New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | June 21, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Appalled by the amount of trash on Route 155 in Charles City

As a resident of Charles City County for 45 years, I have paid many taxes for which I do not receive any services. I think the trash on Route 155 and many other roads is deplorable. VDOT (Virginia’s Department of Transportation) just chops it up when cutting. I notice that Route 5 is clean and other county residents should be shown the same respect. It has gotten worse lately, so whoever is responsible for picking up litter should be held accountable. I have personally volunteered my time to pick up trash on my road for the last 30-plus years. Surely…
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  • Richard named to ODU’s Dean’s List

    Sydney Richard, Charles City High School’s Class of 2016 valedictorian, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2018 Spring semester at Old Dominion University. In order to earn the achievement, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and accumulate a grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

  • Barhamsville residents raise concerns for tactical facility

    A projected area of potential impact from a proposed tactical facility in Barhamsville is highlighted as a part of Tuesday night’s presentation.

    Concerns over a proposed tactical training facility in Barhamsville has sparked a battle between the developer and residents of the area. After more than 100 residents from the area located in eastern New Kent appeared before the county’s planning commission Monday night, the group reconvened Tuesday night at Gauthier Vineyards. The message was clear: “No combat ranges in New Kent.” With a group of opponents wearing bright orange shirts at the meeting, the issue of a proposed tactical training facility by the Curtis Security Group appeared before commissioners last month. Barhamsville residents responded, sounding off through social media and at…
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  • Editorial: It’s okay to ask for help

    It’s okay to ask for help. Unfortunately, people tend not to do so. Asking for assistance has been a troublesome issue for several years. Some people refuse help because they are too prideful. Others refuse it because they believe they can complete a task on their own. In a lot of cases, people don’t understand that help is to motivate and push your forward in a positive direction, not backwards. One of the more common needs for help is dealing with issues surrounding beating addictions. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, or video games, what starts off as a way…
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  • Loftin named to Hampden-Sydney’s Dean’s List

    Trevon Loftin, a Lanexa native and student at Hampden-Sydney College, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2017-18. In order to earn the distinction, a student must achieve a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher for the semester.

Featured News

  • Jeremey Faulkenau of the Virginia Department of Forestry was the guest speaker at New Kent’s Rotary Club meeting on June 15. He spoke about the mission and goals of VDOF.
  • A projected area of potential impact from a proposed tactical facility in Barhamsville is highlighted as a part of Tuesday night’s presentation.
  • Colin Pierce crosses the finish line ahead of the New Kent Trojan in the 5K run at the first annual “Strides for Schools” event held June 9 at Brickshire. Sponsored by the New Kent’s Educational Foundation, the event raised money to assist with the growing needs of the school system. Jack Swynford emerged as the winner of the one-mile fun run.
  • Wreckage of the plane remains in the wood line on Airport Road in New Kent.Virginia State Police photo
  • Students of New Kent Elementary and New Kent Middle School Beta Clubs participated in the national convention in Savannah, Georgia. Several students were recognized for their success, earning accolades in a number of categories. Above, fourth grader Rylan Horne earned a second-place finish in the social studies category. Other winners and recognitions were fourth grader Camden Nogueras (eighth place, math), fifth grader Jillian Wilson (ninth place, science), the seventh and eighth grade team of Charlotte Verdu, Emma McCoy, and Liz Segreto (seventh place, advertising design), the seventh and eighth grade team of Serra Swartout, Sadie Call, Abby Powers, Hailee Roberts, and Maggie Duncan (seventh, Rapid Response Team), and seventh grader Abby Powers (National Leadership Student Representative).
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  • Gentlemen and young ladies of New Kent High School’s Class of 2018 gaze over the crowd after marching into the Siegel Center to begin commencement ceremonies Friday night.Andre' Jones photos
  • Bridging Communities and New Kent High School junior B.J. Leader (right) shows excited New Kent Elementary School first grader Julia Putze how to operate her new computer as part of the Virginia STAR event Wednesday afternoon. Each year, the event sponsors the refurbishment of computers to distribute to families throughout the region to assist students with completing school assignments at home. Refurbishments are completed by Bridging Communities students.Robb Johnson photo
  • New Kent High School upcoming graduates Savanna Holley (above, right) and Haley Holland (below, left) are recipients of the 2018 Jenna Grace King Memorial Scholarship. Presented by Proclaiming Grace Outreach, the $1,000 scholarships are established in memory of Jenna Grace King and the result of the organization’s outreach program. Pictured with the recipients is Proclaiming Grace Outreach representative Melanie King.