Sherenco earns degree from Randolph-Macon College

Ryan Sherenco, a 2013 graduate of New Kent High School, completed his studies at Randolph-Macon College. Sherenco earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Management during June commencement ceremonies. He also graduated Cum Laude.

Letter to the Editor: Charles City roads are too trashy

As a resident of Charles City County, I couldn’t agree more with the assessment of the horrendous amount of trash on the roads. I drive all over Central Virginia for my work and while trash is a problem everywhere, I don’t see it to the level we have in Charles City. I love Charles City, but I can’t understand why people litter like this. I believe it’s most residents that are doing this and it’s not Virginia Department’s of Transportation (VDOT) or people passing through trashing our roads. The county needs to have an all-out public awareness campaign about littering….
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Owens named to Longwood University’s Dean’s List

Savannah Owens, a graduate of New Kent High School’s Class of 2015, has been named to Longwood University’s Dean’s List for the 2018 Spring semester. In order to be named for the accolade, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Letter to the Editor: Appalled by the amount of trash on Route 155 in Charles City

As a resident of Charles City County for 45 years, I have paid many taxes for which I do not receive any services. I think the trash on Route 155 and many other roads is deplorable. VDOT (Virginia’s Department of Transportation) just chops it up when cutting. I notice that Route 5 is clean and other county residents should be shown the same respect. It has gotten worse lately, so whoever is responsible for picking up litter should be held accountable. I have personally volunteered my time to pick up trash on my road for the last 30-plus years. Surely…
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Richard named to ODU’s Dean’s List

Sydney Richard, Charles City High School’s Class of 2016 valedictorian, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2018 Spring semester at Old Dominion University. In order to earn the achievement, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and accumulate a grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

Editorial: It’s okay to ask for help

It’s okay to ask for help. Unfortunately, people tend not to do so. Asking for assistance has been a troublesome issue for several years. Some people refuse help because they are too prideful. Others refuse it because they believe they can complete a task on their own. In a lot of cases, people don’t understand that help is to motivate and push your forward in a positive direction, not backwards. One of the more common needs for help is dealing with issues surrounding beating addictions. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, or video games, what starts off as a way…
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Loftin named to Hampden-Sydney’s Dean’s List

Trevon Loftin, a Lanexa native and student at Hampden-Sydney College, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2017-18. In order to earn the distinction, a student must achieve a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher for the semester.

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