“Adopt-a-Trail” launched by Virginia Capital Trail Foundation

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a new anti-litter initiative as part of the Virginia Capital Trail’s fourth birthday separation. The “Adopt-a-Trail program” is geared to have residents adopt a portion of the 52-mile trail to keep it clean, similar to VDOT’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. “We are excited to join with our friends at VDOT on a program that will help enhance the naturally aesthetic appeal of the Virginia Capital Trail,” said Cat Anthony, executive director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. “Making the Capital Trail litter free is consistent with our values…
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68th Annual Chickahominy Fall Festival

Editorial: The art of the plea agreement in court cases

Whenever I put posts up on our social media sites, I usually monitor them to make sure that comments are not demeaning or inappropriate as the Chronicle is read by patrons of all ages. One of the more interesting comments that I get to read revolves around court stories and how plea deals are offered to defendants. While I am no expert in the process or in law, I can use common sense to help explain the process of a plea deal. Remember, this is not expert information, but based on my observations for the last seven plus years of…
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United Way awards grants to Quin Rivers programs

The United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg has announced the award of two grants to support Quin Rivers that serves Charles City and New Kent. Quin Rivers Agency for Community Action is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to support Charles City/New Kent Healthy Families, a program that provides home visitation services to young children and their families. Quin Rivers has received a $30,000 grant for financial/housing counseling programs to provide intensive one-on-one and group financial counseling to individuals. The grants are part of $8.7 million in regional funding that will be awarded between 2020 and 2022.

Editorial: Observe local candidates outside their political campaigns

As political season begins to move into full swing, I want to put out a simple reminder that just like anything else, we must do our research on the candidates and get to know them. Candidates will make themselves available for the next few months. Several speaking obligations along with public forums will provide us opportunities to ask questions and see their reactions. But one of the most common things we should do is see them outside of their campaigning practices. How are these candidates when they are in a common everyday environment? Are they going to be a representation…
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Letter to the Editor: Opposes power plants in Charles City

I was one of nine Charles City residents that attended the tour of the Dominion Energy plants in Brunswick. The proposed Chickahominy Power Plant and the C4GT Power Plant are not owned or operated by Dominion Energy. They are privately owned, and we do not know who will manage these plants. Upon arriving, what I saw was an overwhelming, enormous, and overpowering structures. What I heard was very loud, and while the grounds were cleaned, I was told they must remain clean. The Dominion presenter, while the staff was courteous, said that there were no jobs filled by Greensville and…
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Inspirational messages

American flag presentation

Letter to the Editor: Thanks the fans who came out to support CCHS sports

As one board member on Charles City County’s School Board, I want to thank everybody who have come out to support our athletic programs. The girls’ volleyball game showed a lot of positives from both our student-athletes and fans. The sportsmanship and support that was provided is the type we need at all of our athletic events. Saturday night’s football game was an amazing sight. While the Panthers were competitive and did not win the contest, it was wonderful to see a majority of the fans stay until the end of the contest, applauding our kids and congratulating them on…
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Shrimp festival