a resident of Quinton, was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi on Nov. 6. In order to be named to earn the recognition, an inductee must be in the top ten percent of seniors and top 7.5 percent of juniors and be invited into the organization. Gray was initiated into the society at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Letter to the Editor: Says your vote on school board members does matter

On the threshold of the 2023 school board elections, this letter is a reminder of the potentially high stakes of their outcome. I taught French in New Kent County and in West Point Public Schools for nine years. My career in education came to an end abruptly in 2018 when I refused to formally and publicly contradict my belief that girls are not boys. Though I had been using the new name of one of my students who was “transitioning”, my school administration would not be satisfied until they knew I had capitulated by using incorrect pronouns to refer to…
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Charles City Fire Station #2 grand opening

New Arrival- Dean Joseph Howard

Family and friends welcomed Dean Joseph Howard, a gift from the Lord. Dean Joseph Howard was born on Oct. 11, 2023, and is the son of Bruce Howard Jr. and Alissa Howard, and is the brother of Tripp Bruce Howard of New Kent. Grandparents are Steve and Diane Kelly of Mechanicsville, and Bruce Howard Sr. and Betty Howard of Charles City. Great-grandparents are Patricia “Pat” Kelly of Mechanicsville, and Jeanette Howard of Lanexa. “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” ~Psalm 35:27~

‘Lift Zone’ implementation

Letter to the Editor: Says McBeath deserves another term on New Kent School Board

I am writing in support of Molly McBeath for New Kent County’s School Board position in District 5. Molly was appointed in June 2021 to replace the seat vacated by the late Dr. Gail Hardinge. She has the experience, professionalism, and skills necessary to continue in her current seat on the board. She adapted quickly to the role and developed strong working relationships with the administration, school board, and board of supervisors. Molly understands the important local issues at the forefront of education including the teaching shortage, teacher and staff compensation, and school safety and learning loss from the recent…
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Letter to the Editor: Supports Remorenko for New Kent’s School Board

I am writing in support of Elizabeth Remorenko and ask that you strongly consider voting for her on Nov. 7 for the seat on New Kent County’s School Board in District 2. Elizabeth is the most qualified, committed, and prepared candidate for this position. She is the parent of two children in the school system and is a native of New Kent. She attended our schools and graduated from the Governor’s School for International Studies. She exemplifies the New Kent ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ and personifies the desired outcome of a public-school education. Elizabeth began attending school board meetings regularly…
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School zone speed cameras beginning warning period on Dec. 1

New Kent County Sheriff’s Office will begin photo traffic enforcement in school zone areas starting with a warning trial beginning in December. Beginning Dec. 1, a warning period from speed cameras in the county school zones will begin. Speed cameras will be activated as part of a 30-day warning period to encourage motorists to slow down. The cameras will identify vehicles traveling over the speed limit and a warning notice will be mailed. Photo enforcement will begin on Jan. 16, 2024. Photo cameras will only be active and enforced on school days as designated by the school district. Warning signs…
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Adding economic development in Charles City