Editorial: Even in the year 2020, there are still reasons to be thankful

While 2020 has been a year that most of us like to forget, we also remember that we should be thankful as well. If you’re reading this, be thankful for a number of reasons. You have the ability to read or somebody is sharing this message with you, which is a blessing. You woke up this morning and in 2020, that has been a something that not many people can say this year. A lot of families will enter into the holidays with loved ones who have moved on in the next phase of the journey. I despise the thought…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks those who assisted in making Charles City general election process a success

Charles City County General’s Registrar’s Office would like to thank Charles City Sheriff’s Office for all their help on Election Day. The department executed a stealthily, efficiently, and successful plan that made our staff, Officers of Elections, and our voters feel safe. I’d like to thank our Officers of Elections for their outstanding job they did for the voters. Some of our officers worked in the general registrar’s office during the 45 days of early voting, pre-processing ballots flawlessly. I don’t think I have ever used the words “adventure and fun” to describe an election before. These officers are our…
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Next edition of Chronicle appearing on Nov. 25

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next edition of the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle will appear at newsstands on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Deadlines for submissions and advertisements for the next edition will remain on Monday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m.

Editorial: Instead of being complacent, be responsible and do your part during the pandemic

A few months ago, I thought I wouldn’t have to write about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that’s plaguing our entire world. With cases going down, it looked like we would buck the trend and prove to each other that we could handle the responsibility of being socially distanced and taking precautions. I was wrong. The uptick in the number of cases isn’t just about additional testing or reports that are trickling in. It’s a straightforward fact that there are some people who just want to prove that they are superior and far above safety measures that have been recommended. Note,…
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Conti-Scott

The marriage of Naia Scott of Bowling Green, VA, daughter of Cynthia Fedderman of Mechanicsville and Nathan Scott of Houston, TX, and James Conti of Buffalo, NY, son of Michael and Felicia Conti of Buffalo, NY, took place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Lake Anna in Mineral, VA. Naia’s maternal grandparents are Ruth Jones of Quinton, VA and the late Alvin L. Jones Sr. of Quinton. Her paternal grandparents are Robin Robinson of Richmond, VA, and the late Jonathan Scott of Richmond. James’ maternal grandparents are Gordon and Trish Switzer of Buffalo, NY. His paternal grandparents are James and…
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New Kent University’s Class of 2020

Editorial: Don’t lose perspective after working to reach a dream

In life, there are those who are go-getters and those who stand in place to wait for handouts. Those bystanders often wait for the handout and blame everyone else for their problems. I hope that people like this turn around and find the help or wakeup call that allows you to break the cycle. Now, to the people who hustle and grind seven days a week with no patience of slowing down, this is for you. Sometimes those of us who are successful lose perspective. We kind of take for granted just how hard we are truly working to make…
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Proclaiming Grace Outreach donations

Yoga studio hosting fundraiser for New Kent organizations

A new yoga studio will hold a fundraiser as part of its grand opening on Nov. 7. Be Good Ground Yoga and Wellness will use its opening weekend to donate funds to several local organizations in New Kent County. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the group will have all donation-based yoga classes that will support the New Kent Humane Society, New Kent Christmas Mother, and Proclaiming Grace. The studio is located at 3620 North Courthouse Road, Providence Forge, Virginia. For more information or to register for the fundraiser, visit www.begoodground.com.

Charles City Elementary School PTO ‘Trunk or Treat’