New Kent County Fair

Tamika Hathaway accumulated 172 points to claim top billing in the adult division of New Kent’s County Fair sweepstakes. Oraphine Crump finished in second with 139 points, while Martha Martin earned third place with 115 points. In the youth division, Justine Eckert scored 68 points to earn the top spot among participants. Luke Holloway finished second with 43 points, while Kelsey DeHart and Aaron Sweeney each scored 39 points to finish tied for third. Adult Division 1. Tamika Hathaway 172, 2. Oraphine Curmp 139, 3. Martha Martin 115, 4. Hal Wallof 110, 5. Donna Thompson 103, 6. Marilyn DeHart 101,…
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Charles City County Fair

Judy Ledbetter earned 22 blue ribbons and was recognized as the top adult winner with a total of 35 ribbons at the Charles City County Fair on Sept. 14. Tina Whitehead accumulated 18 blue ribbons to garner second place, while Louise Hudgins earned 14 blue ribbons to earn a third place recognition. Hudgins also was named “Best in Charles City” with her rendition of carrot cake. In the youth division, Sarah Black and Gina Slattum both earned honors for the top spot with three blue ribbons apiece. Youth Division Eli Black- 1 blue, 1 red, 2 white. Mary Black- 2…
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CC Ruritan Steak Feast

Bridging ceremony

Eagle scout earned

Autumn Harvest Stomp

NKGC anniversary

Providence Forge resident headlines tour

A Providence Forge teenager will headline a tour to promote efforts against bullying. Justis Allison (Justis Bratt), a 13-year old singer, will have her first concert on the “No More Bullying Tour” on Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at the NOVA community college auditorium in Woodbridge. Bratt’s tour includes stops at Fort Belvoir Military Base, Quantico Marine Corp base, Silver Spring (Maryland), and Alexandria. Bratt has recorded two albums for KJV Media Entertainment. The New Kent native has professionally performed since the age of five, performing over 650 shows in 30 states.

Arts Alive series begins September 28

Arts Alive opens its tenth season of performances with “An Evening With Hal Linden.” The opening performance is Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center in West Point with Hal Linden, an American actor, singer, and musician whose career spans more than 65 years. Linden has appeared in Broadway plays, and a variety of school television specials including “Schoolhouse Rocks” and “The Writings on the Wall,” a CBS Schoolbreak special episode. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and over), and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at www.artaliveinc.org, by calling 843-3475,…
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Adopt-a-family applications available

With the holiday season approaching, Charles City’s Department of Social Services is asking for support of its Christmas assistance program. Applications are currently being accepted for assistance for ages 0-12 until Friday, Oct. 18. If interested in adopting a family or for more information, contact LaToya Davis at 652-1708.