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Letter to the Editor: Disappointed no bands appeared in Providence Forge parade

Wow! There were 99 units in the Christmas parade at Providence Forge on Sunday, Dec. 13. But there were no bands. What’s a parade without a band? Last year, Charles City sent their band and they were invited this year but did not respond. The parade was an hour late starting, but the logistics of lining up 99 units is mindboggling. They had to park them on the highway as spectators lined both sides of the highway and were excitedly patient. There were so many antique cars, motorcycles, horseback riders, elves, walking scouts, floats, large trucks, Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees,…
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Letter to the Editor: Water-ski ordinance should remain untouched

I would like to bring the upcoming hearing concerning water-skiing on Chickahominy Lake to the attention of New Kent residents. Two county residents have been repeatedly lobbying for the county’s board of supervisors to repeal the ban on water-skiing in the lake. This is a bad idea and the regulation should remain for several reasons. First, there are the recreational opportunities. Chickahominy Lake is currently an area where it is still safe to kayak, canoe, and operate smaller water craft because of this regulation. People come from all-around the state to avail themselves of the access and relative safety that…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks New Kent rescue workers for assistance

I would like to thank [New Kent] Fire Stations 1 and 3 for their help on Nov. 11 when my brother, Michael Ballard, had a heart attack and died. The firefighters were wonderful and so helpful. I would like to thank Deputy David Teagle for his assistance during this period of time. He stayed with me and guided me through this process. Such a time is so stressful. It is hard to think, and having such fine people come to my aid helped more than words can say. I just want to thank them for their time, training, and patience…
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Cool Christmas in Charles City

Taking oaths in Charles City

Kip Kephart citizenship award winners

Project Sticker Shock

Armful of awards

An outdoor Christmas celebration