Eagle scout rank earned

C&F completes merger with CVB

C&F Financial Coproation announced the completion of the merger of its subsidiary banks, C&F Bank and Central Virginia Bank (CVB) on Mar. 22. CVB merged into C&F Bank, with C&F continuning as the sole bank subsidiary. In addition to the bank merger, CVB was merged into C&F, and a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Virginia Bureau of Financial institutions was terminated. With the completion of the merger, C&F bank has over $1.3 billion in total assets. The corporation is the one-bank holding company for C&F Bank.

“Gotta Have” thrift shop opens in PF

“Gotta Have” Thrift Shop opened its doors on Apr. 1 in Providence Forge. Owner Dale Crawley opened the store in memory of her mother. Items for sell include household wears, antiques, clothing, and more. The store is located at 7311 Pochontas Trail. Hours are 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

CC JROTC cadets take part in “Living History” exhibit

Two Charles City High School JROTC cadets recently participated in a “Living History” seminar sponsored by Virginia War Museum. Cadets Jessica Traynor and Nicole Subley were given the opportunity to attend the February seminars. During these seminars, students and teachers gained accurate knowledge, discussed events, and engaged in conversations with people who were present at American history changing events. During the seminars, students connected with the struggle of veterans on a more personal level. “It was indeed a unique experience to listen to guest speakers from the Vietnam war era and meet some Vietnam War veterans to look back on…
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NK Envirothon activities earth-friendly

New Kent Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the New Kent Clean County Committee and Virginia Farm Bureau, will celebrate Earth Day at its annual “New Kent Environthon” event on Saturday, Apr. 12. The event will consist of activities for all ages, designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Earth friendly demonstrations are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and available for the whole family. “Ocean in Motion,” an aquarium and touch tank, in addition to a live animal demonstration by AWARE rehabilitators and educations, will be on-hand as well. The event will be held at the New Kent Historic School,…
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Taking a bow of thanks

NKHC hosting ‘Freedom Calls’ event

New Kent Historic Commission is hosting “World War II: Freedom Call” on Saturday, June 7, 12-8 p.m. at the New Kent Historic School. The event is honoring men and women who lived during June 7, 1941, during the Invasion of Normandy by the Allied troops. The commission plans to honor ten New Kent men who paid the ultimate price for freedom, as well as other veterans of the period. Documentaries illustrating various actions of war will be playing throughout the day. Military artifacts including tents, printed materials, and vehicles will be on display. Time period musical entertainment and food will…
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Freedom Martial Arts medals at Tae Kwon Do Nationals

The Freedom Martial Arts Sports Team, led by Master John Altizer, won medals and trophies for placing among the top three in each event during a tournament held March 8 in Reston, Va. as part of the 2014 National Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship Team Competition. Five athletes (Olivia Altizer, Sierra Altizer, Dylan Watson, Zach Wiseman, Nicholas Cottrell) from the 10-member team competed and were taking part in only their second competition of the season. The team ranked third heading into the latest tournament and could improve in the standings when results are released later this month. The competition…
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Charles City County Public Schools Honor Roll: Second Quarter 2013-14

Charles City Elementary School Grade 2- A/B Honor Roll: Landon Adkins, Raychel Babb, Nyla Brown, Nyema Charity, Zaniyah Chavis, Jonlei Coles, Kaylen Cotman, Mason Jankowiak, Logan Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Chae Jones, Alana Justice, John Loving, Nia Rice, Jasmyn Rolland, Andie Spillman. Citizenship: Alexis Adkins, Elijah Adkins, Raychel Babb, Amilliyon Berkley, Jonlei Coles, Logan Johnson. Grade 3- All A’s: Hannah Fetter, Carson Menefee, Virginia Nuckols. A/B Honor Roll: Ethan Adams, Tia Armstead, Leeanne Banks, Jordyn Bradby, Sidney Braten, Zachary Brime, Jaida Charity, Jaiden Charity, Teneja Charity, Ryan Christian, Mekhi Crump, Akeira Harris, Tayvion Harris, Jesse Holland, James Jones, Samiyah Jones, Aniyah…
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New Kent Public Schools Honor Roll: Second Quarter 2013-14

George Watkins Elementary School Grade 2- All A’s: Aden Alexander, Conner bailey, Ara Buchman, Anna Chisenhall, Tyler Ervin, Hope Giewont, amber Greiner, Ethan Hanson, Alyssa Jones, Kayla Jones, Kyra Jones, Peyton Keckler, Henry Lang, Max Laurence, Charles McClintock, Raina Niles, Lily Ohlschlager, Hannah Perkins, Quynn Smith, Alexander Tas, Yianna Timberlake, Zachary Wiseman, Meghan York. A/B Honor Roll: Granton Austin, Jason Bennett, Grace Boone, Alivia Boyd, Michael Burch, Laura Clark, Nevaeh Clarke, Heather Claytor, Michael Collier III, Joshua Cottrell, Jordan Craighead, Jayla Crump, Claire Daniel, Carsyn Delph, Nathan Desper, Charles Edwards, John Eleftheriou, Camden Elrod, Taylor Eubank, Brett Ferry, Cianna Fults,…
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