Barneschristian promoted by Army National Guard

Lance Barneschristian, a native of New Kent, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Army National Guard on Mar. 11. Barneschristian is assigned to the 1156th Engineer Company in New York. His promotion is based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and developmental potential.

Highsmith initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society

Erin Highsmith, a native of Quinton, was initiated into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society at Virginia Wesleyan University this past April. Students initiated into the organization must be at least sophomores in college, rank in the top 35 percent of their class, and demonstrate leadership experiences based off one of the five pillars of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service.

Donation as part of National Nurses Week

Garner initiated into Gold Key Honor Society

Cecilia Garner, a native of New Kent, was named to the Gold Key Honor Society at Walden University. Membership into the society is based on academic performance and by invitation only to the top 15 percent of top-performing graduate and doctoral students. Students must also have a grade-point average of 4.0. Garner is also a member of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society and National Society of Leadership and Success.

Behind the scenes recognition

Charles City County Public Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’

Action of Wilson’s Wharf reenactment takes place June 4-5

The annual Civil War reenactment at Fort Pocahontas will take place on June 4-5 in Charles City. Celebrating the 158th anniversary of the Action of Wilson’s Wharf, the grounds will have live history and battle reenactments from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 4 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 5, located at 13150 Sturgeon Point Road, Charles City. Other activities planned include self-guided tours of the fort and camps and selling of reproductions of Civil War-era merchandise and clothing. Cost is $10/adult and $8/per student with discounts for groups of ten or more.

Jones commissioned as second lieutenant into United States Army

Ryan Jones, a resident of Quinton, was among 77 cadets commissioned as a second lieutenant during his graduation ceremony from the University of North Georgia. Jones earned a degree in Strategic and Security Studies. He was commissioned by the United States Army in the Infantry division.

Master Governmental Treasurer

Donation to New Kent Jr. Woman’s Club