Groundbreaking for Bottoms Bridge fire station

Vick sisters recognized for academic honors at respective universities

Two sisters who were members of New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 received respective academic honors from their universities for the Fall 2023 semester. Lauren Vick was named to the President’s List at Longwood University. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 4.0 during the semester. Lucy Vick was named to the Dean’s List at Christopher Newport University. To be recognized for the honor, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Chronicle announces holiday hours

The New Kent-Charles City Chronicle is announcing its holiday office hours. The Chronicle will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Staff will work remotely on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Deadlines for next week’s issue will be Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 12 p.m. Offices will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, for New Year’s Day. The deadline for the Jan. 4, 2024 edition will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, 5 p.m. Staff will return phone calls and respond to emails at their earliest convenience.

Two Providence Forge residents earn Dean’s List recognition from Bridgewater College

Two Providence Forge residents were named to the Dean’s List at Bridgewater College for the Fall 2023 semester. McKenna Mueller and Luke Tomajczyk were recognized for their accolades in a Dec. 18 press release. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.4 or better.

Holiday Card contest winners

Walker earns degree from Virginia Commonwealth University

Jack Walker, a 2020 graduate of New Kent High School, recently earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Walker completed his studies in Dec. 2023 from the university’s school of business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing.

‘Cops who Care’ at Christmas

Charles City 2023 Christmas Parade

Bikes donated to local Christmas Mother programs

Charles City County’s EDA to partner with TPMA as consultant

Charles City County’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) will partner with TPMA as a consultant to lead an economic development and tourism strategic plan for the region. “Charles City County has been eager to kick off this economic development plan for some time,” said Charles City EDA President Dominique White in a press release. “We look forward to working with TPMA and are excited about the expertise they will bring to this important project.” The TPMA team will work with Charles City’s EDA to create an action-oriented plan that will inform and guide county officials, residents, property owners, and developers in…
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