‘Sealing’ its place in New Kent’s history

Little Free Pantry in New Kent aims to assist those in need

With several people struggling with necessities and essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic, a community idea was created to assist citizens in New Kent County. The Little Free Pantry was created to assist people to get items of need before heading to a market due to lack of finances. Located near the New Kent County Government Complex at 7911 Courthouse Way, the idea was originated by individuals who were concerned about people who became unemployed and the aging population who could not afford key essentials. The pantry is usually stocked, with items from dry goods to cleaning items, toiletries and more….
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Editorial: We should take time to spend it with our families today

We should all take time to spend with our families and do it with no apologies. The last year should have taught us all that spending time with family is essential. We have deal with so many issues during this time. One word that should always be at the forefront from now on is togetherness. The word togetherness means unity. It means bringing together different generations and giving perspectives on life. Sadly, the last year-plus has resulted in us having to deal with many good people passing away because of the virus and other health problems. It’s even different as…
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New Kent alum Williams instrumental in $1 million donation to HBCUs

Richard E. Williams Jr., a 1980 graduate of New Kent High School and current president of Virginia Sports and Technology Group, assisted with the awarding of a $1 million donation to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) located in Virginia. The donation was presented by Golden Nugget Online Gaming, with Williams being instrumental in organizing the contribution. The donation will be split among five colleges and universities throughout the state.

Editorial: What kind of examples are we setting for the next generation today?

If you think the faces of the youth of America are buried deep into cell phones and other forms of technology, think again. There has been a longtime stigma that the next generation of leaders are too focused on what’s going on now to care about their long-term future. Once again, this assumption is wrong. In fact, it may be the total opposite. Today’s society is a testament on how we need to continuously work together for the betterment of the next generation. We can agree to disagree on several matters, but in the end if we’re not doing what’s…
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Letter to the Editor: Some people can’t fight the battles that need to be fought

In a ‘Letter to the Editor’ entitled “This isn’t the United States of America that we are living in” in a previous edition of the Chronicle, I was an “armchair quarterback,” pontificating on things but avoiding participation in real corrective action. What excuse do I have? First, at my age, it takes much time to do basic bodily functions, such as eating, bathing, getting dressed and grooming. Second, medical conditions limit me and what I can do. Third, my driving days are nearly over, especially at night. Finally, my cognitive abilities may be waning. I’m not exactly a total washout,…
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Editorial: Social media and how it hinders our society

Social media can provide a false reality in today’s world. It can break an individual or an entire community at times. When we look at the influences of social media on the Internet, they can bring up good things such as businesses closer to consumers to promote local businesses. They can also help people stay in touch with each other when there aren’t other ways to do so. But there are downsides as well. We have so many people that are obsessed with social media fame. The cost of that fame can cost a person. There is nothing wrong with…
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Jones completes U.S. Army advanced camp

Ryan Jones, a native of Quinton, completed advanced camp for the United States Army this summer. Jones was one of 149 cadets from the University of North Georgia to complete the 38-day camp. The camp is used to test cadets on their military and leadership skills.

Editorial: Understanding addictions, both the positive and negative ones

While I can’t speak for everyone, I can tell you that at some point in most of our lives, we have had an addiction to something. When most people think of addiction, the first few items that come to mind include drugs, alcohol, or gambling. But there are so many more things that a person can get hooked on, and all of them aren’t necessary bad. Addictions are tough things to deal with, especially when you look at how time has changed our perception of a few areas. A perfect example of this are video games. In the 1990s, I…
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