Recognition of service to Charles City County

New Kent Public Safety Awards gala

Agricultural Literary Accessories

Benjamin Harrison Bridge undergoing five months of maintenance starting Apr. 22

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will be undergoing maintenance for the next five months. Starting Monday, Apr. 22, Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be working to replace span locks on the bridge. Work will be completed on intermittent days. Maintenance will take place Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. During this time, flaggers will direct traffic to alternating lifts. During some times, delays will also take place for periodic bridge lifts that will last no longer than 20 minutes. Motorists are advised to pay attention to changes in traffic patterns. Motorists…
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New Kent teen uses love for horses as gateway to balancing life

A love for horse-riding has provided gateways for a New Kent teenager in the equestrian world. Faith Hynes fell in love with horses nearly 10 years ago as a seven-year old. Now at the age of 17, she navigates her passion for them around her academic schedule. Hynes spends roughly six to eight hours a day at Fox Pointe Farm, owned by Colleen Seely. There, Hynes either goes to the barn before school or after school, spending time with them. Seely saw that and offered Hynes some more quality time with the horses. And when it looked like taking care…
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Litter clean-up program created to divert Charles City offenders

Charles City Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has announced the creation of the voluntary litter reduction program in the criminal justice system. The offices petitioned Charles City County’s Circuit Court for the creation after several planning sessions. The petition was signed by Judge B. Elliott Bondurant on Friday, Mar. 22. The program has been created to address mass amounts of litter on Charles City roadways. The program will be used as a potential diversion program for various misdemeanor criminal offenses, particularly with youthful offenders. Oversight of the program will be executed by Charles City Sheriff…
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An ‘Eggstravaganza’ at Harrison Park in Charles City

‘March for Meals’

Vick initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Lauren Vick, a resident of Quinton, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The honor society is membership only, as it accepts the top ten percent of seniors and top 7.5 percent of juniors who are eligible. The society recognizes students who promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engages the community of scholars in service to others. Vick was initiated at Longwood University.

Burn ban law in effect until April 30

Charles City and New Kent Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens that the burning ban law is currently in effect. Under the law, open-air burning prior to 4 p.m. is illegal if the fire is within 300 feet of woods or dry grass. Burning after 4 p.m. is allowed as long as proper precautions are taken. “Over the last few days, Charles City County has experienced brush fires that have burned several acres that have started due to individuals burning miscellaneous items during high winds,” said Charles City County Sheriff Jayson Crawley in a press release. “Burn bans are in effect…
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