NK Lions’ Club Shrimp Feast

Going back with bookbags

New director named for VCT Foundation

Catherine Anthony has been named the new executive director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. Anthony will replace Beth Weisbrod, who is stepping down on Sept. 30. Anthony is a Richmond native and has spent time in leadership positions for nonprofits and outdoor/recreational organizations. The Virginia Capital Trail runs from Richmond to Williamsburg, with more than half located in Charles City.

NKEF speaks to NK Chamber

Editorial: Thank you to the community as Chronicle takes next step

As the Chronicle takes the leap of faith into a weekly paper, we are starting an editorial page. As I write this first one, it was a very easy decision to a topic, and that is to thank the community. I joined the Chronicle staff in 2012 and have quickly worked my way into the position that I am in today. I like to thank Alan Chamberlain for the opportunity to continue to write for a paper that was established in 1994. The thing I enjoy the most about the paper is that it is a community paper with news…
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Halloween ‘Fun Run’ is October 21

Girl Scout Troop 5301, based out of New Kent, in conjunction with Heritage Public Library will host a Halloween Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will begin at Heritage Public Library at 8 a.m., with onsite registration at 7 a.m. The run is being used as a fundraiser to support Heritage Public Library and allow Junior Scouts to earn their Bronze Award. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Cost of the Fun Run is $15 and the 5K is $25. Registration can be done online at halloween5kfunrun.eventbrite.com or onsite at the day of the…
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Charles City High School receives Bronze Medal Award from U.S. News and World Report Magazine

U.S. News and World Report Magazine have named Charles City High School a Bronze Medal Award High School. In a press release, the magazine publishes its lists of top colleges, universities, and high schools in the nation. Charles City was honored as being one of the top 118 high schools in the state of Virginia out of a possible 700. The school also garnered a national Bronze Medal Award, taking its place within the top 17 percent of all high schools across the nation. “We’ve always known that CCHS is a very effective school with a strong record of success…
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A splash at Charles City’s county fair

Judy Ledbetter earned 26 blue ribbons and was recognized as the top adult winner with a total of 39 ribbons at Charles City’s County Fair on Sept. 8-10. David Ledbetter and Tina Whitehead tied for second place, garnering 16 blue ribbons apiece, while Oliver Whitehead earned 12 blue ribbons for third place. Judy Ledbetter also earned 19 additional blue ribbons as she teamed with Louise Hudgins. Joy Starkey’s Coconut Layer Cake was named best in Charles City, while Phil Hayes won the “Egg Ole’” specialty category. In the youth division, Cornelia Erda and Henry Erda tied for top honors with…
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Autumn Pilgrimage tour is Sept. 30

Locations have been announced for the 2017 Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour in Charles City. Sponsored by Westover Episcopal Church, some of American’s most historic homes will open their doors for the tour. Properties for this year’s tour are Berkeley Plantation, Sherwood Forest Plantation, Shirley Plantation, Pinecrest, River Ridge, Westover Plantation, and Westover Episcopal Church. The tour will take place on Sept. 30. Advanced tickets are $35 and available for purchase at www.westoverepiscopalchurg.org or by calling 512-9094. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the tour for $40. Children 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult, and funds…
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