News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 1, 2026
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New Kent High School Class of 2015 Scholarships and Awards
James Douglas Alexander- Emory & Henry College Academic, Emory & Henry College Theatre, Virginia Thespian Theatre Education. Alec Lee Bailey- GRASP Inc. Last Dollar, James Tunstall Scholarship from Emmaus Baptist. Conner Owen Barney- Beat the Heat Richmond Firefighters, National Association of Women in Construction. Joshua Alan Bell- Liberty University. Robert Michael Best- Louise Miller Clopton & William Boyd Clopton Memorial, New Kent Chamber of Commerce. Tracey Lea Burruss– Chris Clark Memorial, New Kent High School PTSO. David Zachary Bushhouse- Louise Miller Clopton & William Boyd Clopton Memorial, New Kent Educational Foundation. Koltyn Montgomery Caricofe- Colonial Agricultural Education Foundation Inc. Roger…
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New Kent High School Class of 2015
Sara Melinda Ackermann Candida Brianna Acosta Arkia Dominique Adams William Cody Adams Malachi Warwassa Adkins III Rianne Jennett Alter Katelyn Chevelle Anderson* James Douglas Austin Jonathon Richard Back Alec Lee Bailey Austin Drew Barnett Conner Owen Barney* Madison Dawn Beasley Jeffrey Robert Behney Jr. Joshua Alan Bell* Thomas Jacob Benson* Robert Michael Best* Cole Elijah Beukema Josie Sofia Vibans Robert William Black Madison Elizabeth Blythe Patrick Evan Boyd Gabrielle Aziza Britton Michael Clifton Brockwell Cody Glen Brown Afton Marie Bruce Alexis Danielle Buie Tracey Lea Burrus* Jasmine Lee Burt Colleen Elizabeth Buscarino Marisa Nycole Bush David Zachary Bushhouse* Saint Christopher…
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New Kent High School Class of 2015 Valedictorian- Robin Thady
Robin Grace Thady posted a grade-point average of 4.4867 as valedictorian for New Kent High School’s Class of 2015. She was a member of BETA and was a founding member and creator of Chesapeake Bay’s Governor School’s first yearbook. Robin will be attending the College of William & Mary and purse her studies in the field of science. She is the daughter of Steven and Debbie Thady.
New Kent High School Class of 2015 Salutatorian- David Bushhouse
David Zachary Bushhouse is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2015 with a grade-point average of 4.4767. He was a member of the theater club, quiz bowl team, and has also served as public address announcer for New Kent High School’s baseball games. David plans to attend Hampden-Sydney College to pursue a degree and double-major in biology and English. He is the son of Steven and Jennifer Bushhouse.
Enjoy the moment, impact the future New Kent Class of 2015 instructed
Members of New Kent High School’s Class of 2015 received multiple messages encouraging them to enjoy the present and make an impact in the future during June 12 commencement ceremonies at VCU’s Siegel Center in Richmond. With a near capacity crowd, 235 graduates were recognized for getting to the epic milestone in their life. Superintendent of schools David Myers lightened up the crowd pulling out a giant red pencil, a tribute to the legendary “pencil story” that had been given by former superintendent of schools Rick Richardson. The move drew laughter from all in attendance, but also allowed Myers to…
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Jones-Blocker transforms Charles City experiences into singing career relaunch
In certain situations, it may take time for a person to discover and develop a special talent. For one former Charles City resident, patience and perseverance has translated into a success music career. Lisa Jones-Blocker blossomed from a young age into a 51-year old mainstream performer. The result of hard work has translated into 700 recorded and written songs. After moving from New Jersey at a young age to escape hardships and struggles, Jones-Blocker moved to Charles City with relatives. Often reserved, she kept to herself while taking in her surroundings from the city life to the country. Spending nearly…
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CC sheriff, NK court clerk races highlight bids for November election
A four-way race in Charles City for county sheriff and a three-way tangle for clerk of the Circuit Court in New Kent highlight local races for the November 2015 election. Other races are also shaping up as candidates scrambled to beat Tuesday’s filing deadline. In Charles City, four names have been certified to run for county sheriff. Current sheriff Javier Smith will look to seek re-election. But Alan Jones Sr., Vance Richards, and Ed Branch will challenge him in what may be the most competitive race in the county. In another contested race in Charles City, two of the county’s…
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Burrell chooses not to seek 7th term to New Kent board of supervisors
James “Jimmy” Burrell, the District 3 supervisor of New Kent County, has announced that he will not seek re-election and will end his tenure on the county’s board of supervisors at the conclusion of the year. Burrell will have served 24 consecutive years on the board upon the conclusion of his current term. “I felt it was time to move on,” said the 76-year old representative. “I believe that New Kent is in good hands with whoever is elected to represent District 3, as well as those who will serve on the board in years to come.” Burrell begin his…
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New Kent supervisors table decision on Bottoms Bridge Overlay District
A proposed set of regulations aimed at governing the appearance of development along the main arterial highways (New Kent Highway and Pocahontas Trail) in the Bottoms Bridge area of New Kent has been tabled for a vote by county supervisors. Monday evening’s decision after a public hearing comes as no surprise as the discussion on the overlay district to bring aesthetic and visual character to the land, public health, safety, and welfare has been discussed since last August. Community development director Matthew Smolnik presented a brief summary of the proposal, with a few minor changes to language. Among one of…
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New Jersey man accepts plea deal to cocaine possession in New Kent Circuit Court
In what New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory deemed as an unusual case, a New Jersey man accepted a plea deal in Monday morning New Kent Circuit Court proceedings for possession of cocaine, despite not being in Virginia at the time of the offense. Alfonzo Williams Jr. 38, of the 200 block of Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, entered an Alford Plea of guilty to an amended charge of possession of cocaine (originally distribution of cocaine). The Alford Plea indicates that while Williams maintains his innocence, evidence in the case would be enough to find him guilty of the offense. In…
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