Letter to the Editor: Thanks New Kent Sheriff’s Office for providing holiday joy to kids

During the holidays, it is a good time to remind our citizens how fortunate we are to live and raise our children in New Kent County. It is a time when we need to stop and reflect not only on the joy of the Christmas season, but take time to fully appreciate our amazing New Kent law enforcement officers who unselfishly give their time. Their participation in the recent “Cops who Care” event was just one example of their humility and dedication to our county. The children showered them with hugs and smiles and truly know that they are to…
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Editorial: Little things that help me and subliminally affects others

When a person encounters me, there are certain things I say or do with them and I do it for a specific reason. These are traits of my personality that help me along my day, but also subliminally helps others, especially the younger generation. I started these because I was coaching, and I continue doing these things to this day because they also help me have a better day and keep my memory fresh but at the same time, teaches lessons to others even though they’re not recognizing it. So, I thought I’d share a few things with you to…
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Chronicle announces holiday hours

The Chronicle will operate under the following schedule during the holiday season: The Chronicle will be published on Friday, Dec. 28 for the Christmas holiday. Deadline for all articles, submissions, and advertising is Wednesday, Dec. 26. The Chronicle will be open until 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and closed on Christmas Day. The Chronicle will also be published on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 for the New Year’s Day holiday. Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, Jan. 2, 5 p.m. The office will be open on Dec. 31 under regular operating hours and be closed on Jan. 1, 2019.

New Kent Republican Committee wins award

New Kent County’s Republican Committee was named as the Republican Unit of the year at a luncheon during an annual luncheon hosted by Republican Party of Virginia. The unit was recognized for its efforts in recruitment, activism, and election coordination efforts. On hand to receive the award was New Kent Republican chairman Mark Daniel, and vice-chairs Jerry Benson and Thomas Miller.

Charity in Charles City

Editorial: True MVPs- Many Volunteering Parents

While the acronym MVP usually stands for “Most Valuable Player”, I believe a more appropriate usage of those letters should be “Many Volunteering Parents.” Parents (or guardians) are consistent in keeping our youth involved with many activities in Charles City and New Kent County. I can remember my mother taking me to youth baseball practice and at the games, she was the scorebook keeper. There are times where it rained during a game and she had to deal with six or seven rumbustious boys piled in a black van. Those moments stand out because my mother did those things in…
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Caring cops during the holiday season

Charles City Christmas parade

Editorial: Understanding relations and communication to the public

The field of public relations has been present since the inception of government and democracy. Public relations is a way for elected officials to pass on information to the public. But as time passes by, we have reached a point as people that have been banking on instantaneous answers and transparency. Gone are the days of patience and development and they have been replaced with the “microwave” mentality; get it done and get it done as fast as you can. Charles City and New Kent’s local governments and school boards face these issues every day and it is only going…
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New Kent High School theatre production finishes third at state competition

New Kent High School’s theater team earned a third-place finish at the Group 3A State Theatre Festival on Monday, Dec. 3. Students performed a one-act play in front of judges who ranked the group on acting skills, performance, stage presence, scenery, and management. Jake Ferris was selected to the all-state acting performance team while Billy Bowery was an honorable mention selection.