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Application process underway for New Kent Christmas Mother program

New Kent Christmas Mother program has opened the application process for the upcoming holiday season. The program is managed jointly by the Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma club and the LaSertoma and Shore to Shore LaSertoma club. The two clubs promote friendship, fellowship, and supports philanthropic endeavors within the community and internationally, as well as coordinate with others in the community to provide food, clothes, and gifts to families. The Christmas mother program is dedicated to provide gifts to local children to make sure each can celebrate the holiday. The program is seeking assistance and sponsors in an effort to…
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National 4-H week celebrates in CC, NK

Charles City and New Kent County celebrates National 4-H week from Oct. 7-11. More than six million young people across the country will partake in the celebration. In Charles City, more than 375 youth, 21 adult volunteers, and two youth volunteers help with the 4-H program. Charles City has participated in Junior 4-H camp, in-school programming, and a nutrition program in conjunctions with the county’s park and recreation summer program. In New Kent, more than 390 youth, 54 adult volunteers, and 22 youth volunteers have contributed to the program. New Kent has also participated in the Junior 4-H camp, as…
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Candy buy-back helps U.S. troops

The fifth annual Halloween Candy Buy Back is redefining the meaning “sweet deal” for one area dentist. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Vicki L. Tibbs and receive $1 per pound of candy donaed up to $5. Candy donations, notes of gratitude from kids to the troops, and toothbrushes are then being sent to armed forces overseas via Operation Gratitude. “Kids can still have all the fun of trick-or-treating, and feel great about supporting our troops overseas,” said Dr. Tibbs, adding that this year the emphasis is on toothbrushes. Candy is being collected at Dr. Tibbs’…
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‘Bizarre Bazaar’ returns to Richmond

The 38th annual Bizarre Bazaar extravaganza returns to Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, Dec. 5 and concludes Sunday, Dec. 8. The four-day Christmas shopping extravaganza features more than 500-juried regional and national exhibitors. The bazaar will offer the latest in unique gifts, jewelry, toys, clothing, decorative accessories, quality crafts, fine arts, hand-painted furniture, gourmet foods, holiday merchandise and more in four contiguous exhibition buildings. Admission is $7 for adults and $1.50 for children. Advance discount tickets may be purchased from Oct. 1 to Dec. 4 for only $6.50. Early Bird shopping is also available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings…
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Letter to the Editor: Enjoyed New Kent fair’s atmosphere

On Saturday Sept. 21, my husband and I attended the featured entertainment at the New Kent County Fair. The American Pride tribute to the Statler Brothers was excellent. The musicians’ voices sounded just like the Statler Brothers. Since the group was so nice, we got to take photos and chat with them. I wish more people had taken the opportunity to go to such a great concert. Such entertainment should be made available to the public more often. The last time we attended a concert at Colonial Downs, the security allowed the crowd to stand in front of seated patrons,…
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Local authors headline GW alum meeting

Local authors Lavonne Patterson Allen and Camilla Lewis Tramuel, of Allen-N-Tramuel Books, will be the featured speakers at the George W. Watkins Alumni and Scholastic Association Annual Meeting and Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12. The meeting will take place at the Cumberland Community Center at 3 p.m. During the meeting, the graduating classes of 1943, 1953, and 1963 will be recognized. The recently published book by Allen & Tramuel entitled, “The Heritage of African American, New Kent County, Volume I, Early Education, Colored Schools,” looks into the education of African Americans from 1865 thru 1970 when all schools integrated. Books…
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C&F completes acquisition of CVB

C&F Financial Corporation and Central Virginia Banks have announced the completion of the acquisition of Central Virginia Bankshares Inc. C&F acquired CVB in an all-cash transaction valued at $0.32 per common share, or approximately $853,00 in aggregate. Additionally, C&F redeemed $3.35 million of all preferred stock and warrants issued to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program, which totaled $13.24 million as of March 21. After acquisition of CVB, the combined company’s assets are $1.4 billion. C&F is the one-bank holding company for Citizens and Farmers Bank.

‘Move over’ law to be enforced

Virginia State Police have partnered with Nationwide Insurance to promote the “move over” law to promote public safety and personnel and all who drive tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles. Since 2003, 138 on-duty law enforcement officers have been killed on the nation’s highways, being the fourth-leading cause of death for a law enforcement officer. Implemented in 2002, Virginia’s law requires drivers to change to another travel lane or, when unable to, cautiously pass emergency personnel stopped on the side of the road. The law also applies to highway maintenance vehicles and tow trucks with flashing amber lights. For more…
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