Editorial: Let’s put the ‘unity’ back into our community

So, I haven’t written an editorial in a while. I’ve been doing so many things between my multiple jobs that I haven’t had time for myself to reflect. But one thing that drew me to write this is the fact that we are lacking ‘unity’ in our community. Yes, I know I’ve written about this topic before, but now it’s to the point where it is beginning to frustrate me. Not because I am mad on the ongoings, but I am sad because we still have not learned our lessons. Let’s face it, if you live or work in Charles…
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A ‘skybound’ scholarship

New Kent Community Development Corporation announce scholarship recipients

New Kent’s Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) has awarded four scholarships to local students who graduated high school in 2022. Treyvon Taylor was the recipient of the NKCDC academic scholarship in the amount of $250. Elizabeth Ross, Jaiden McCoy, and Shemaiah Young were all awarded with the Eugene R. Williams Scholarship based on high academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Ross, who was New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 valedictorian, received a $1,000 award, while McCoy and Young each received $500 monetary contributions.

‘Cones with Cops’

Editorial: New Kent’s growth is the blueprint for Charles City County

Last week, AutoZone’s Distribution Center broke ground in New Kent County, opening the possibility of 352 new jobs. Along with Quinton Elementary School’s scheduled opening, the county’s leaders have listened to the people and continues to flourish. They continue to make a statement on what it means to be responsible from the fiscal standpoint, as well as flat out getting things done. New Kent is the blueprint for Charles City to flourish in the next 10 to 15 years. I see changes starting to happen in Charles City, and while they are not making a bunch of noise, I see…
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Mills earns Dean’s List recognition at University of Utah

Alexa Mills, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Utah for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 graded credit hours.

Charles City County Public Schools Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-22

Charles City Elementary School Grade 3- All A’s: Dillon Cash, Brayden Sweeney. A/B Honor Roll: Edith Easter, Noah Jefferson, Desire’e Jones, Katalayah Pha, Kaiden Thomas, Skylar Whitehead, Mateo Williams. Grade 4- All A’s: Bradley Babb, Karley Bradby, Joelle Hayes, Try’Nity Hunter, Kelsie Isbell, Brielle Key, Jessamyn Kigis, Allyson Martin, Alvin Meadors, Ella Nolan, Easton Powell, Micha Saunders, Caitlyn Sheridan, Zachary Smith, Jai Whitaker, Carroll Williams IV. A/B Honor Roll: Heaven Atkins, Jeremiah Bright, Lanasia Crewe, Matthew Davis, Amirah Dobson, Courtney Ferguson, Lucas Holliday, Jordyn Holmes, Harper Meadors, Hayden Rhoten, Natalee Shadel, Charisma Tyler, Camden Wooten. Grade 5- All A’s: Logan…
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Former Charles City salutatorian recognized on Mary Baldwin University’s Dean’s List

Delaney Narron, Charles City County High School’s Class of 2021 salutatorian, made the Honors List at Mary Baldwin University for the Spring 2022 semester. To be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled as a full-time student.

Two locals earn degrees from Radford University

Two local residents graduated from Radford University as part of Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies held on May 7. Kirsten Torrence of Quinton earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance. Skylar Hogge of New Kent earned an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Bauer makes Dean’s List at Hollins University

Emily Bauer, a resident of Charles City, earned Dean’s List accolades from Hollins University for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while enrolled as a full-time student.