Marksmanship ribbons by 4-H club members

National Night Out in New Kent, Charles City

Henpeck Road in New Kent to close for pipe replacement starting Aug. 9

A section of Henpeck Road (Route 665) in New Kent County will close for two weeks beginning next Monday. Starting Aug. 9, Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin pipe replacement at a section of the road. The replacement will last for approximately two weeks, with construction slated to wrap up on Friday, Aug. 20. Drivers are advised to use the following detour routes: –Henpeck Road from Liberty Hall Road: Take Henpeck Road north to New Kent Highway (Rt. 249), east to Old Roxbury Road (Rt. 640) south back to Henpeck Road. –Henpeck Road from Old Roxbury Road (Rt. 640):…
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Editorial: We each have our own path to success, but we are all on the same road

The path to success isn’t often defined by how smart you are or how talented you are. More-so, it’s about how you apply those talents in a setting that benefits your advancement. Today’s pathways in the working world often see more people going into business for themselves. Entrepreneurship has skyrocketed, especially during the pandemic. But the foundation or drive for that talent has to come within. Take example a recent article in the Chronicle about New Kent High School graduate Matthew Fultz, who now works as a broadcaster. As I interviewed him, I saw the passion in him light up…
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Crafts and creatures at Heritage Public Library

Heritage Public Library’s 40th birthday

Relatively unknown, Victim Witness Advocate program assists those impacted by crimes in Charles City, New Kent

Written by Erica Larochelle Television shows that center on courtroom drama and situations often display a false presentation on what really takes place inside the walls. For one critical organization, their services to families in Charles City and New Kent goes beyond those walls. In the shadows of New Kent and Charles City, victim advocates work to keep crime victims safe. The Victim Witness Advocate program isn’t well-known by the community and even the victims themselves until something happens to them. However, they play a necessary part for those who don’t understand how court proceedings work or for those who…
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Harris earns Dean’s List honors at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Anne Harris, a resident of Lanexa, has been named to the Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic for the 2021 Spring quarter. In order to achieve the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Editorial: We need to push for a cure for cancer just like we did for COVID-19

In this past year, we have heard the constant phrase of “trust the science.” I am a believer, and that science is real. It takes very smart people to conduct studies and do research. Science was not my favorite subject in school, however, I started to get more and more interested when I saw the benefits of it once I got to middle school, high school, and then eventually in college. Throughout this pandemic, we have been told to trust the science. The vaccine has worked for some and has been fatal for others. We are told that this “miracle”…
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Marry named VLA’s Librarian of the Year

Jan Marry, the programming coordinator of adult services at Heritage Public Library in both Charles City and New Kent, has been recognized as the Virginia Library Association’s (VLA) Librarian of the Year. Marry was selected for her contributions at all levels. While working with a limited budget, she was able to run all-age online programs, “Take and Make” craft kits, and set-up a plant and see exchange. In addition to those tasks, the Donna G. Cote Librarian of the Year award winner was instrumental in procuring several grants that assisted with the purchase of new library materials and mobile digital…
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