Chickahominy Pow-Wow cancelled for second consecutive year

For a second consecutive year, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe in Charles City County will cancel its annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow. “We were hopeful that COVID-10 would be behind us and would not prevent us from hosting this year’s Pow-Wow, but it’s still a very real threat,” said Chickahominy Chief Stephen Adkins in a press release. “In good conscience, we cannot proceed with such a large-scale event that draws people from all over the United States and other countries. “We must remain vigilant as we continue to fight the spread of the virus,” he added. “Protecting the health and safety…
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Heritage Public Library selected as part of Community Webs project

Heritage Public Library has been selected as one of four Virginia libraries to participate in Community Webs. Community Webs is a nationwide project that preserves digital local history in a virtual archive that is available to everyone. “Much of our recent local history was ‘born digital’, meaning it exists on the web or in social media and nowhere else,” stated Heritage Public Library Director Chandra McPherson in a press release. “We are excited to be able to share our community’s digital life with the nation and to preserve it for future generations. “We hope to build a collection that reflects…
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Jones earns endowment from University of North Georgia

Ryan Jones, a native of Quinton, earned the COL Benjamin Purcell Corps of Cadets Endowment from the University of North Georgia. The award was presented at military awards review on Apr. 18. Jones was one of more than 70 cadets who earned the scholarship.

Bridging Communities Workforce Signing Day

Mills named to Dean’s List at University of Utah

Lexi Mills, a 2019 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to the University of Utah’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 term. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Devore named to Southern New Hampshire University’s President’s List

Douglas Devore, a Providence Forge resident, has been named to the President’s List for the Winter 2021 term at Southern New Hampshire University. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Editorial: The lingering effects and decisions because of COVID-19

Governor Ralph Northam’s updated executive order now allows for those who are fully vaccinated to remove their masks and no longer require social distancing. But is it the right time for that? Before you even ask, this editorial isn’t telling a person what they should or should not do. It’s an editorial to make you think and wonder. Sometimes, tackling a sensitive subject head-on will spark interesting conversation. Those who are fully vaccinated are essentially free to resume life “as normal as possible.” However, what will prevent a person who has not been vaccinated from doing the same? The expectation…
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Virtual classes for Charles City, New Kent adults available this Summer

Virtual Summer 2021 class opportunities will be available through the Capital Region Adult Education Program. The free courses will provide classes to prepare individuals in need of a GED, basic match, reading, computer, and workforce skills. Classes will start the week of July 12, with day offerings for New Kent and Charles City High School being held each Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Evening classes for New Kent High School will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For information on day classes, contact Mary Penzer at mpenzer@rvaschools.net. For evening classes, contact Demetric Leeper at dleeper@rvaschools.net. For…
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Jones earns Dean’s List honors at University of North Georgia

Ryan Jones, a native of Quinton, has been named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List at the University of North George. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must obtain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 while taking at least 12 or more credit hours during the semester and not have a grade lower than a “B”.