Summer ‘Grab-and-Go’ meals for children available in New Kent beginning June 21

“Grab-and-Go” meals will be available during the Summer for all children age 18 and under in New Kent County. Beginning June 21, Grab-and-Go meals will be available for pick-up on Thursdays. Distributions will be held at New Kent Middle School from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and at George Watkins Elementary School from 3-5 p.m. Meals are pre-packaged and most can be eaten cold or reheated. Deliveries will be available on Wednesdays and accommodations can be made to pick up meals on another day by contacting Leslie Smith at 966-8508 or at lsmith@nkcps.k12.va.us.

Editorial: Preparation is the best tool to keep us all safe and sane

Preparation is the best tool to keep us all safe and sane. The world is unpredictable with diseases, weather events, terrorism (both domestic and abroad), and the zombie apocalypse (which is listed on the Center of Disease and Control’s website for some strange reason). The thing we must do is prepare. Grocery stores will have what you need. We need to sock up and then do it again. Do not wait until it is too late. We have seen the scares in the past year. Preparation is the name of the game. Stock up on canned goods, water, flashlights, first…
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Local church holds drive-thru distribution for hurricane, COVID-19 preparedness

Second Elam Baptist Church in New Kent held a drive-thru distribution for Hurricane/COVID-19 preparedness on May 22. Through donations from a number of organizations, bags with safety items were handed out to several people. COVID-19 shots were also given onsite as well as lunches, nonperishable food items, and door prizes.

Brooks named to Shenandoah University’s President’s List

New Kent resident James Brooks was named to the President’s List at Shenandoah University for the Spring 2021 semester. In order to accumulate the honor, a student must obtain a grade-point average of 3.90 or better while taking at least 12 credit hours in coursework.

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Locals recognized for academic honors by James Madison University

Several local students were recognized for their academic achievement at James Madison University for the Spring 2021 semester. Marisa Turner of New Kent was named to the President’s List. In order to be recognized for the accomplishment, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.9 or better while taking at least 12 credit hours. Fifteen others were recognized on James Madison University’s Dean’s List. In order to make that list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Honorees are Larsen Stewart, Jacob Mattson, Camden Key, and Jada Cotman,…
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Resilient, resourceful Charles City High School Class of 2021 celebrates milestone

The message from several speakers at Charles City High School’s graduation Saturday morning echoed the same pathway; resilience, relentlessness, and resourcefulness. Forty-two graduates of the Class of 2021 were recognized during commencement ceremonies at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. After a welcome by Senior Kiana Ghee, Class Salutatorian Delaney Narron thanked her family, classmates, and friends for support before delivering her message. “This year was rough, and we missed out on several events,” she said. “We had no homecoming, no prom, and we sat behind a screen for most of the year. “But this year, we have had a lot…
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Charles City High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian- Alexis Williams

Alexis Williams posted a grade-point average of 4.2 as valedictorian for Charles City High School’s Class of 2021. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, FBLA, Principal’s Council, Delta GEMS, principal’s list, perfect attendance list, Charles City High School Marching Band, girls’ volleyball team, girls’ basketball team, girls’ indoor and outdoor track and field team, Scholastic Bowl team, first state champion in a sport since 2000, and serves as the class president. Alexis will be attending Howard University where she plans to student sports and health sciences. She is the daughter of LaTonya Williams.

Charles City High School Class of 2021 Salutatorian- Delaney Narron

Delaney Narron is salutatorian of Charles City High School’s Class of 2021 with a grade-point average of 4.14. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Principal’s Council, Charles City High School Marching Panthers Band, and was captain of the Scholastic Bowl team, leading them to the school’s first regional championship in any activity since 2013. Delaney plans to attend Mary Baldwin University and pursue a degree in criminology. She is the daughter of Candace and Raymond Narron.

Charles City High School Scholarships and Awards 2021

Cameron Banks- GRASP Last Dollar, Joseph Henry Jones Sr. and Vernell W. Jones, VSU Presidential, Class of 1967 Janet C. Crawley, The 1963 Class of Ruthville High School, Ruthville High School Alumni Association, W.O. Whitehead Memorial. Keondre Barnes- Methodist University Academic. Brianna Charity- Sheriff Javier Smith Memorial. Kameron Johnson- 74th District. Thomas Ortman- ECMC College Night. Abigail Peterson- Sheriff Javier Smith Memorial, Joseph Henry Jones Sr. and Vernell W. Jones. Keenan Stewart- Full Scholarship to College of William and Mary. Alexis Williams- The Henrico Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Main, The Henrico Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma…
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