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Letter to the Editor: Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation Letter Part 2

To My Neighbors in New Kent and Charles City Counties, As stated in the first letter of this two-part series to the editor, I have acquired to date roughly 5000 acres of central New Kent County centered on the intersection of I-64 and Highway 155. In the years since 2012, as my land and historical building purchases built up far beyond original expectations, a Foundation was formed to own some and eventually all of my real estate acquisitions. Its name is the Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation and it is dedicated to acquiring, restoring, landscaping and furnishing ante bellum houses…
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Editorial: Fighting through adversity and overcoming self-made obstacles

I want to discuss adversity and how people can overcome it in this day and time where accountability seems to be at an all-time low. The word “failure” can be a dirty word to people because the word can mean losing your livelihood or even being embarrassed in the eyes of others. However, failure is not a terrible thing if you continue to work hard and strive to be your best. The issue is people not taking responsibility for their actions and blaming others for their downfall. Nothing that you do in life will be easy. We would all like…
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Letter to the Editor: Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation

To My Neighbors in New Kent and Charles City Counties, Inquiries arise from time to time regarding the purpose of my sizeable purchases of land in New Kent County. This is part one in a two-part letter to the editor to address those inquiries. I have acquired to date roughly 5000 acres of central New Kent County centered on the intersection of I-64 and Highway 155. In the years since 2012, as my land and historical building purchases built up far beyond original expectations, a Foundation was formed to own some and eventually all of my real estate acquisitions. Its…
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Second annual Charles City High School Athletics and Activities Hall of Fame ceremony

Charles City JROTC named Honor Unit with Distinction

Charles City County Public Schools First Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-22

Charles City Elementary School Grade 3- All A’s: Dillon Cash, Christian Rose Grubbs, Katalayah Pha, Brayden Sweeney. A/B Honor Roll: Noah Allen, Naomi Foster, Noah Jefferson, Hunter Marr, Miranda Prosser, Luna Singer, Kaiden Thomas, Skylar Whitehead. Grade 4- All A’s: Jessamyn Kigis, Allyson Martin, Micah Saunders, Caitlyn Sheridan, Carroll Williams IV. A/B Honor Roll: Heaven Atkins, Bradley Babb, Karley Bradby, Amirah Dobson, Abria Harris, Joelle Hayes, Jordyn Holmes, Try’Nity Hunter, Kelsie Isbell, Brielle Key, Alvin Meadors, Ella Nolen, Nai’Zia Robinson, Zachary Smith, Jai Whitaker, Camden Wooten. Grade 5- All A’s: Logan Jones, Kaleb Shiflet. A/B Honor Roll: Kennedi Adkins, Eryn…
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Virginia Natural Gas donates $20,000 to Thrive Virginia

Virginia Natural Gas, through the Southern Gas Company Foundation, announced the donation of $20,000 to Thrive Virginia. Thrive Virginia serves local communities through contributions to support the well being of families. Virginia Natural Gas operates an office in New Kent and was part of the contribution process.

Editorial: Communication should be used in the appropriate way

Communication is key in all assets of life. One of the things that we as people fear is rejection or disapproval. A lot of this stems from communication and the inability to express ourselves in a clear and concise matter. Most people have a way to get information across but doing it the proper way and through the ideal methodology is another aspect in itself. Communication works at all levels. From the home to the work environment, words, actions, and messages are ways to express these ways to each other. But one form of communication may not be suitable in…
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Holder initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Tyler Holder, a resident of New Kent, was initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Membership into the society is given to students in the top 10 percent of the senior class or top 7.5 percent of the junior class at the collegiate level. Holder was initiated at Virginia Commonwealth University.