Narron excels to make Honors List at Mary Baldwin University

Delaney Narron, the salutatorian of Charles City County High School’s Class of 2021, has been named to the Honors List at Mary Baldwin University for the Fall 2021 semester. In order to be named to the list, a student must be taking at least 12 hours in course material and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

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

Alan Rice, a resident of Quinton, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and must be taking at least 12 credit course hours.

DiSanto earns Dean’s List accolades from Drury University Day School

Cami DiSanto, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at Drury University Day School for the Fall 2021 semester. In order to be named for the honor, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher while taking at least 12 semester hours.

Jones named to Dean’s List at University of North Georgia

Ryan Jones, a resident of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia for the Fall 2021 semester. In order to be recognized for the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or better while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Editorial: Let’s make more memories and have fewer regrets with our loved ones

Time passes by us quickly. It’s time to make memories with our loved ones. My editorial is a reflection of both my New Year’s resolution and just an observation I had from my many years of coaching. It is both eye-opening and gives me a sense of appreciation, and I hope it does the same for you all. Last year, I made a resolution that everyday on social media I would share an event that meant from me that day, as well as post a personalized birthday message to that person and what they mean to me. Believe it or…
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Recognizing Dr. Calvin Green’s legacy

Editorial: What to do about COVID-19 in 2022

As we transition into 2022, most of us are asking the same question: “What to do? What to do?” As COVID-19 ramps up once again, many of us are frustrated because there is nothing we can do to stop it. Yes, vaccines are slowing it down, but it’s more than likely that at some point we will catch it. What people misconstrue is that getting the vaccine will prevent the virus. No, it won’t. It’s like getting the flu vaccine. It’s there to prevent symptoms and reduce it, but the spread will continue unfortunately. People who do not get the…
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Editorial: The year 2022 will be a great year for all of us

This editorial is for everyone who has been lucky enough to get through Christmas and see a new year. New Year’s Day is Saturday and 2022 should be a great year for us all. We have to be realistic and ask ourselves, “Is it really going to be different?” We must challenge ourselves to be better and stick to what we say we will do. The new year will bring new and old challenges. It will bring decisions that we make, but it is a time to start fresh and realize that we can all change our futures and have…
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Quilt of Valor

Charles City Circuit Court recipient of $28,000 grant

Charles City County Circuit Court has received a grant to help with the preservation of local records. The Library of Virginia has awarded $28,419.50 to Charles City County Circuit Court Clerk Victoria Washington for the preservation process. The funds will be used to conserve Deed Books 6, 10, and 20 also Land Book 1882-1887, Land Book 1888-1893, Land Book 1900-1905, Register of Births 1865-1896, and Register of Deaths 1865-1896. The records will also be digitized as well and kept through the clerk’s online records management system. “We’re very excited,” said Washington through a press release. “These records are the history…
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