Four locals graduate from James Madison University

Four local residents recently completed their studies at James Madison University and were recognized during Dec. 2022 commencement ceremonies. Matthew Giewont and Hanna Giewont, both of Quinton, and Shawn Holland and Haley Holland, both of Providence Forge, earned degrees from the university. Both Hanna and Matthew Giewont earned a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Design. Shawn and Haley Holland both earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Sciences.

Grant from Henrico Area Mental Health to assist families in Charles City and New Kent

Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services has been awarded a $34,000 grant to assist families in Charles City and New Kent. The grant will be used to address pregnant and parenting women who have substance use disorder. Funding will specifically be used for providing training to medical and social service providers to help identify those who are struggling with disorders, how to refer them, and providing them with education on the type of services available.

Bridge repairs on Wayside Road in Charles City rescheduled to Feb. 6

The bridge over West Run creek on Wayside Road in Charles City will be closed for a week for bridge rail repair work. Starting Monday, Feb. 6, the bridge will be closed until Friday, Feb. 10, as repairs for the bridge will take place. The following detour will be in place: –Northbound Wayside Road (Rt. 607): Take Barnetts Road (Rt. 609) to W. Run Road (Rt. 625) west to Kimages Road (Rt. 658) west back to Wayside Road. –Southbound Wayside Road (Rt. 607): Take Kimages Road east to West Run Road east to Barnetts Road north back to Wayside Road….
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A keen in-‘vest’-ment

Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight beginning Jan. 30

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will once again close overnight starting next week. Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, the bridge will close from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. The closures will last until Saturday, Feb. 4. Motorists are advised to use the following detour: –Traveling Northbound from Prince George: Take Route 10 West to Interstate 295 North. Take Exit 22A to Route 5 East to return to Route 106/156. –Traveling Southbound from Charles City: Take Route 5 West to Interstate 295 South. Take Exit 15A to Route 10 East to return…
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Wayside Road in Charles City closing for bridge work

The bridge over West Run creek on Wayside Road in Charles City will be closed for a week for bridge rail repair work. Starting Monday, Jan. 30, the bridge will be closed until Friday, Feb. 3, as repairs for the bridge will take place. The following detour will be in place: –Northbound Wayside Road (Rt. 607): Take Barnetts Road (Rt. 609) to W. Run Road (Rt. 625) west to Kimages Road (Rt. 658) west back to Wayside Road. –Southbound Wayside Road (Rt. 607): Take Kimages Road east to West Run Road east to Barnetts Road north back to Wayside Road….
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Students recognized by JMU for Fall 2022 academic success

Several local residents who attend James Madison University earned academic recognition for the Fall 2022 semester. Hannah Sweeney of Quinton, Larsen Stewart of Providence Forge, and Kaylei Kipper of Providence Forge, were named to the President’s List. To be recognized to the group, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher. Brianna Bartlett and Allison Sours, both of Quinton, Haley Holland and Ellie Gray, both of Providence Forge, Akira Hicks of Lanexa, and Norah Murray of New Kent, were named to the Dean’s List during the past semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a…
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All-district band selections

Vick sisters earn respective academic accolades in college

A pair of sisters who graduated from New Kent High School as part of the Class of 2022 earned academic accolades at their respective colleges for the Fall 2022 semester. Lauren Vick was named to the President’s List at Longwood University. To be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 4.0 while taking at least 12 credit hours. Lucy Vick was named to the Dean’s List at Christopher Newport University. A student must be enrolled as a full-time student while accumulating a minimal grade-point average of 3.5 to be named to the list.

Bonsky recognized on Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

Taryn Bonsky, a resident of New Kent, as named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania for the Fall 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the accomplishment, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 academic credit hours.