Letter to the Editor: Tells local officials not to support Iran deal

This is an open letter to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Congressman Dave Brat: Please, I beg of you do not support the Iran nuclear deal. Iran has been instrumental in the deaths of many of our military. They are behind the support of the terrorism in the world. They pledge the destruction of Israel and death to America. They are holding Americans hostage. We get nothing out of this but maybe 10, 15 years before they go nuclear (assuming they even observe the agreement). Where is the loyalty to “We the People?” Sixty to seventy percent of…
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Charles City’s 99th annual county fair

Remembering Sept. 11 in New Kent

Heritage Public Library celebrates National Library Card month

Heritage Public Library is promoting September as “Library Card Sign-up month.” The library joins in with the American Library Association and other public libraries nationwide to promote the event. Studies show that children who use the library perform better in school. Heritage Public Library has a variety of programs to associate with reading. Programs include tutoring, story times, STEAM oriented workshops, Paws to Read, and teen programming. Additional programs such as online homework help and a book discussion group for adults are also available. The library will have giveaways for new patrons who sign up for the library. Prizes include…
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Chickahominy Tribe celebrates with 64th annual pow-wow Sept. 26-27

The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 64th annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-wow on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at 1 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers, and cultural demonstrations. United States Armed Forces Veterans will…
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Charles City High School JROTC presents colors at Washington Redskins game

Charles City County High School’s Army JROTC “Panther” Battalion once again received the pleasure of presenting the national colors during pre-game ceremonies at FEDEX Field in Landover, MD, as part of the Washington Redskins versus Detroit Lions preseason NFL contest. The Washington Redskins organization granted the opportunity for the Charles City JROTC during the Aug. 20 preseason game in front of 80,000 spectators. Started as a tradition in 1997, this is the sixth time the organization has posted colors for the Washington Redskins. Charles City High School’s JROTC is the only unit to ever receive this honor. Cadets participating this…
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Fary scholarships awarded to two Quinton residents

Julia Charis Kinder, a recent graduate of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, and Halie Marisa Maass, a graduating member of New Kent High School’s class of 2015, are recipients of the Thomas Peterson and Alvin Jenettie Roane Fary Memorial Scholarship fund. Each young lady has been awarded a four-year, $24,000 scholarship through the fund. The scholarship is available to students from 16 counties in eastern Virginia. Halie is currently attending Old Dominion University in Norfolk. She is the daughter of Laura Luck and Bruce Maass Jr. and currently resides in Quinton. Julia will continue her studies at Randolph-Macon College in…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks New Kent for support of fall drama production

I would like to thank the New Kent community for their support of the New Kent High School Trojan Theatre’s efforts thus far to fund our fall production of Les Miserables. We appreciate how so many came out to our yard sales, car washes, and bake sales! We are well on our way to our goal to fund the show and send at least 10 students to Kent, Dover, England, but there is much more work to be done! If you have questions about the production or wish to offer support, please contact myself, Mrs. Kathryn Carter, producer at kathrynjesscarter@gmail.com…
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Bortnick, Sikes to headline Arts Alive Sept. 19

Ethan Bortnick, a 14-year old musician and philanthropist, and Mary Montague Sikes, a writer and author, will be present at the Robinson-Olsson Civic Auditorium in West Point as part of the Arts Alive series on Sept. 19. Bortnick is recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest solo musician to headline his own concert tour. He has also appeared on a number of popular television shows and channels including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Disney Channel, Oprah, and Good Morning America. He has many performances that have appeared on public television and has raised over $40 million for…
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Program to offer free vision and hearing screenings for pre-K and daycare facilities

MEDARVA Healthcare has announced the launching of a mobile vision and hearing program to promote kindergarten readiness in the greater Richmond area. MEDARVA Pre-K vision and hearing screening will provide free state-of-the-art screenings to children who are getting ready to enter kindergarten. The program will offer comprehensive vision and hearing screenings to area preschools and daycares five days a week. New Kent County daycares and preschool classes are available for this service. Preschools and daycares can schedule free screenings by contacting Nallibe Mehfoud-Ward, director of MEDARVA Pre-K Vision and Hearing Screening program, by emailing pre-k@medarva.com or call 804-545-0294.