Letter to the Editor: Touts Ecimovic’s accomplishments as New Kent Commissioner of Revenue

On June 20, a primary will be held to determine who will represent the Republican Party in the Fall election for Commissioner of Revenue. The two candidates are Laura M. Ecimovic and Terry K. Cornelius. Traditionally, New Kent County has voted Republican and whoever wins this primary is likely to become our next Commissioner of Revenue in the Fall election. So, why is this primary vote so important and what does it mean to the citizens of New Kent? It is important because approximately 74 percent of county funds are assessed or processed by the Commissioner of Revenue’s office. It…
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Letter to the Editor: Supports Cornelius for New Kent Commissioner of Revenue

I am writing to give my support for Terry Cornelius, who is running for the office of Commissioner of Revenue for New Kent County. The office has been in the grip of an incumbent machine for 16 years. As a believer in term limits, I say it is time for new leadership. Terry’s opponent has lost touch with the citizens. The office is currently using some of the highest evaluations available to assess tax, resulting in many people keeping their boats and RVs in different counties. Our business tax is enforced ruthlessly on ‘Mom and Pop’ businesses while forgiving mega-companies…
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New Kent High School 2019 grad Bonner earns Bachelor’s Degree

Brandon Bonner, a 2019 graduate of New Kent High School, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia. Bonner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He will begin his career working in that field with the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Raleigh.

Bonner earns Master’s Degree from UNC

Sherese Bonner, a 2017 graduate of New Kent High School, recently graduated with her Master’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bonner earned her Master of Public Administration Degree and will work as a program analyst at the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Presidential Management Fellow in Washington D.C.

Clopton Memorial Scholarship winners

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma awards

Statewide honor for victim witness program

BCCTC Workforce Signing Day

Klink to run for Commonwealth Attorney of Charles City County

Tyler Klink has announced his candidacy for the position of Commonwealth’s Attorney of Charles City County. “I’m running for Commonwealth’s Attorney because my experience as a prosecutor, because my family has decided to make Charles City our home, and because I’m passionate about making the community that we live in safe for everyone,” Klink said in a press release, referencing his tenures in Pittsylvania County, a special prosecutor in other courts, and his current position as Charles City County’s Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. “I believe that Charles City both needs and deserves an experienced prosecutor as Commonwealth Attorney. “I believe in…
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