Pair of Providence Forge residents named to Bridgewater College’s Dean’s List

A pair of Providence Forge residents were named to the Dean’s List at Bridgewater College for the 2023 Spring semester. McKenna Mueller and Luke Tomajczyk were recognized for their academic achievement. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Crawley campaigning to become sheriff of Charles City County

Jayson Crawley has announced his candidacy for the position of sheriff in Charles City County. “My passion for serving my community began at the age of 15 as a member of the Charles City Volunteer Fire Department,” Crawley said in a press release. “I have maintained a successful career in public safety since that time, employed with Charles City County Sheriff’s Office for 19 years and the last six-and-a-half years with Surry County Sheriff’s Office. “I feel that there are some good people currently working within the sheriff’s office,” he continued. “It is my belief that with the proper leadership,…
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Three local students named SNHU President’s List

Three local students have been named to the President’s List of Southern New Hampshire University for the Winter 2023 term. Brandon Luellen and Melissa Marchman, both of Quinton, and Elizabeth Wade, of Providence Forge, were recognized for their academic achievement. To be named with the honor, a student must be enrolled full-time while accumulating a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

Joel awarded Allen & Allen scholarship

Ella Joel, a Senior at New Kent High School, is a recipient of the George E. Allen Scholarship presented by Allen and Allen. Joel is one of 15 students to receive the $2,000 endowment. The scholarship is awarded to local students who have thrived in the face of adversity with scholarships as they start their college careers.

Samuels Memorial Car and Truck show

‘Marsha the Millionaire’

Donation to the ‘Cubs Cupboard’

New Kent ‘Strides for Schools’ 2023

New Kent Public School ‘Support Employees of the Year’

New Kent High School students voice concerns over cultural differences and classifications

Concerns of cultural and classification differences continue to cause concern within the walls inside of New Kent High School. And those concerns were brought up at the New Kent School Board meeting Monday evening. A survey conducted by Daphne Wray to students was presented to school leaders. The survey focused on bullying, dress code, inappropriate language, and the learning environment as a whole. But that survey wasn’t as powerful as comments made by students involved in New Kent High School’s Diversity and Inclusion Club. The club, which focuses on racial and discrimination issues, has pushed for fairness and equality since…
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