Karaffa graduates college, commissioned into U.S. Marine Corps

Kevin Karaffa, a 2014 graduate of New Kent High School, graduated from Radford University on Dec. 16, 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Education. On Mar. 17, Karaffa became commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps by successfully completing officer candidate school in Quantico.

Hula recognized at ‘Grow Beyond’

Johnny Hula of Charles City was honored at “Grow Beyond” in Anaheim, California as he received his National Corn Growers Association (NGCA) award for outstanding yield performance with Progency 5115 VT2P. Hula achieved 504.6890 bu/a yield at his Charles City farm to finish third in this year’s competition.

Pine wood derby

Editorial: Those are actual people who are doing their job

As we go through our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget that people have jobs, whether it’s one that they want to do or don’t want to do. But more importantly, many of us forget a key element of this; they are people. Nobody’s perfect at their job. We all understand that. However, we must remember that these people are working for a reason. Some people are working to pay bills while others are working to support a family. Some people have more than one job to attempt to live comfortably. But remember; they are people. I say this because…
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Virginia senators named honorary co-chairs for ‘Green vs. New Kent’ 50th anniversary

Senator Tim Kaine and Senator Mark Warner will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 50th anniversary of the Green vs. New Kent” Supreme Court case. The Green decision established the duties of the school boards to affirmatively eliminate all vestiges of state-imposed segregation. It also placed an affirmative duty on school boards to integrate schools and is recognized as the most significant public school desegregation decision of the Supreme Court following Brown vs. Board of Education. Events are planned beginning April 28 and will take place throughout the month of May, concluding on May 27. Visit www.greenvnewkent.com for more information…
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Repeat winner at NKES talent show

‘Forces of Nature’

Triad speaks to New Kent Rotary

Editorial: Social media is a platform for views and opinions, but not results

The wave of social media continues to expand in an everchanging society. And while that continues to a certain extent, addressing the basis and forming opinions about certain things continue to be where they have been in the past; to themselves. That was until social media blossomed into what is essentially an online debate room. On a daily basis, there are a number of comments that appear on the Chronicle’s social media pages. Don’t get me wrong, we encourage those comments and discussion as it is a healthy outlet for others to discuss opinions and give praise or criticism as…
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Brawley selected for leadership conference

Cameron Brawley, a JROTC Cadet Captain and sophomore at Charles City High School, has been selected to attend the Youth Leadership Conference on Apr. 19-22 in Jamestown. With financial support from the Richmond Chapter of the Military Order of Word Wars, Cameron will attend the conference that focuses on leadership, patriotism, and the free enterprise system. Students will receive guidance from business professionals, guided tours of historical sites, leadership challenges, as well as classroom interaction. Cameron received the bronze medal from the Military Order of World Wars last year and was chosen due to his high academics, leadership, and citizenship…
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