News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | December 20, 2025
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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.
Bonsky graduates from York College of Pennsylvania
Taryn Bonsky, a resident of New Kent, recently completed her studies at York College of Pennsylvania. Bonsky graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree as part of May 2025 commencement ceremonies.
Letter to the Editor: Says Charles City County leadership is financially irresponsible
Four months after the state deadline, the audit of Charles City’s finances was finally completed. The audit reported material “weaknesses in internal controls,” resulting in a “reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected.” The last delay was a $231,341 cash discrepancy, which the auditor never could sort out. While the county’s dismal record-keeping casts all figures into doubt, the audit indicates that Charles City spent $30.2 million in 2024 on a budget of $24 million, which is 25 percent over budget. It is actually worse than that. The county expected…
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Stewart elected at PlanRVA chairwoman
Jordan Stewart, New Kent’s Board of Supervisors District 5 representative, has been elected as the new chairwoman for PlanRVA. Formerly known as the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, PlanRVA encompasses nine localities and acts as a planning agency and provider of essential services to the region. The organization works to convene community representatives and build relationships that strengthen capacity across the region. “I’m looking forward to serving both my community and the region in this new role and am anticipating a great year ahead,” Stewart said in a press release.
