Charles City Autumn Pilgrimage Tour returns after two-year hiatus

After a two-year hiatus, the Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour in Charles City is returning on Sept. 24. Sponsored by Westover Episcopal Church, some of America’s most historic homes will open their doors for the tour. Properties this year include Berkeley Plantation, Inn at Eagles’ Watch, River Edge, Cary Hill, Kittiewan, Westover Plantation, and Westover Episcopal Church. For more information about the tour, call (757) 561-6430 or visit https://westoverepiscopalchurch.org/.

Bench donation to Heritage Public Library

Williams named to Dean’s List at Howard University

Alexis Williams, the valedictorian of Charles City County High School’s Class of 2021, was named to the Dean’s List at Howard University for the 2021-22 year. To qualify for this achievement, a student must enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Masquerade ball to benefit Bridges of Change Domestic Violence Shelter in New Kent

A masquerade ball to benefit the Bridges of Change Domestic Violence Shelter in New Kent will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. at Colonial Downs. The Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball will benefit Bridges of Change, a nonprofit domestic violence shelter that serves residents from surrounding jurisdictions, including Charles City. “This event is an important outreach and fundraising opportunity where proceeds directly affect the operational consistency of the organization,” said Bridges of Change board member Mary Hamm. “The bold and fun nature of the event that includes live music, raffles, and an elegant aesthetic is guaranteed to be…
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Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight from Sept. 18-23

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, that connects Charles City and Prince George County, will close nightly to vehicle traffic for bridge washing and repairs for a week beginning on Monday, Sept. 18. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will have closures starting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18, with the bridge reopening at 5 a.m. the following morning. Weather permitting, work is expected to be completed by Friday, Sept. 23, 5 a.m. A detour is in place for motorists during the overnight closures. Those heading to Prince George/Hopewell will be directed westbound on Route 5 (John Tyler Memorial Highway) to Interstate 295…
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Charles City County Fair 2022

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

Walters earns President’s List recognition from Southern New Hampshire University

William Walters, a resident of Lanexa, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s President’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

Bland named to Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University

Heather Bland, a resident of Lanexa, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Pulaski to study Russian language abroad in NSLI-Y program

Anna Pulaski, a resident of Quinton, was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship and will study the Russian language for nine months in Kyrgzystan. NSLI-Y is a program organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that promotes critical language learning among American Youth. Pulaski was one of 80 students selected from more than a thousand applicants that was selected to participate in the NSKI-Y program. She will also take part in Virginia Tech’s Russian Flagship program in Fall 2023.