Freedom flag presented

New trailer

Mentoring program in CC

Letter to the Editor: Says bridge closure is “Just not right.”

For more than three years, the Va. Dept of Transportation (VDOT) has known that the bridge on Rt. 618 linking New Kent and Charles City needed repair. Yet, the masterminds took it upon themselves to close it without any plans to restore it or replace it and gave no notice to the 1300 daily users. Determined to be too dangerous for even foot traffic, pictures are available showing VDOT placing four full-size “Jersey” walls with the truck and front end loader all on the bridge at the same time with no effects, but the sign says it is against the…
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CC Roast

Newest Rotary member

New Kent Gymnastics Center expanding programs to include infants

New programs are being brought to New Kent Gymnastics Center to help the development of infants. Bright and Early, a new weekday morning program at the New Kent Gymnastics Center, focuses on preschool enrichment and infant development. Parents (nanny, grandparent. etc.) can bring all of their children under the age of five for half-hour mini classes. Toddlers will work on fine motor skills, gymnastics, and multi-sport training. At the same time, babies will have classes exposing them to fun tummy time, themes to nurture imagination, sensory exposure (bubbles, toys, music, colors) and varying movements. Classes will be beneficial to parents,…
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Meals on Wheels volunteers needed

Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers and workers are needed for Charles City and New Kent County. “Many of our neighbors are homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves,” said Janet Sodell, Charles City’s field site associate and a resident of New Kent. “Meals on Wheels ensures that this vulnerable population has healthy food to eat.” If you are interested in volunteering or would like information, call Sodell at 521-2500, or visit the website www.feedmore.org.

Sickal-Odom

The marriage of Cristen Kate Odom and Anthony Burton Sickal took place on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Taylor’s Farm in Providence Forge. The bride is the daughter of Elaine Taylor Odom and Joe Chrystal and Keith & Cindy Odom. She is the granddaughter of Christine Taylor and the late Frank R. Taylor of Providence Forge and Cecil and Muriel Odom of North Carolina. The groom is the son of Ray and Brenda Sickal of Barhamsville. He is the grandson of the late Lloyd and Grace Greene of King William and Corneila Johnson and the late Joseph Sickal of King…
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Income reported

C&F Financial Corporation is reporting a net income of $4.2 million or a $1.22 per share for the second quarter of 2013, compared with $4.0 million or $1.22 per share for the first quarter a year ago. The corporation is the one-bank holding company for C&F Bank.