Editorial: Young people need to prepare for a changing world today

My message to the young people returning to school is this; the world is changing. My advice to you is that the world is becoming more complicated by the day. You must understand that the world is different than the generations before you. Technology is constantly evolving, making it more difficult to live everyday with just one job. The cost of living continues to go up, along with the stress of life. To the young people, do not worry about the latest fashion or trends. You need to focus on furthering yourself in whatever you are trying to do. This…
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Wells graduates from Bethel University

Zachary Wells, a resident of Quinton, recently completed his studies at Bethel University. Wells graduated during Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also was named to the Honors List for the Spring 2022 semester, which requires students to accumulate a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

Making a splash at New Kent County’s Fair

Charles City’s Class of 2019 valedictorian makes Dean’s List at Tufts University

Jason Brown, the 2019 valedictorian of Charles City County High School, was named to the Dean’s List at Tufts University for the Spring 2022 semester. To earn the recognition, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Harcum earns Dean’s List honors at University of Maryland Global Campus

Brandon Harcum, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits while accumulating a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Editorial: Balancing two jobs while trying to still give back to the community

There are times where I can’t make every community event or meeting. Similar to most people today, I work two jobs. I am blessed to do so, and I continue to remain unbiased in what I do. But sometimes, people wonder if I favor one job over another. I don’t do that, but I also don’t deny that my athletic duties are more of a passion to keep the community of Charles City going. However, there is also a reality when I have to try to break things down to people of why I do both jobs and tasks. I…
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Charles City National Night Out

Donation to Quinton Volunteer Fire Company

Editorial: Achieving your personal goals won’t always be easy

We all have goals in life. However, what do we need to do to accomplish those goals without falling completely off the wagon? This is a conversation that occurs every year for every living human being. We all have that instinct to want to accomplish something. We have that ambition to want something so bad that sometimes we burn ourselves out too quickly. We must understand that goals are not met overnight. They are well thought out plans that have a long, strategic end that meets a resolution. The day and time we live in now is a microwave society….
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First graduates of Charles City Neighborhood College