Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma offering $2,500 scholarship

The Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce that the organization will be offering a $2,500 scholarship grant to a New Kent High School senior pursuing a college education. To be eligible for the Scholarship Grant Award, a high school senior can apply for the scholarship grant. The scholarship is based on financial/special needs, transcript of grades, future education, and community work/leadership. The student selected will compete for an additional $1,000 scholarship grant through LaSertoma International. The deadline date for receipt of scholarship applications is May 3. Applications for the scholarship grant are available at the New Kent…
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First art gallery exhibition

Opera at Charles City Elementary School

CCES takes part in ‘Virginia Reads One Book’

Loveland named to Dean’s List at Washington University

Callie Loveland, a Providence Forge resident, was named to the Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri for the Fall 2018 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher while taking at least 14 graded units.

Donation to Proclaiming Grace Outreach Food Pantry

Editorial: Charles City- Catching up after decades of being behind

The best way to summarize Charles City’s Board of Supervisors and Charles City’s School Board joint work session on Feb. 20; trying to play catch up when we’re way behind. As I sat and observed dialogue between both boards, it was clear that a passionate and heated debate would be happening soon. Both boards have had disagreements in the past and their Feb. 20 gathering was no exception. Both boards had the right to speak their pieces, but it all stems from the county being behind in nearly every aspect. For a county that is 400 years old, Charles City…
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Parnell speaks

Editorial: To the youth- don’t rush growing up

This one is for the youth of Charles City and New Kent: Enjoy your years now and don’t rush growing up. I can remember living my life as a teenager in Charles City. During those days, I didn’t do too much except play basketball in my backyard and participate in after school activities. I enjoyed that time and dwell on it as I reflect on my past. Today, the youth are in a hurry to grow up. Some youth want to grow up so that they can get a car and have their freedom to drive where they want to….
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Tentative date for opening of Charles City Library announced

Director of Heritage Public Library Chandra McPherson has announced a tentative date for the opening of the Charles City Library and Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History. In a press release, McPherson said the 8,200 square foot building has a tentative dedication ceremony date of Sunday, June 9. McPherson commented that the $3.5 million facility is continuing to move along well despite wet weather. The building is being constructed by David A. Nice Builders and is being funded by public sources, businesses, private foundations, civic groups, native Virginia tribes, religious congregations, and generous individuals.