News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 10, 2025
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Temporary traffic lights to begin operation at Emmaus Church, Interstate 64 interchanges
More temporary traffic lights are coming to New Kent County that will last for an extended period of time. Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced that temporary traffic lights will be begin operations at both intersections of the Interstate 64 and Emmaus Church Road (Route 106) starting next week. The project will serve as a two-fold process as part of the Interstate 64 expansion to three lanes. The first part of the process will see one lane of traffic on the bridge close for use as superstructure replacement will begin on the bridge. The second part of the process will…
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Rudolph makes Dean’s List at Virginia Tech
Amy Rudolph, a resident of New Kent, has been named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the Spring 2025 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.
New Kent Sheriff’s Office announces automated enforcement in work zones along Interstate 64 corridor
With continuous accidents and ongoing speeding in work zones on Interstate 64, New Kent Sheriff’s Office has announced that automated speed enforcement in work zones will begin on July 1. “We’ve measured a dramatic increase in vehicle crashes on the section of Interstate 64 that falls within New Kent County,” said Sheriff Lee Bailey in a press release. “In 2023, there were a total of 240 crashes. In 2024, that number grew to 444 vehicle crashes in our section.” New Kent County will have a LiDAR camera mounted to the bed of a truck. The camera will monitor traffic in…
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Several students recognized for academic achievements at Brightpoint Community College
Several local students were recognized for their academic performances at Brightpoint Community College for the Spring 2025 semester. Dave Collins, Robert Fields, Andra Smith, and Carter White, all of Quinton, Anthony Weyland of Lanexa, and Kaitlin Madali of New Kent, were named to the Honors List. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average 3.5 or better. BrookeLynn Humphreys, Cademon Pfeifer, and Emma West, all of Quinton, Savanna McGann of Lanexa, and Skylar Torrence of Charles City, received recognition on the college’s dean’s list. To earn the honor, a student must…
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Vorous to begin tenure in Peace Corps
Kendal Vorous, a resident of New Kent, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. A graduate from the College of William and Mary with a degree in psychology, Vorous will begin her tenure on July 12 in Costa Rica where she will begin training as a youth development facilitator.
New Kent High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll 2024-25
Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Grade 9- Khoen Allen, Kierra Allen, Georgia Ancarrow, Peyton Bathurst, Alexis Baugher, Ryleigh Bell, Madeline Bengtson, Jeffrey Bennet Jr., Cadee Bennett, Jacy Bess, Matthew Blakenship, Vincent BOhardt, Curtis Bolan, Austynn Boyd, Ava Brandon, Lauren Bratcher, Mackenzie Brubeck, Kara Burcham, Olivia Burno, Savannah Burrell, Makenna Bursaw, Tenslee Byrd, Audrey Carlison, Harper Carlyle, Davis Chandler, Constance Cheeseman, Cameron Cline, Nicholas Cortina, Joy Couch, Chloe Coyle, Logan Cramer, Gabriel Crum, Bella Del Monico-Page, Madison DeRose, Zoe Doucet, Camden Evelyn, Lilith Featherston, Taylar Felts, William Ferrell, Quinn Fiel, Brooklyn Fleischman, Luke Flippo, Kendall Foley, Liam Fornel, Skyler Freeman, Noelle Friedriszik,…
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Two named to University of Maryland Global Campus’ Dean’s List
Two local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the Spring 2025 semester. Tenisha High-Adams of Providence Forge and Jennifer Hilton of New Kent were recognized for their academic accolades at the university. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be taking at least six credits in coursework and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Coyle recognized on East Carolina University’s Dean’s List
Carrington Coyle, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at East Carolina University for the Spring 2025 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Henning, Vorous graduate from College of William and Mary
Two local students graduated from the College of William and Mary as part of Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. Jackson Henning of New Kent graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the college, and Kendral Vorous graduated with a Bachelor of Science.
