‘Sound the Alarm’ program coming to Charles City, New Kent

The American Red Cross, in partnership with Charles City and New Kent County Fire Departments, will be installing free smoke alarms. The event is part of the “Sound the Alarm” national program sponsored by the Red Cross. The organization’s goal is to install 100,000 smoke alarms nationwide. Smoke alarms will be installed from Apr. 27-May 12. Local community partners include Charles City and New Kent County Social Services, Samaria Baptist Church, New Kent/Charles City Resource Council, Senior Connections, New Hope Food Pantry, and Cul’s Courthouse Grill. For information about the event or to inquire about obtaining a smoke alarm, contact…
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Math Challenge participants

Glamorous girls and dynamic dads

Letter to the Editor: Vote Peace at May 4 convention

Much has been said in the 97th District race about the vote on a budget which included Medicaid expansion. What if the budget had failed? Governor Ralph Northam would have let the state government shut down. In order to reopen state government, General Assembly Republicans would have not only had to swallow Medicaid expansion, but they would have to do it with no strings attached. There was no option of “no Medicaid expansion ever.” There were enough Republicans in southwestern Virginia with large numbers of uninsured who would have joined Democrats in making full-on Medicaid expansion law. Delegate Chris Peace…
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CCES jumps ropes to record amount

Editorial: Charles City County isn’t just a story; it’s a family

As a reminder, the views expressed in this editorial is solely of me, Andre’ Jones, and not a reflection on how the staff at the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle feels. As a reporter, there are instances where you have to step out of the role and become an observer. When a person does write, it is supposed to be done unbiasedly, with a fair viewpoint from all parties. I have a firm understanding with several years of experience that there will all be articles that people may not agree with, but there is a certain respect that should be done…
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Success at science symposium

Arts Alive offering several scholarships

Arts Alive Inc. is offering scholarships that are eligible to students of New Kent and other surrounding localities. The C. Herbert Brown Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship for seniors planning to major in performing arts in the area of music (instrumental or voice) and performing arts (dance or theater) will be presented to two graduating seniors. The Andy Conklin Visual Arts Scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who plans to major in studio art, theater/costume design, and stage/set design. Scholarships are worth $1,000 each are due by 5 p.m. on May 3. Scholarship recipients will be eligible for the…
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NKHS ‘Moment to Shine’ prom promotes love for all students

In today’s world, negativity and judgment often blinds the heart and makes us forget that we are all human beings. Members of New Kent High School’s Renaissance Leadership Club made sure that an event for exceptional education students received the love they deserved for being true heroes that they are. Approximately 30 special needs students from New Kent, Middlesex, and King William received a fabulous prom Monday afternoon. The prom was part of the leadership club’s initiative to work together to make the school environment a welcoming and positive place for all students and faculty. “Our goal was to have…
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New Kent Junior Women’s Club offering scholarships

New Kent Junior Women’s club is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. To be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior from New Kent High School or home-schooled in New Kent. Applicants are asked to submit all community service and extra-curricular activities as part of their submission by the May 10 deadline. Applications are available in New Kent High School’s guidance office or by contacting Debbie Richards at sscottanddebedb@aol.com.