New Kent’s Mallory selected as 2025 High School Teacher of Excellence

New Kent High School English teacher Maggie Mallory has been selected as a 2025 High School Teacher of Excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English in partnership with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English. The prestigious national award recognizes outstanding high school English teachers who demonstrate extraordinary classroom practices and meaningful contributions to their school communities. “Ms. Mallory’s exceptional classroom management, targeted remediation and enrichment practices, and strong organizational skills have driven significant student success on state end-of-course assessments and in English content mastery across grades 9-12,” said New Kent High School Principal Allison Strickland in a…
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Letter to the Editor: Says Charles City citizens need to consider future of county’s development

We all have our opinions, and I respect those who opposed Diode Ventures coming to Charles City. However, I pray we all wake up and realize what we are doing to our county. I just remind everyone there are two choices; accept some businesses to locate in our county or pay higher taxes. The choice is yours. Brenda A. Jones Cotman Charles City

Letter to the Editor: Says Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division should have input in Makemie Woods development

The recent announcement that New Kent has begun early planning stages for the conversion of Makemie Woods into a park presents both promise and concern. New Kent Parks and Recreation Director Kim Turner outlined various development concepts as well as upcoming community engagement efforts and assessments of infrastructure and acreage limitations. This is precisely the moment when the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division should have been consulted. The Tribe has a deeply rooted cultural and ancestral connection to the area known as Makemie Woods, a fact the county was fully aware of. Yet, despite our legitimate interest in acquiring the property,…
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Letter to the Editor: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. Social isolation, mental illness, and difficult life transitions can play a role in the increased risk for suicide, but we also know that connectedness and a sense of belonging can protect against suicide. There are many ways you can help yourself or someone who might be struggling. In addition to seeking help from crisis service and mental health professionals, there are concrete actions the general public can take to keep our family members, friends, colleagues, and…
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Letter to the Editor: Annoyed by the sound of motion-activated sirens in Barhamsville

I am writing about the use of loud, obnoxious, and intrusive motion-activated bird sirens at Gaither Vineyard Winery in Barhamsville that is used as a pest deterrent. The winery moved into the middle of homes that have been here for 30-plus years. It is extremely ridiculous that New Kent County is allowing this loud, intrusive sound to interrupt longtime residents’ peace in their own homes. The board of supervisors just allows this to happen because of the A-1 agriculture zoning. I invite you and other members of New Kent to come to my home and listen to what we must…
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National Beta School of Merit

Rappahannock Community College recognizes New Kent students for academic excellence

Several New Kent residents were recognized for their academic accolades at Rappahannock Community College for the Spring and Summer Semesters. Karly Cornelius, Nathaniel Henshaw, Bryan Lynch, Nickoli McCoy, and Daniel Myer were all named to the College Board’s Honor’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Jaylon Acree, Joseph Briscoe, Charles Edwards, and Sebastian Stephens were named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2025 semester, while Sara Otey-West was named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Summer 2025 semester. Tabitha Gill, Tayler Jackson, Dylan Lowe, Matthew Luck, and Landon Watson received the nod to the Spring 2025 Honor’s…
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Letter to the Editor: Supports preservation of forested buffers in New Kent

I write in support of a recent letter in the Chronicle advocating for the preservation of forested buffers on New Kent County roads. Once the mature trees are gone, they’re gone for good. New Kent is still fortunate to have extensive stretches of woodland that provide scenic beauty, reduced noise, and preserve the rural character that drew so many of us to live here. But that character is slowly eroding, one clear-cut roadside lot at a time. Now is the time, while we still have forested corridors, to put safeguards in place. The board of supervisors and planning commission should…
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DARE program returns to Charles City Elementary School

73rd Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is Sept. 27-28

The 73rd rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 73rd annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at…
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