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.

Inaugural meeting of New Kent’s Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution

Warlick named to Dean’s List at University of Alabama

J.B. Warlick, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the list, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Iditarod book donated by New Kent Women’s Club

Three locals earn Dean’s List accolades at Bridgewater College

Three local students were named to the Dean’s List at Bridgewater College for the Spring 2025 semester. McKenna Mueller and Luke Tomajczyk, both of Providence Forge, and Waverly Marshall of New Kent were recognized for their academic achievements. To be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Ashley named to President’s List at Shenandoah University

William Ashley, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the President’s List at Shenandoah University for the Spring 2025 semester. To be recognized with the accolade, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.