Crites inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Breanna Crites, a resident of Lanexa, has been elected to the membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Crites was elected into the branch at Virginia Commonwealth University. Membership is by invitation only and requires nominations and approval by a chapter. To be selected, a person must be in the top 10 percent of the senior class, top 7.5 percent of the junior class, or the top 10 percent as a graduate student.

New Kent High School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2024-25

Grade 9- Khoen Allen, Kierra Allen, Georgia Ancarrow, Amiya Armstead, Peyton Bathurst, Alexis Baugher, Ryleigh Bell, Madeline Bengtson, Jeffrey Bennett Jr., Cadee Bennett, Jacy Bess, Matthew Blakenship, Vincent Bohardt, Curtis Bolan, Austynn Boyd, Ava Brandon, Lauren Bratcher, Mackenzie Brubeck, Kara Burcham, Olivia Burno, Savannah Burrell, Makenna Bursaw, Tenslee Bydrd, Audrey Carlison, Harper Carlyle, Davis Chandler, Constance Cheeseman, Cameron Cline, Nicholas Cortina, Joy Couch, Chloe Coyle, Logan Cramer, Gabriel Crum, Madison DeRose, Dale Dole, Zoe Doucet, Emilee Edwards, Camden Evelyn, Lilth Fearston, Taylar Felts, William Ferrell, Quinn Fiel, Shyiah Figaro, Brooklyn Fleischman, Luke Flippo, Kendall Foley, Liam Fornel, Skyler Freeman, Noelle…
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Success at SkillsUSA state competition

Graced by Grayson

An ‘Eggstravaganza’ hunt at Harrison Park

Donation to New Kent High School athletics

Letter to the Editor: Calls for the resignation of Charles City chairman

Over the four years that Chairman Byron Adkins has been on the Board of Supervisors, Charles City’s fund balanced has dropped from a healthy $10 million to the point that we had to borrow $5 million this summer to pay our bills. Outside auditors cannot complete the audit of the fiscal year that ended nine months ago because the administration under his leadership has not been able to provide information about transactions that occurred last year. From the financial statements that do exit, it is clear that Mr. Adkins’ administration has either ignored our declining financial position or didn’t recognize…
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Bench donated to Promise Land Storehouse

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma offering two $3,000 scholarships

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Club is offering two scholarship grants to graduating students of New Kent High School. A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a New Kent High School Senior pursuing a college education at either a community college or four-year institution. Another $3,000 will be awarded to a New Kent High School senior enrolled in a technical, nursing, or culinary arts field through Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center. To be eligible for the scholarship, a high school senior must reside in New Kent County, and attend New Kent High School, Code RVA, Maggie Walker Governor’s School,…
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Golden girl: Torrence earns trip to Hollywood on American Idol

New Kent native Grayson Torrence is seeing lots of stars, especially in Hollywood. Torrence’s journey to success has landed her a “Golden Ticket” on the hit reality show “American Idol.” The Golden Ticket allows the New Kent native to participate in Hollywood in front of a live audience with an opportunity to be named as the next “American Idol.” The 21-year old gymnastics instructor sang “Fall in Line” by Christina Aguilera during her audition. Judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Carrie Underwood gave her a standing ovation, with Bryan saying that it was her favorite performance of the night. Audiences…
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