Groundbreaking for Pine Fork Park

Editorial: Filling niches will help tourism in Charles City and New Kent

After 10 relaxing days of vacation, I returned back to Virginia somewhat refreshed. As I reflect on my vacation and look at the present states of Charles City and New Kent, I had a thought about possibilities to make the counties better by exploring different industries. One thing that my vacation showed me is that there are a lot of untapped markets that both Charles City and New Kent can take advantage of. While both counties are thriving with recently approved projects and openings of different facilities, it is clear that Charles City and New Kent thrive on tourism the…
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Virginia photo contest winner

Editorial: Colonial Downs is a step to growth in Virginia and New Kent County

We are getting close people. Nearly five years in the making, Colonial Downs will be back in action with live racing starting Aug. 8. With the sights and sounds of horse-racing running wild back in the great state of Virginia and New Kent County, things continue to grow and prove that with the right leadership, economic development is possible. Rosie’s Gaming Emporium has given joy to many people as we now have a gambling facility where people can go and have some real fun (along with the opportunity to make some money of course). When the facility closed in November…
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A ‘Love’-ly sign in New Kent

Charles City Community Den provides assistance to community

When talking about providing a helping hand, the assumption that many people have is that an area is poor. However, stereotypes can be debunked and despite some struggles, there are outreaches to the community for people who need assistance. One such is the Charles City Community Den. Located in the rear of the Charles City school board building, the den opened in March of this. Spearheaded by school social worker Stephanie Leek, Jennifer Richardson, and Kristina Williams, the idea came to fruition after a plethora of ideas formed into a strategic plan. The community den provides a place where families…
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Providence Forge Ruritan Club scholarship winners

Community Collaboration Award

Editorial: Even in a changing world, take time for yourself when making an impact

As I write this, there is only one thing that is on my mind right now: Vacation. After two years of essentially what is nonstop writing, news coverage, photography taking, editing, and deliveries, it is time for me to take a well-deserved break. (Don’t worry, the Chronicle will still be open and delivered). When the Chronicle elected to become a weekly paper a few years ago, we knew that there would be sacrifices made. I want to thank the staff at the paper because the adjustment has been one that we all knew would be something that we had to…
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Charles City Educational Foundation awards grants

Charles City’s Educational Foundation awarded five teacher innovation grants to further educational opportunities for Charles City Public Schools. –Lisa Brown received the Primary Source of the Month grant to assist with research of social studies outside of the classroom environment. –Vicki Williams received the Improving School Spirit Using Your Imagination grant that will provide opportunities for students to use creative approaches in the marketing process. –Christine McBee received the Kids’ Project Archaeology of Charles City (KPACC) grant to establish an afterschool club that uses hands-on study techniques that focuses on archaeology through math, science, history, writing, and research. –Jennifer Richardson…
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