Two local residents earn degrees from Shenandoah University

Two local residents earned degrees from Shenandoah University and were recognized during May 2022 Spring commencement ceremonies. Patricia Waters of Providence Forge earned a Doctorate in Non-Traditional Pharmacy. Michael Amadeo of Quinton graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education.

DiSanto earns Dean’s List recognition at Drury University

Cami DiSanto, a resident of Providence Forge, earned a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must earn a grade-point average or 3.6 or higher while taking at least 12 or more semester hours.

Dore-Shearin

Tamera and Christian Dore, of Lanexa, Virginia, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Alexandra Victoria Dore, to Kellen Mitchell Shearin, son of Darlene and Donald Prevish of Toano, VA, and Willis and Laura Shearin, of Moyock, North Carolina. Ms. Dore is a 2017 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business. She is currently an auditor with the West Virginia Department of Taxation. Mr. Shearin is a 2020 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law. He currently practices as an attorney with Littler Mendelson. A ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 2, 2022,…
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New Kent Relay for Life 2022

Harper announced as new principal of Charles City High School

Dr. Anita Harper has been named as the new principal at Charles City County High School. Harper recently served as an assistant principal at George Wythe High School in Richmond. She has over 20 years of educational experience, holding positions as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) business teacher, education for employment coordinator, and serving as an adjunct instructor for Southside Virginia Community College, and John Tyler Community College. She currently also works as an adjunct instructor for Virtual Virginia with the Virginia Department of Education. “We are proud to announce Dr. Harper as principal of Charles City High School,…
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Virginia’s ‘Treasurer of the Year’

Local residents recognized for academic achievement by James Madison University

Several local students earned academic honors as part of the Spring 2022 semester at James Madison University. Larsen Stewart, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to earn the accolade, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.90 or higher while taking at least 12 graded credit hours. Christopher Krawiec, Haley Holland, Logan Broz, and Kaylei Kipper, all of Providence Forge, Hannah Sweeney, Jacob Snawder, and Molly Wallace, all of Quinton, and Benjamin Caldwell of New Kent, have earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2022 semester. In…
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Letter to the Editor: Don’t let a politician’s opinion sway you into voting for them

Some politicians have the power of persuasion and use it over a wide range of issues. They hope to influence peoples’ opinion to their advantage. What are opinions anyway? They are viewpoints on various matters of interest that are rarely supported by indisputable facts. Many of us have felt strongly about opinions not backed by solid evidence. People with rigid opinions who are loyal followers of politicians espousing their way of thinking are virtually blind to facts that may partially or wholly invalidate their positions. Polarization and conflict between factions result because of this divide. Humility and open-mindedness would enable…
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Two local residents complete studies at College of William & Mary

Two local students recent graduated from the College of William & Mary during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. Rachel Sowder of Quinton was awarded a Juris Doctor for the completion of her studies. Victoria Morales of New Kent earned a Bachelor of Arts degree for completing her studies.

Students exceed quality point average to make Dean’s List at College of William & Mary

Five local students were recognized by the College of William & Mary for making the Dean’s List during the Spring 2022 semester. Joey Houska and Todd Reynolds, both of Lanexa, Abbey Coutu of Barhamsville, Ellie Ferrell of New Kent, and Aug Gilbride of Providence Forge, were recognized for their academic honors. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time, take at least 12 credit hours, and accumulate a quality point average of 3.6 or higher.