Jones completes police academy

Corey Braxton Jones graduated Sept. 4 from Henrico’s 56th Basic Police Academy. Jones completed the 32-week training course that covered areas of academic, physical, and firearm training. Jones is a 2007 graduate of New Kent High School and a 2011 graduate of VCU where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is the son of Dwight and Angie Jones of Providence Forge and the grandson of L. Marcella Braxton of Lanexa and Elizabeth Jones of Providence Forge.

Amanda’s Closet opens in New Kent

Amanda’s Closet, an upscale consignment of women, children, and men’s clothing, and some furniture, is now open at 3215 Rock Creek Villa Drive, Suite E, in New Kent. The store is owned by Sandra Johnson and started as dedication to her daughter, Amanda, who had a stroke at the age of 14, but continues to live strong at the age of 20. Johnson performed accounting for the past 10 years and decided to enter the cosignment business because she loved it and enjoys it. Johnson says she chose the location because of support from other businesses in the plaza, as…
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CVHS added staff to provide assistance

Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS), based locally out of the Charles City Regional Health and Regional Health Services (CCRHS) has awarded funding to hire Outreach and Enrollment staff (O&E). The new staff will be available to provide information to anyone in the community about the new Health Care Marketplace (also known and the Affordable Health Insurance Exchanges). From October 1 to March 1, 2014, the health insurance marketplace will open enrollment to individuals and families for health insurance coverage. Coverage will begin on Jan. 1, 2014, with uninsured patients at that time facing a penalty if not enrolled in a…
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Back-to-school block party

Stylin’ back to school

Locals earn recognition from JTCC

John Tyler Community College has recognized students from Charles City and New Kent who were named to the honors list for the 2013 summer semester. Leonard Williams of Charles City, Lindsey Johnson of Providence Forge, Wendy Stevens of Quinton, and Joseph Hambley of Lanexa were named to the JTCC honors list. Students named to the honors list have completed at least 24 college credit hours at the school and have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5.

‘Thank You’ after a fire

100 years old celebration

Letter to the Editor: Challenges proposed changes in plan

In July’s Charles City Planning Commission meeting, there was a proposal to revise the current Comprehensive Plan and zoning that bypasses current ordinances. I reside within the Adkins Store district as described in the plan and my neighborhood may be directly affected. The changes will create the possibilities of mass density development by right and I don’t feel it is in the best interest to our community. Speaking to other individuals in this community, there have been no supporters of these proposed changes and many feel that it will adversely affect the existing community. The planning department appears to take…
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Letter to the Editor: Concerned over Adkins Road bridge closure

I agree with the writer’s letter published (in the September 4 Chronicle-Extra) concerning the bridge over route 618. I would like to draw attention to the centralization of road building and maintenance in the Virginia state government. Many other states delegate the building and maintenance of local roads to their county governments. In this way, local officials, who are more in tune with the needs of and more accountable to local residents, are made responsible for the health of the local transportation system. Yes, your local taxes may go up a bit. On the other hand, your local transportation system…
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