Mr. and Miss New Kent High School 2021

Meeting a four-star general

Clardy-Josephs inducted into leadership society

Jacqueline Clardy-Josephs, a 2019 graduate of New Kent High School, was recently initiated into the Randolph College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Society. Students who are initiated into the organization must be in the sophomore class or later, be in the top 35 percent of their class academically, demonstrate leadership experience, and embrace the Omicron Delta Kappa ideals.

Friedriszik named general manager of Richmond Marriott Downtown

Lars Friedriszik, a resident of New Kent, was recently named as general manager of the Richmond Marriott Downtown. Friedriszik has held leadership positions for more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general manager of the Courtyard and Residence Inn in downtown Richmond.

New Food Lion opens in Quinton

Food Lion has opened a new store in the Quinton area of New Kent County. Located at 5561 New Kent Highway (at the intersection of New Kent Highway and Airport Road), the store features an extensive product assortment, including a self-service hot wing bar, in-store fresh-cut fruit, and a wide variety of easy “grab-and-go” meals. “I’m very excited to welcome our Quinton neighbors into the new Food Lion,” said Selvedin Dokic, manager of the new Quinton Food Lion store. “My team and I look forward to supporting our community and helping nourish families with the products they need and the…
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Letter to the Editor: Age isn’t a deterring factor in doing my part for society

My previous “Letter to the Editor” was quite glum. An upbeat message is better. I tend to be a cop-out, giving reasons for my inability to do things that need to be doing. I stew in my own juice, feeling sorry for myself and being a chronic defeatist. Why don’t I heed the famous phrase “Don’t tell me what you can’t do; tell me what you can do.” I am truly blessed to have a fair share of capability despite being an old codger. Decrepitude has not wiped me out, only limited me. To maximize my last years, I’ve composed…
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Editorial: Being thankful for the opportunity to work at the Chronicle

This year is my fourth at the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle, and I will tell you that it has been a blast. I write this editorial thanking everyone for the support that you all have given to the Chronicle over the years. I especially want to thank the people who have embraced me over the years. This journey has been nothing short of amazing as it has allowed me to see different places while traveling for events. I have also been able to expand my knowledge as a journalist. My love for sports has always been there and it will…
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‘A Taste of New Kent’ returns

Donation to Proclaiming Grace Outreach

Kegley named to University of Maryland-Global Campus’ Dean’s List

Britni Kegley, of New Kent, was named to the University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List for the 2021 Summer term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and completed at least six credits during the term.