John Berry to perform on behalf of Arts Alive

As part of Arts Alive holiday showcase, John Berry will be performing at the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium in West Point as part of his “Christmas in America” tour on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Berry will perform his top Christmas hits and a selection of holiday favorites. A casual reception to meet the performer will be held on Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m. at Tony & George’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant in West Point, with an “All Media Art Show” prior to the performance at the Robinson/Olsson auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (65…
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Charles City Honor Rolls: First Quarter 2014-15

Charles City Elementary School Grade 2- All A’s: Noah Flippo, Shivawn Harris, Traneja Winfield. A/B Honor Roll: Aiden Adams, Olivia Adkins, Christian Bagley, Sherod Barnes, Kyleigh Brockman, Terrell Crawley, Messiyah Greene, Elijah Harris, Cash Jones, Kelvin King, Julian LaPastora, Bryana Lewis, Stephon Davis-Moore, Samuel Nickerson, Va’Nyah Otey, Breanna Searle, Aja Thompson, London Williams, Taniya Williams, Chance Wilson, Markus Woodley Jr. Citizenship: Terrell Crawley, Noah Flippo, Samuel Nickerson, Va’Nyah Otey, London Williams, Traneja Winfield. Grade 3- All A’s: Nyla Brown, Lucas Johnson, Chae Jones. A/B Honor Roll: Landon Adkins, Raychel Babb, Dallena Bell, Taylor Bey, Zaniyah Chavis, Kaylen Cotman, Que’saun Cotman,…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks Brickshire for safe and fun Halloween

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Brickshire community, especially residents of the Sanctuary. Because we live in a rural section of New Kent, for three years now we have visited your community on Halloween with our three children for trick or treating. So many of you passing out candy, camped out in your driveways and your cul-de-sac “gatherings” on Halloween night made for a safe and wonderful Halloween night. Thank you for being such good neighbors and loving our children and what looks to be hundred’s more from all over New Kent Co….
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Food Drive benefits Friendship Cafe

New Kent University class of 2014

NKMS Veterans Day Program 2014

Top horse in show

No drugs found in NK school search

New Kent Sheriff’s Office conducted a random drug search of school property on Nov. 7 in an effort to keep the area drug-free. In conjuction with the Virginia State Police K-9 Unit and New Kent Public Schools, New Kent Sheriff’s Office searched the middle and high schools, with both schools returning negative results.

CCES ‘Leaders of the Month’

Senior Connections providing baskets

Senior Connections, that serves Charles City and New Kent County, is partnering with the Capital Area Agency on Aging and Richmond’s Office on Aging for the 25th Annual Holiday Gift Basket Project for Older Adults. The project promotes healthy aging and helps seniors remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. The agency is currently requesting donations to complete the baaskets. Items are acceptable are nonperishable food items, grocery and pharmacy gift cards, emergency/disaster prepardness items, and basic household needs. Items donated are to be received by Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Senior Connections office at 24 E. Cary…
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