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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 10, 2026

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Second year of financial accountability success

By Community Member | July 14, 2023 2:19 pm

Accreditation achieved

By Robb Johnson | July 14, 2023 2:15 pm

Diggs initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

By Community Member | July 14, 2023 2:11 pm

Lisa Diggs, a resident of New Kent, was recently inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. For membership, a student must be in the top ten percent of either their graduate or senior class, or top seven-and-a-half percent of their junior class at the collegiate level. Diggs’ initiation took place at Longwood University.

Bauer named to Dean’s List at Hollins University

By Community Member | July 6, 2023 8:43 pm

Emily Bauer, a resident of Charles City, was named to the Dean’s List at Hollins University for the Spring 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while enrolled as a full-time student.

NKCPS wins social media award

By Community Member | July 6, 2023 8:39 pm

Barber announces intent to run for re-election to New Kent School Board

By Community Member | July 5, 2023 2:24 pm

Sarah Grier Barber has announced her intent to run for re-election to the District 4 seat on New Kent’s School Board. “As a lifelong advocate for education and committed member of the New Kent community, it has been an honor to serve the citizens of New Kent for nearly 12 years,” she said in a press release. “New Kent County remains one of the fastest growing localities in Virginia and our schools are one of our greatest strengths. “The citizens of New Kent need an experienced leader representing District 4,” Barber added. “We have built a strong foundation for our…
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McBeath seeking re-election to New Kent’s School Board

By Community Member | July 3, 2023 12:21 pm

Molly McBeath has announced her candidacy for re-election to the District 5 seat to New Kent’s School Board. “I am running for school board to serve as an independent voice and advocate for all those involved in the New Kent County educational system,” she said in a press release. “I truly believe that our schools can excel if our focus remains on teaching our students core educational concepts unhindered by political viewpoints. Our schools shouldn’t be political backgrounds. “If re-elected, I will focus on safe school initiatives, opening additional learning pathways to prepare our students, supporting our teaching team, and…
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New Kent’s First Annual Fourth of July celebration

By Robb Johnson | July 3, 2023 10:07 am

4-H shooting competition

By Community Member | July 2, 2023 8:33 pm

Narron earns Dean’s List recognition at Mary Baldwin University

By Community Member | July 2, 2023 1:27 am

Delaney Narron, the Class of 2021 Salutatorian for Charles City County High school, earned Dean’s List recognition from Mary Baldwin University for the Spring 2023 semester. To be highlighted for the honor, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

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