Editorial: Facing tasks that are often deemed impossible

Have you ever been in a position where you’ve been given a task to complete, but yet you know it’s nearly impossible to do so? Well, that’s how I felt this week. In today’s society, there are things that people expect us to be able to do even when we don’t have the resources. There are comparisons you can make in a variety of fields where this may apply. From education to government to recreational activities, positions of leadership are expected to complete assignments in the most efficient way. But what happens when you know that assignment is something that…
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Chickahominy Pow-Wow returns after two-year hiatus

After a two-year hiatus, the 70th rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 70th annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with…
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Editorial: Let’s learn to be better in life with our choices and actions

I find myself upset when I see trends or activities done by other people doing things that shouldn’t be done. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we do not learn from the past. The result may lead to a tragic future for some people. I speak on this because I recently covered several court cases involving crimes where individuals were driving under the influence whether it’s drugs or alcohol. And as I sit in on these court cases and listen to these things, I wonder if people really take heed of actions from others in the past. From driving…
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New Dollar General store opens in Charles City

A second Dollar General store has opened its doors in Charles City County. Located at 3380 Wayside Road, the new store is one of the newer models by the company that is expected to house grocery items. “We believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of the Charles City store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that includes great prices on quality products in a convenient location,” said Matthew Simonsen, senior vice president of real estate and store development for Dollar General.

Back-to-school in Charles City County

Editorial: If you don’t believe in yourself, then no one else will either

No matter what you do in life, there is one thing that will always for certain; if you do not believe in yourself, then no one else will either. I can speak from this from a personal standpoint. When I was growing up as a young person in Charles City County, I had no confidence or belief that I would be anything in life. I had one obstacle after another. I did not believe in myself and believed what others were saying. I wondered why people were being so mean to me and why I didn’t have more confidence in…
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Proclaiming Grace Outreach scholarship recipients

Letter to the Editor: Thinking seriously about basic issues in our society

Some people need to think seriously about some basic issues in our society where we could do better. Why should we be content with how things are when finding ways to fix problems would improve life for everyone? The way some of us act at times leaves a lot to be desired. Not only do we through negligence spread disease germs, throw trash from vehicles onto roadways, or stay mad when dealing intelligently with a grievance would resolve it, we seem to want to kill or crush opponents if they don’t subscribe to our firmly held beliefs. Wouldn’t an effort…
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LaCoss earns Masters Degree from Mount Mary University

Alyssa LaCoss, a resident of Lanexa, recently graduated from Mount Mary University as part of Spring 2022 ceremonies. LaCoss earned a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling.

Siblings earn Doctorates