Editorial: Population dictates progress, limits growth in Charles City and New Kent

You know how the old saying goes: “You’re not going to please everyone.” That definitely was the case after last week’s announcement of a Dollar General possibly coming to Charles City. Instead of embracing the possibility of having additional revenue from business, comments flooded the Chronicle’s Facebook wall. Here is a summary of those comments are as follows: “Another Dollar General? Isn’t there enough of them?” “How about bringing in a grocery store instead?” “What about the Internet? How you going to bring a business in without the Internet?” As I said numerous times, I have no problem with comments…
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New Kent County lifesavers

Providence Forge Fire-Rescue open house

New Kent County Fair 2018

Justine Eckert’s 150 points placed her as the youth division winner of the New Kent Fair sweepstakes. Rounding out the scoring for the youth division are 2. Mia Gill (34), 3. Yazmine Brown (25), 4. Pepper Ferrell (16), and 5. Lucy Ferrell (11). Tracy Bryan won the adult division with 294 points. Other top winners are 2. Martha Martin (153), 3. Margaret Pomfrey (102), 4. Mary Gould (53), and 5. Terry Norell (52).

Mr. and Miss New Kent High School 2018

Miles earns recognition

Hurricane relief efforts

Bridging to the next level

MADD award winners

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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