The check presentation ceremony for the 14th annual King of the Wing contest will take place at the Coral Reef Academy’s St. Thomas facility at 12:00 PM on Thursday, Sept. 25. Alpine and White Bay Group, organizers of the event, will reveal the donation amount from this year’s event, which took place on June 14.

The King of the Wing contest is an annual chicken wing cook-off held at Magens Bay Beach. Special guests – rapper, producer, Lupe Fiasco personally performed live for the crowd! Joining our judges’ panel this year were chef and owner of the pop-up restaurant called Melnificent Wingz, Melissa Cottingham, the “Crucian Foodie” Anquanette Gaspard, Chef Brady Sweet, Benjamin Kraft, and former KOW winners, Chef Julius Jackson and Hooman Pedram. 36 teams, consisting of top local restaurants, businesses, organizations, and chicken wing enthusiasts, prepared an impressive variety of delicious wings to raise money for a great cause! The contest was audited by Deloitte, and this year’s winner, in the Non-restaurant Division, was the “DM Hospitality,” and “STJ Speakeasy” won best Overall Wing and the Restaurant Division.

In addition to being the island’s most anticipated, family-friendly culinary and community event, King of the Wing serves as a crucial fundraising platform for local charities. All proceeds from this year’s event were donated to the Coral Reef Academy (CRA), a 501(c)3 organization. CRA provides educational opportunities for children with autism and other developmental challenges in the US Virgin Islands.

“King of the Wing highlights and celebrates the culinary culture of the Virgin Islands community. We enjoy organizing an event that continues to increase its charitable impact every year,” said Vernon Araujo, Events Coordinator for KOW 2025. He continued, “Our chosen charitable beneficiary receives 100% of the profits from KOW.

Starting in 2010, King of the Wing has now raised over $922,682 for local non-profits over the years. KOW 2025 exceeded expectations with thousands of people in attendance, 36 participating teams, and over $100,000 raised for the Coral Reef Academy! Should you have any questions, please call Vernon Araujo at 340-714-2020, email kingofthewingvi@gmail.com, or visit www.kowvi.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. To find out more about the Coral Reef Academy, visit their website at https://coralreefacademyusvi.org/. We hope that you can attend this special ceremony and help us support this cause through media coverage.

Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Sidney Edwin Arthurton on Aug. 31, 2025 at the age of 95 at Schneider Regional Medical Center. 

He is survived by: 

Wife, Dr. Migdalia Cruz-Arthurton

Sons, Sidney Leslie Clifford Arthurton, Andrew Charles Arthurton, Sr., Garry Brandy, Sr., Nigel Brandy

Step-Son, Trevour Blanchette

Daughters, Marguerite Ena Arthurton, Brigitte Antoinette Arthurton, Michelle Elinor Arthurton, Dr. Natasha Rosemary Arthurton, Felicia Marsham, Patricia Matthew

Step-Daughter, Paulette Osborne Blanchette

Brothers, James Scarborough, George Arthurton

Sisters, Joan Jones, Marie Lowe

Sisters-in-law, Althea Scarborough, Ana Cruz Hernández

Brother-in-law, Gordon Lowe

Daughters-in-law, Merrylinda Brandy, Rose Richards-Brandy

Grandchildren, Foluke Arthurton, Dr. Lena Leah Arthurton-Kassab, Edward Arthurton-Robinson, Elle Vivica Arthurton-Robinson, Sidney Leslie Arthurton, Leanda Arthurton, Andrew Charles Arthurton, Jr., Charnell Arthurton

Illyana Lewis, Lluvy Lewis, Garry Edwin Brandy, Jr., Keziah Denise Augustin, Joshia Andrew Brandy, Elesha Rey Vidal, Kayden Arthurton, Camille Arthurton, Crystal D. Brandy, Antonio T. Brandy, Anastasia Marsham, Adeola Marsham, Jonathan Marsham, Josiah Marsham

Great Grandchildren, Jahniya K. Brandy, Carly P. Brandy, Madisyn R. Brandy, Jordan M. Augustin, Kyree J. Augustin, Kayleigh S. Augustin, Sarai C. Vidal, Dinah S. Vidal, Grace A. Vidal, A’Bajahni Marsham, Kailani Marsham, Latara Marsham, Pharoah Arthurton

Grand-Daughter-in-Law, Candice N. Brandy

Grand-Son-in-Law, José Vidal

Nephews, Michael Jones, Ian Jones, Nigel Lowe, Stephen Lowe, Noel Arthurton, Jr., Vincent Arthurton, Ralph Arthurton, Mervin Arthurton, Robert Arthurton, Brian Arthurton, Kenrick Arthurton, Mikeal Arthurton, Jodi Arthurton

Nieces, Jalisa Scarborough, Christine Jones, Audrey E. Arthurton, Lynette Arthurton, Avril Arthurton, Andrea Arthurton, Denise J. Arthurton, Jennifer Arthurton

Cousins, Sonja Arthurton-Osborne, Dawne Poujade, Edmond (Chip) Karney Richardson Osborne

Special Cousin, Rodney Arthurton

Special Friends, Mary L. Harley, April Munroe-Phillips, Bernard Phillips, Silvia R. Campbell, Fuller Campbell, Myrna Van Beverhoudt, Jerry Van Beverhoudt, Nancy Christie, Michael Christie, and Marina Salem

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend viewing on Monday, Sept. 15 at Celestial Chapel of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church at 10 a.m. 

Interment – Eastern Cemetery. 

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online condolences or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com