Stress relief

CCHS Scholastic Bowl team wins first match in at least six years

Charles City High School’s Scholastic Bowl team won its first competition of the season on Dec. 1. The team of Antuan Brown, Jesus Carpio, Jason Brown, and Matthew Bartle defeated King & Queen 170-125, marking the team’s first victory in at least six years. Brown was the leading scorer in the contest, accounting for 110 points.

‘Drive Fore Food’

Empty Bowls Project fundraiser, silent auction concludes Dec. 14

New Kent High School’s culinary arts department is holding its third annual Empty Bowls project. Under the direction of Susan Musselman, the project serves as a fundraiser where students create pottery to sell at a silent auction. Funds raised from the auction will go towards purchasing food for New Kent County’s social services food pantry. In conjunction with the project, a “Chili and Check Nite” will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. in the high school’s culinary arts room. Bowl bid winners will have the opportunity to pickup their bowl and will have chili served to them. Nearly…
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Girl Scouts giving back

New Kent holiday spirit

Co. 1 Santa Run 2016 schedule

Providence Forge Volunteer Fire/Rescue (Company 1) is announcing its 2016 Santa Run schedule. Santa will leave from Station 1 (weather permitting) at 6:30 p.m. and travel with his caravan to the designated neighborhoods. Friday, Dec. 9- Brickshire, Oakmont Villas, and Olivet Church Road. Monday, Dec. 12- S. Waterside to Riverside through Chickahominy Shores, Turners Landing to Wingapo to Marina. Waterside back to The Colonies, Rockahock Road (East of Waterside), Carter Road and drive by Fire Station 4. Tuesday, Dec. 13- Rockahock Road (west of Waterside), Outpost Road (loop through campground), Windsor Shades, Eagle’s Landing, Mount Pleasant, and Carriage Road. Wednesday,…
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Co. 2 Santa Run 2016 schedule

Quinton Volunteer Fire/EMS (Company 2) is announcing its 2016 Santa Run schedule. Wednesday, Dec. 7- Leave Quinton Fire Station at 6 p.m. Route 249 West to Henpeck Road. Henpeck Road to Putsy’s Trailer Park & Quinton Park Subdivision. Henpeck Road to Route 249 West to Brookwood Manor. Route 249 West to Dispatch Road. Dispatch Road to Wood’s Edge Subdivision and Orapax Farms. Dispatch Road to Cosby Mill Road. Cosby Mill Road to Ranch Ancres Subdivision, right on Ranch Acres Drive and back to Cosby Mill Road. Cosby Mill Road to Dispatch Road. Dispatch Road to Pine Hollow Road. Pine Hollow…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks supporters of the New Kent High School football program

New Kent High School’s football program would like to thank the following businesses and groups for their generous donations and support for the pre-game meal program for the varsity team: Antonio’s, John Stump (Realtor, Caldwell Banker), Bill Mitton (Light Source Electric LLC), Chick-fil-A (White Oak), Martin’s (Laburnum), Davis Produce, Walker’s Dam Grill, and the New Kent Educational Foundation. There were also many parents, coaches, and friends of the program that donated time, money, food, paper products, and gift cards to support the meals. The coaches and players are preparing for the 2017 season and we ask for continue support through…
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Charles City Public Schools First Quarter Honor Rolls 2016-17

Charles City Elementary School Grade 3- All A’s: Melody Harris, Karley Jasper, Amani Simmons. A/B Honor Roll: Damian Barnes, Madison Bradby, Nina Cannada, Alanye Greene, Jaelyn Hayes, Ayssa Justice, Jaylen Locke, Cecilia McMullen. Grade 4- All A’s: Shivawn Harris, Va’Nyah Otey. A/B Honor Roll: Olivia Adkins, Riley Adkins, Robert Bozard, Kyleigh Brockman, Nyhakiyah Cotman, Terrell Crawley, Olivia Crump, Messiyah Greene, India Harris, Curtis Sheridan, Chance Wilson, Markus Woodley. Grade 5- All A’s: Raychel Babb, Nyla Brown, Kaylen Cotman, Makenzie King. A/B Honor Roll: Landon Adkins, Taylor Bey, Brody Bulheller, Que’saun Cotman, Amiah Hargis, Callie Johnson, Logan Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Brennan…
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