Charles City Circuit Court receives $17,000 grant for records preservation

Charles City County’s Circuit Court has been awarded a grant for the preservation of local records. The grant, in the amount of $17,107.50, will be used to digitize Land Book 1867, 1869-1874, Land Book 1921-24, Reassessment of Lands 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925. “We’re very excited,” commented Victoria Cox-Washington, Circuit Court Clerk of Charles City County. “These records are the history of our county! We have an obligation to make sure that they are available for future generations.” The documents and books will be stored in the court’s offices.

Kip Kephart Citizenship Award recipients

Coutus make Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary

Abbey and Braden Coutu, graduates of New Kent High School’s Class of 2019, were recognized on the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary for the Fall 2022 semester. In order to earn the recognition, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Three locals named to President’s List at Shenandoah University for Fall 2022 semester

Several local students were name to the President’s List at Shenandoah University for the Fall 2022 semester. Brylea Ricks of Providence Forge, Colette Girouard of Quinton, and Rachel Owens of Lanexa were all named to the President’s List. To be recognized for the honor, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher while being enrolled as a full-time student.

Adkins research presented at Radford University exhibit

Ayiana Adkins, a resident of Charles City, recently presented research at Radford University’s Fourth Annual Winter Creative Activities and Research Days. Adkins presented an Art History exhibit entitled “Exploration of African Arts.” The exhibit is part of Radford University’s Office of Undergraduate Research to solve problems faced in society and on the planet. Students presented their research projects through poster projects or oral presentations.

Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight beginning Jan. 5

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will experience overnight closures beginning Thursday, Jan. 5, for aerial cable work. Closures will take place during the overnight hours beginning Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. The bridge is scheduled to reopen the next morning at 6 a.m. Corresponding dates for the overnight closures are Jan. 5-6, and Jan. 9-12. Motorists are advised to use the following detour: –Traveling Northbound from Prince George: Take Route 10 West to Interstate 295 North. Take Exit 22A to Route 5 East to return to Route 106/156. –Traveling Southbound from Charles City:…
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‘GEM of the Year’

Kegley named to Dean’s List at Emory and Henry College

Roy Kegley, a resident of Quinton, has been named to the Dean’s List of Emory and Henry College for the Fall 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled full-time.

Make-a-Wish in New Kent

CCPR Holiday Card contest winners