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• West Point scores first 21 points of contest as they dispose of Charles City’s Panthers

  

  Sometimes there are lessons that are bigger than the game of basketball. That was the message Charles City Panthers Head Coach De’Quantae Mason sent to his players during a Jan. 14 contest against the visiting West Point Pointers. Benching four of his normal starters for personal reasons, West Point took full advantage as they toppled Charles City 70-31 in the Tidewater District contest. Charles City had no answer for West Point’s shooting from behind the arc. The visitors drained their first three buckets from behind the arc, with Andrew Sellers draining two of them. And from there, the points continued…
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• Long layoff factors into Charles City Lady Panthers’ 36-18 loss to rival West Point

  

  In the battle of the top two girls’ basketball teams in the Tidewater District, Charles City’s Lady Panters welcomed the visiting West Point Lady Pointers in a Jan. 14 match-up. But not being able to play competition in 11 days proved to be a downfall for the hosting Lady Panthers. West Point jumped out to a 9-2 lead and never looked back as they coasted to a 36-18 victory over Charles City, snapping the Lady Panthers three-game winning streak. After the aforementioned run, Charles City was able to chip into the lead. Trailing 10-6, Lady Panther Jaela Smith drained a…
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• Leadership roles announced for Charles City, New Kent Board of Supervisors

  Local governing bodies have named their leadership roles for the 2025 calendar year. In Charles City, District 3 representative Byron Adkins Sr. was reappointed as chairman for Charles City’s Board of Supervisors. District 1 representative Ryan Patterson was appointed as vice chairman. In New Kent, District 1 leader Thomas Evelyn will serve another year as chairman on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. District 4 leader Ron Stiers was selected as vice-chairman for a second consecutive year.

• Southern New Hampshire University recognizes four local students for grades

  Four local residents were recognized for their academic achievements by Southern New Hampshire University. Casandra Nardo, Donald Warren, and Glen Zabriskie, all of Quinton, were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. To earn the recognition, a student must be taking at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher. Kyle McCuistion of Providence Forge was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall term. To earn the honor, a student must be taking at least 12 credits and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5.

• Townsend completes studies at Fort Hays State University

  A Quinton resident has earned their undergraduate degree from Fort Hays State University. William Townsend was recognized during Fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13-14 at the University. Townsend earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.

• RCC recognize New Kent residents’ academic success

  Rappahannock Community College has announced students who acclaimed high academic success for the Fall 2024 semester that reside in New Kent County. Lillie Gearheart, Matthew Luck, and Daniel Meyer reached the highest achievement with their recognition to the Board’s Honor List. Students on the Board’s Honor List earned a grade-point average of 3.8 higher or better. Students named to the Dean’s Honor List (3.5 or higher) were Joseph Briscoe, Karly Cornelius, Nathaniel Henshaw, Berkleigh Newcome, Katherine Payne, and Caleb Rollson. Named to the Honors List (3.2 or higher) were Ian Durkee, Tabitha Gill, and Bryan Lynch.