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Editorial: Finally, a name-brand store plans to make a home in Charles City

In one of my earlier editorials, I wrote about a name-brand business taking a chance in Charles City by establishing a business. After a rezoning of an area of land from agricultural to business was approved by Charles City leaders early Thursday morning, a Dollar General may be constructed on property near the courthouse area. And all I can say is that it’s about time. For several years, Charles City has been far behind in economical growth and development. As a life-long citizen, there have been many opportunities in the past that has presented itself for commercial businesses. While we…
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Peace addresses New Kent Rotary

Turner to serve as VRPS president

Kim Turner, director of New Kent County Parks and Recreation, has been elected as President of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) by the organization’s board of directors. Turner fulfilled the VRPS term for Michael McCarty in 2014-15 and was subsequently voted for a three-year term. She currently serves as the organization’s vice-president and has held numerous roles within the group including being a board liaison to the Central Service Area and Legislative Committee. Other roles Turner has held include leadership roles in the Central Service Area Resource Group, being a previous chair of VRPS, and serving on VRPS…
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Editorial: Experience the Chickahominy Fall Festival for yourself

If you haven’t experienced the Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-wow in Charles City, you should. No, this is not a self-promotion for that event. It’s an event that’s not about the festival, but about the Chickahominy Tribe and people themselves. Each year I have the opportunity to go to the event that is literally right around the corner from my residence Growing up, the depictions of the lifestyle that Native Americans live is misconstrued thanks to movies, television, and stories. Stepping onto the tribal grounds, you see a lot more than the heritage of the tribe. You see and hear…
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Homeowner’s association revives Brickshire Golf Course

When a person thinks about golf, they think of a gentlemen and ladies’ game that is defined by class and prestige. But when the threat of golf courses being shut down in New Kent arrived, one homeowner’s association elected to save the one in their area. Brickshire homeowners bonded to purchase the Brickshire Golf Club in 2017, after being on the market for more than one year. The course, along with Royal New Kent and Stonehouse, were put up for sale in April 2016. While other potential buyers proposed transforming the course into a conservation property, the homeowner’s association came…
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67th annual Chickahominy Fall Festival

Kaine speaks to NKCDC

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