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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

  Owen Aubrey Agee Kimberly Nicole Allen Kaylee Renee Anderson Kenneth James Anderson Thomas Jonathan Andreas Jr Aubrey Hazel Archuleta Jordan Ari Norae Austin Adam Garrett Ayala Graycie Rose Babb Tiffany Amerie Baca-Darden Deven Michael Bailey Brandon Lamont Banks Jr Noah Matthew Bates Kaylee Grace Beamon Lillian Constance Beasley Joseph Keegan Beck Tanner James Bender Aidyn Sabastian Blair Caleb Major Blankenship Emma Paris Blankinship Delani Faith Bliss Lane Gregory Boyette Sage Lauren Brocious Destiny Cheyenne Brockwell Amarrion Lloyd Brown Rickie Wray James Bruzzese Scott Joseph Bryan Kayla Shanice Bullard Max Otto Burmeister Canyah Monae Byrd Lyric Denise Cain Madelynn Violet Call…
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• New Kent High School Class of 2026 scholarships and awards

  Kimberly Nicole Allen– Shore to Shore LaSertoma Scholarship; New Kent Community Development Scholarship; NAACP Aretha Woodson Memorial Scholarship; Providence Forge Ruritan Club E. David Ringley Memorial Scholarship; Timothy Michael Gray Memorial Scholarship. Graycie Rose Babb– Rappahannock Community College-The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund; Rappahannock Community College Logan Bozeman Memorial Scholarship; Suicide Prevention Awareness Scholarship. Deven Michael Bailey– Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Scholarship Grant; Shore to Shore LaSertoma Scholarship. Joseph Keegan Beck– Rappahannock Community College-The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund. Madelynn Violet Call– New Kent Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Scholarship; Providence Forge Ruritan Club John McLaughlin Memorial…
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