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• New Kent Sheriff’s Office seeking information in overnight Memorial Day larcenies

  New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance to provide information stemming from overnight larcenies and attempted grand theft auto. According to authorities, in the early morning hours of May 25 in the neighborhoods of Kentwood Farms, Greenwood Farms, and the Rochambeau subdivisions, suspects attempted to break into several vehicles, tampering with them and attempting to steal items inside. When some victims confronted the individuals attempting to commit the crimes, the suspects shot in the direction of the victims, with at least one vehicle, a black 2010 Lincoln MKT SUV, being stolen from the site. There were no…
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• Man dies after falling off boat at Diascund Reservoir in New Kent

  A man has died after falling off a boat at the Diascund Reservoir in New Kent. According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and New Kent Sheriff’s Office, Dalton B. Dunlap, 31, was pronounced deceased after his body was recovered from the water on May 23. According to an investigative report, a call was received at 3:45 p.m. for help of an individual falling off a boat and into the water. The victim did not resurface. Dunlap was apparently fishing when he fell overboard. Dunlap was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. Alcohol is…
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• New Kent High School’s Class of 2026 instructed to take reins of their own future

  

  New Kent High School’s Class of 2026 is kicking off the next phase of life with plans to work harder and encouraged to live their own life. That was the message delivered to 245 graduates during the May 21 commencement ceremony at the Henrico Sports Complex in front of family and supporters. Senior Class President Adam Ayala spoke about the support they received throughout the years. “Tonight, is much more than a formal ceremony,” he began. “It’s a celebration of growth, unforgettable memories, and the journey that has brought us to this moment. “Your support has made a difference in…
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• New Kent High School’s Class of 2026 Valedictorian- Lily Newman

  

  Lily Newman posted a grade-point average of 4.6519 as valedictorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2026. She is a member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club, and National Technical Honor Society. Lily will be attending Old Dominion University where she plans to double major in Computer Science and Cyber Security. She is the daughter of Michael and Amy Newman.

• New Kent High School’s Class of 2026 Salutatorian- Sophia Ward

  

  Sophia Ward is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2026 with a grade-point average of 4.59. She is a member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club, NAACP, the Senior Representative to the PTSO, President of the Peter Club, and the Debate Club. Sophia will be attending the University of Virginia and plans to major in Neuroscience in her quest to become a neurosurgeon. She is the daughter of Billy and Stephanie Ward.

• New Kent High School Class of 2026

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