New Kent Stagehands present “Charlie Brown”

New Kent Stagehands will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” based on Charles Schultz comic strip over a two-week span in November. Featuring the antics and comedy of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and a cast of characters, audiences will watch as he takes on situations as only he can. The script and music is written by Clark Gesner. The show will take place at New Kent Middle School Nov. 11-12, and 18-19, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For information, call 932-3450.

Autumn adventures

Falling into festivals

Mr. and Miss Charles City High School 2016

Drunk driving prevention awards

New Kent HS homecoming

Perkins honored for 25 years of service

Letter to the Editor: Says vote ‘no’ to right to work amendment

I have spent the last 39 years of my life working. I have worked in the private sector, and in the public sector, in non-union facilities, and in union shops. I have seen the difference a collective bargaining agreement makes. Even in a right to work state like Virginia, workers can choose to form a union in their workplace if a simple majority of their co-workers agree. Many corporations prefer weak unions because there’s no one to stop them from keeping wages low and treating workers poorly. A union can negotiate a contract between the company and the workers, and…
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Letter to the Editor: Says CC library should be stand alone facility

“… the Charles City Courthouse is probably the most sophisticated surviving example of the small group of arcaded front colonial courthouses. The county seat has never been commercially developed, causing the courthouse to retain its isolated setting at a country crossroads, much as it was in colonial times.” -National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form 1968. The proposed attachment of a modern library building to the historic courthouse would be a desecration of a unique piece of Virginia’s actual and architectural history. It is also a violation of the will of the people of Charles City County, expressed by…
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LaSertoma annouces scholarship winners

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma has announced the awarding of two scholarships to recent New Kent High School graduates. Ethan Ashford was awarded a $2,000 scholarship grant and was also awarded an additional $1,000 grant after being selected by LaSertoma International for his continuing education. Ashford is currently enrolled at the College of Charleston majoring in the Business Administration program. Sabrina Odell was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship grant. She is currently attending the Medical College of Virginia pursuing a nursing degree. Funds for the scholarships were raised through the organization’s annual charity golf tournament.