Petroleum leak discovered at Adkins Store in Charles City

A local Charles City County store is now the subject of an investigation after a petroleum leak was discovered. Adkins Store, located at the 9900 block of Lott Cary Road, has been cited for violations by several organizations after two public meetings were held on Tuesday, July 16. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Virginia Department of Health (VDOH), the Chickahominy Health District (CHD), and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) met with constituents at two different locations to discuss preliminary findings. DEQ’s Office of Spill and Response presented a timeline of their preliminary findings during the…
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Bronze Award project

Presentation to Senior Connections

Eyeglasses donations

Five graduate with degrees from Shenandoah University

Five local residents were among more than 1,200 graduates from Shenandoah University as part of Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Colette Girouard of Quinton, Brylea Ricks of Providence Forge, and Matthias Rogers all graduated with bachelor’s degrees from the university. Girouard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in film production, Ricks graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, and Rogers graduated with a Bachelor of Music in church music. Lindsey Davis of Barhamsville and Nicholas Seymour of Providence Forge earned master’s degrees. Davis earned a Master of Science in occupational therapy, and Seymour earned a Master of Science in…
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Chickahominy Area Triad receives medical alert devices through Alert1 sponsorship

Alert1 Medical Alert Services, a national provider of emergency alert and monitoring services, is now an official sponsor of the Chickahominy Area Triad senior safety program. Alert1 will be supporting 25 vulnerable seniors in Charles City and New Kent County by supplying personal emergency response systems (PERS) devices, medical alert systems that consist of 24/7 live monitoring by trained agents, at no cost to the recipients. “The charitable donation of the requested medical alert systems will bring a sense of security, comfort, and relief not only to our senior citizens living alone, but also to the family members and the…
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Community Health Improvement Plan announced for Charles City County

Charles City County’s Steering Committee and the Chickahominy Health District (CHD) have released the 2024-28 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan aims to address county priorities that include healthcare access and quality, economic stability, infrastructure, and workplace development, and childhood health and education. The CHIP is a five-year plan that will guide collaborative efforts to address the priorities with partners in healthcare, schools, nonprofit organizations, and local government. “A Community Health Improvement Plan is a great example of collaboration and teamwork,” said Population Health Planning and Improvement Coordinator for CHD Emily Hines. “We had many partners coming together with…
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Cumberland Hospital recognized for Gluten-Free Food Service program

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent County has been certified as a Gluten-Free Food Service program. The Cumberland Hospital nutrition team met requirements of rigorous standards and expectations that include audits by the Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS). “I am proud of the hard work by our dietary team to achieve this prestigious certification,” said Garrett Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of Cumberland Hospital. “Being able to offer Gluten Free options in a dedicated meal preparation area increases our ability to serve our unique patient population.”

Chickahominy Health District recognized for public health emergencies preparedness

The Chickahominy Health District, which serves Charles City and New Kent, has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan, respond, and recover from public health emergencies. The recognition is given to organizations that meet the comprehensive benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHOS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviews of the organization are assessed by the ability to meet national standards for public health preparedness and align with federal government requirements, along with other national best practices.

Townsend recognized for academic success at Fort Hays State University

William Townsend, a resident of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Fort Hays State University for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher.