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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”.

Action at Wilson’s Wharf anniversary will be celebrated June 5-6 in Charles City

The 157th Anniversary of the Action at Wilson’s Wharf in Charles City will take place June 5-6. The site was the location on May 24, 1864 where the United States Colored Troops defended the fort against an assault by Fitzhugh Lee’s Confederate Cavalry. Family friendly activities include a tour of the four and Civil War camps, living history, artillery, and cavalry demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, and a battle reenactment. Admission is free for Charles City County residents with identification. For more information visit www.fortpocahontas.org.

Letter to the Editor: Charles City leaders need to support pay increases for school employees

When my family moved to Charles City in 2016, I began attending school board meetings and the board of supervisors’ meetings regularly. A few years ago, the schools looked into partnering with a private company to increase energy efficiency and get much needed upgrades to the school buildings at a savings to the county. The solution looked to be win-win. Maintenance costs would go down and surplus funds could be reallocated to better compensation. With planned upgrades and savings to the schools’ maintenance, there was a chance to more fairly compensate teachers. Our teachers make $11,000 less than the state-wide…
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Editorial: Internet is a utility; everybody deserves access to it

Access to the Internet in Charles City has been… Correct that. “Lack of Internet access,” in Charles City has been a nightmare to constituents since 2014. Promises made by companies to provide affordable and high-speed access to the World Wide Web have come and gone. And even with a grant provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide services to the community, there are caveats, and it seems to mount frustration for some residents. I happen to be one of those residents. The grant provided to Comcast services to provide Charles City County Internet services was a step in the…
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