Heritage Public Library launching sensory story time program

Heritage Public Library is launching a sensory friendly Story Time in October at the New Kent branch. The interactive and educational program is geared towards children who identify on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. The story time will feature a visual schedule, books, interactive songs, and multi-sensory activity stations. The program is made possible through a donation provided by New Kent’s Rotary Club. For information or special accommodations, call 966-2480.

Another Girl Scout Gold Award

Editorial: Thank you for supporting the Chronicle for 25 years

Twenty-five years ago, something spectacular came to Charles City and New Kent County. No, I’m not talking about the first McDonald’s (even though that did take place nearly 25 years ago). I’m talking about the establishment of the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle. The Chronicle is celebrating 25 years of existence. The newspaper has been a driving force to get information out to citizens and others within the localities. For some odd reason, it seemed that I was destined to work at the Chronicle. In Volume 1, Issue 10, I was on the front page of the newspaper signing banking slips…
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‘Hello’ program looks to help senior citizens in Charles City

A unique program to assist the senior living community will take place in Charles City. Charles City County Parks and Recreation will host a community game day for seniors entitled “Hello” will be available on Oct. 22 at the recreation center. The program is one of only 19 within the United States to be chosen by Penn State University’s College of Medicine to take place. The purpose of the program is to get senior citizens to open up about problems and place them in an atmosphere where they can discuss freely about medical related issues or needs. “We need the…
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New Kent Sheriff’s Office wins VACP award

New Kent Sheriff’s Office is the recipient of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Award for the small divisions’ category (1-50 members). The office was recognized on Sept. 11 at the 93rd VACP annual training conference. The award signifies that New Kent Sheriff’s Office mission on serving and protecting citizens, reducing injuries, fatalities, and overall numbers of traffic crashes. The office also received a special award for outstanding enforcement and education efforts in the areas of occupant protection.

Editorial: Preparation, not panic, will help us as Hurricane Florence approaches

By the time the printed edition of the Chronicle is released Thursday, Hurricane Florence will be off the east coast. For us in New Kent and Charles City, it’s more important to prepare for the hurricane and not panic. Let’s understand a few things about this upcoming storm; we will be impacted. While those south of us will more than likely take the direct hit, our localities will more than likely see extensive flooding. A few months ago Pocahontas Trail (Route 60) in New Kent was completely flooded from Providence Forge to Lanexa. It was a sight that we didn’t…
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Chickahominy Tribe hosting 67th annual fall festival

The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 67th annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-wow on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at 1 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers, and cultural demonstrations. United States Armed Forces Veterans will…
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Charles City County Fair 2018

Editorial: Our basic needs are food, water, shelter, clothing… and the Internet?

When we are born, we are taught that there are a few things that are necessities in life for adequate survival in life; food, water, clothing, and shelter. But now, what about the Internet? Do we really need the Internet for survival? The answer is probably no, but to most people it has transformed from a want to a convenience to a necessity. I’ll give you a personal experience of mine to make you think about my statement. This past week (Aug. 30 to be exact) during the thunderstorms, my electricity blank and the router of my Verizon Internet went…
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NK Rotary donates to Heritage Public Library