Portion of Barnetts Road in Charles City closing July 6-9 for pipe replacement

A portion of Barnetts Road (Route 609) in Charles City County will close next week for pipe replacement (weather permitting). Barnetts Road will close between Wayside Road (Route 607) and West Run Road (Route 625) beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6. The road is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 9, 4 p.m. Motorists will be navigated along a 7.3-mile detour. Drivers traveling southbound will take Wayside Road to Kimages Road (Route 658) and travel along that road to return to West Run Road. Those traveling northbound will take West Run Road towards Kimages Road and travel…
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Editorial: What are you doing to be a part of our community?

When a new business moves into our area, one of the biggest pitches that they make is their desire to be part of the community. While many of these businesses follow through with there contributions and outreach, it does bring up an interesting thought to ponder. As residents, what are we doing to be a part of our community? During Charles City’s Board of Supervisors meeting last night, county leaders were essentially asking people to join organizational boards (i.e. planning commission, Heritage Public Library) as vacancies continue to open up. District 1 supervisor Gilbert Smith even commented that people aren’t…
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Seminar held to encourage young readers in Charles City

Charles City County educators and community leaders met on June 17 to identify resources to support students as a community of readers. Charles City High School English Teacher Lakishia Bannister led the discussion with the topic of “Reading is Knowledge,” pushing parents to promote model reading by choosing selections the child would like. Kara Canaday, VTEC Tribal Liaison, promoted the importance of book availability and providing books for the child at home. Heritage Public Library Youth Services Director Elizabeth Dzula commented about several literacy programs offered at the library. She also said that books are available at “Big Little Libraries”…
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Cable achieves Dean’s List moniker at Frostburg State University

Adam Cable, of native of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s List at Frostburg State University for the Spring 2021 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.4 while taking at least 12 credit hours of courses.

Three named to Shenandoah University’s Dean’s List

Three local students were named to the Dean’s List at Shenandoah University for the Spring 2021 semester. Michael Amadeo of Quinton, Lindsey Davis of Barhamsville, and James Brooks of New Kent were all recognized for their academic achievements. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 semester hours.

Wells named to Honor Roll at Bethel University

Quinton resident Zachary Wells was named to the Honor Roll at Bethel University for the Spring 2021 semester. In order to make the Honor Roll, a student must have accumulated a grade-point average of 3.7 of higher while taking at least 12 or more academic work hours.

Summer ‘Grab-and-Go’ meals for children available in New Kent beginning June 21

“Grab-and-Go” meals will be available during the Summer for all children age 18 and under in New Kent County. Beginning June 21, Grab-and-Go meals will be available for pick-up on Thursdays. Distributions will be held at New Kent Middle School from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and at George Watkins Elementary School from 3-5 p.m. Meals are pre-packaged and most can be eaten cold or reheated. Deliveries will be available on Wednesdays and accommodations can be made to pick up meals on another day by contacting Leslie Smith at 966-8508 or at lsmith@nkcps.k12.va.us.

Editorial: Preparation is the best tool to keep us all safe and sane

Preparation is the best tool to keep us all safe and sane. The world is unpredictable with diseases, weather events, terrorism (both domestic and abroad), and the zombie apocalypse (which is listed on the Center of Disease and Control’s website for some strange reason). The thing we must do is prepare. Grocery stores will have what you need. We need to sock up and then do it again. Do not wait until it is too late. We have seen the scares in the past year. Preparation is the name of the game. Stock up on canned goods, water, flashlights, first…
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Local church holds drive-thru distribution for hurricane, COVID-19 preparedness

Second Elam Baptist Church in New Kent held a drive-thru distribution for Hurricane/COVID-19 preparedness on May 22. Through donations from a number of organizations, bags with safety items were handed out to several people. COVID-19 shots were also given onsite as well as lunches, nonperishable food items, and door prizes.