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.

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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