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Charles City native poised for pop success; Next Town Down could be on the brink of stardom

  • Members of Next Town Down are, from left, Malik Knighten, 18, Charles City; Christopher Louis, 20, Sarasota, Fla.; Tre'von Waters, 21, Lancaster, Virg.; Terence Thomas, 22, Hollandale, Miss.; and Leon Outlaw Jr., 15, Brooklyn, N.Y. Courtesy photo.

  • Malik Knighten performs with his R&B musical group Next Town Down.

  • Malik Knighten, from Charles City, Christopher Louis from Sarasota, Fla., Terence Thomas from Hollandale, Miss., Tre’von Waters from Lancaster, Va. and Leon Outlaw, Jr., from Brooklyn, N.Y. make up the musical group Next Town Down. (Photo submitted.)

  • Members of Next Town Down are, from left, Christopher Louis, Leon Outlaw Jr., Terence Thomas, Malik Knighten of Charles City, and Tre'Von Waters.

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