Harris earns Dean’s List honors at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Anne Harris, a resident of Lanexa, has been named to the Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic for the 2021 Spring quarter. In order to achieve the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Editorial: We need to push for a cure for cancer just like we did for COVID-19

In this past year, we have heard the constant phrase of “trust the science.” I am a believer, and that science is real. It takes very smart people to conduct studies and do research. Science was not my favorite subject in school, however, I started to get more and more interested when I saw the benefits of it once I got to middle school, high school, and then eventually in college. Throughout this pandemic, we have been told to trust the science. The vaccine has worked for some and has been fatal for others. We are told that this “miracle”…
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Marry named VLA’s Librarian of the Year

Jan Marry, the programming coordinator of adult services at Heritage Public Library in both Charles City and New Kent, has been recognized as the Virginia Library Association’s (VLA) Librarian of the Year. Marry was selected for her contributions at all levels. While working with a limited budget, she was able to run all-age online programs, “Take and Make” craft kits, and set-up a plant and see exchange. In addition to those tasks, the Donna G. Cote Librarian of the Year award winner was instrumental in procuring several grants that assisted with the purchase of new library materials and mobile digital…
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Templin attains Eagle Scout rank

Sibley named to Dean’s List at Pacific University for Fall 2020 semester

Rowan Sibley, a resident of Barhamsville, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester at Pacific University at Forest Grove in Oregon. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while taking at least 12 or more graded course credits.

New Kent High School alum Fultz remains humbled and blessed, both in front and behind television camera

As a standout track performer at New Kent High School, Matthew Fultz literally hurdled his way to success on the athletic field. After a self-reflection during his senior year in high school back in 2011 of his future, he locked into a goal that now has made him one of the most recognizable faces in Central Virginia. Fultz works as a television broadcaster for WTVR Channel 6 in Richmond. The 28-year old’s journey and growth from student to scoop reporter is more than a success story. It’s one of beating the odds in a field with so few opportunities and…
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Editorial: Security at sporting events needs to be ramped up

This past week, I saw something very disturbing in Washington D.C. where people were shot outside of the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. This disturbs me because not only could more people have been shot, but someone I knew from childhood was there. I have an issue with people bringing their issues to an atmosphere where possibly be hurt. It is wrong regardless, but baseball is a game where kids go to enjoy time with their parents. Looking back, we need more security at sporting events, especially at the high school level. I feel that people need to go through metal…
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Micah School students congregate in effort to raise funds for schoolhouse’s restoration

Former students of Mica School, now known as the Mt. Zion School, recently gathered to share experiences, discuss potential uses of the site, and possible funding mechanisms to complete restoration of the building. The one-room school is one of three remaining Rosenwald schools in Charles City County. The schools were funded by the Rosenwald Foundation. Julius Rosenwald, an Illinois philanthropist and part owner of Sears, established the foundation at the urging of Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The organization provided funds to schools in rural and isolated communities at a time when it was little…
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Pine Fork Park opens gates to public in New Kent County

A New Kent project that has been more than eight years in the making finally opened up to the public in what is the opening phase of what is set to be an attraction for both locals and outside guests. County officials were on hand as part of the July 14 grand opening of Pine Fork Park in New Kent. Located at 64 Pine Fork Road in Quinton, the facility is expected to open in multiple phases over the next few years. Talks of a new park started in 2013 when New Kent supervisors agreed to swap land with Southwest…
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Five locals named to John Tyler Community College’s Honor’s List for Spring 2021 semester

Five local students earned Honor’s List accolades at John Tyler Community College for the Spring 2021 semester. Carrie Fitzpatrick and Gannon Jones, both of Providence Forge, Jeffrey Hobbs and Nina Brundle, both of Quinton, and Tanner Grubbs of Charles City were all recognized for their academic achievements. In order to be recognized on the Honor’s List, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have completed at least 24 college credit hours.