Four named to President’s List at James Madison University

Four local students were named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2026 semester. Olivia Brightwell and Evelyn Batkins, both of Quinton, Daniella Flowers of New Kent, and Akira Hicks of Lanexa were recognized by the university for their academic accolades. To be named to the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

New Kent’s DMV Select announces new operating hours

New Kent’s DMV Select will have new operational hours beginning during the next fiscal year. Beginning on Wednesday, July 1, the new hours will be 8 a.m.-12 p.m., and 1-4 p.m. The DMV Select office is located in the New Kent County Administration Building and handles transactions including vehicle titles and registrations, license plates, permits, and transcript requests.

LaSertoma Technical and Career scholarship

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma awards

Ross recognized on Dean’s List at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Katie Ross, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s List at Milwaukee’s School of Engineering for the Spring 2026 semester. To be recognized with the accolade, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.2 or higher.

Eleven recognized on Dean’s List at James Madison University

Eleven students from our coverage area were named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2026 semester. Madison Britton, Cody Christman, Evelyn Davenport, Hannah Johnson, and Campbell Proffitt, all of Providence Forge, Tyrell Bassett and Brianna Rhoades, both of Quinton, Kendall Hicks and Hunter Meadows, both of Lanexa, Charles Beattie of Charles City, and Norah Murray of New Kent were recognized for their academic accolades. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time and obtain a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Several local residents earn degrees from James Madison University

Several local residents were among many who graduated from James Madison University as part of Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Four students were recognized as honor graduates by the university. Brianna Bartlett of Quinton graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Ellie Gray of Providence Forge graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Daniella Flowers graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and Akira Hicks of Lanexa graduated Cum Lauda with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Other graduates include Andrea Sorenson of Quinton, who graduated…
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Two recognized on Dean’s List at Radford University

Two local students have been recognized for their academic excellence at Radford University for the Spring 2026 semester. Parker Wood of Quinton, and Hallie Cruise of Providence Forge, were named to the university’s Dean’s List. In order to be receive the accolade, a student must take at least 12 semester hours of coursework and earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Letter to the Editor: Take care of the Little Free Pantry in Quinton

There is something powerful about a community that takes care of its own. In a time when so many are navigating rising costs, unexpected hardship, and daily uncertainty, small acts of kindness are not just appreciated, they are essential. The Little Free Pantry, located at the 3300 block of New Kent Highway at the March Center in Quinton, has not only reopened, but it is a sign of recommitment to compassion, dignity, and shared responsibility. The Little Free Pantry operates with a simple principle: Take what you need, give what you can. It exists to bridge gaps quietly, respectfully, and…
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Six local students named to Dean’s List at College of William and Mary

A half-dozen local students were recognized on the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary for the Spring 2026 semester. Catie Bennett, Trey Christman, Rosemarie Gilbride, and Jillian Wilson, all of Providence Forge, Elizabeth Ross of Lanexa, and Emma Shellman of Charles City, were recognized for their academic accolades. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a quality-point average of 3.6 or better.