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Buc-Ee’s Interchange in New Kent Scores Millions in Extra State Funding

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Buc-Ee’s Interchange in New Kent Scores Millions in Extra State Funding

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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. -- A project intended to improve an interchange in a growing commercial hub of New Kent is slated for an eight-figure boost from the state.The Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved an updated list of projects to receive funds in the latest Smart Scale round, which now includes money for a diverging diamond interchange and other investments at Exit 211 on Interstate 64.The inclusion of $18.2 million for the inte…See the Story

New Kent raises real estate tax rate by a penny, nixes new elementary school

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New Kent raises real estate tax rate by a penny, nixes new elementary school

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NEW KENT — New Kent’s Board of Supervisors voted for a $136.5 million budget that prioritizes a new courthouse at the expense of an elementary school and averts an advertised 3-cent real estate tax increase. Instead, the board supported a real estate increase of 1 cent per $100 in value, leaving members to choose whether to prioritize the building of a new courthouse or an elementary school. Supervisors backed the courthouse project, which would…Read Article

Tober seeks crown after surprise record

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Tober seeks crown after surprise record

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For New Kent softball senior Hannah Tober, it's just ritual at this point.Read Article

Crash closes lanes on I-64 near Bottoms Bridge in New Kent

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

NEW KENT, Va. The right lane and right shoulder are closed near Bottoms Bridge on I-64 east at mile marker 205.6 due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.Traffic is currently delayed 2.5 miles. Motorists are encouraged to see alternative routes to avoid additional delays. This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. : CONNECT WITH US Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | XNew Kent · New Kent See the Story

Cat shot in New Kent, authorities asking for information

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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A cat was found shot in New Kent County on Saturday, with local authorities hoping the public may have information that leads to an arrest. On Saturday, May 17, a male brown/gray tabby cat was found in the 10600 block of Talleysville Road with gunshot wounds, according to the New Kent County Sheriff's Office Animal Protection Unit. Cat found shot on May 17 in New Kent County. (Photo: New Kent County Sheriff's Offi…Cats · New Kent Read Article

I-64 rest stop in New Kent voted among best public restrooms in US, survey says

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The New Kent rest area — at mile marker 213 heading eastbound on I-64 — was named the best public restroom in Virginia and the 10th best in the country.New Kent · New Kent Read Article

'Dare to be great': Scott Girolmo is the next New Kent head football coach

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To put it simply, Scott Girolmo's heart beats for high school football.New Kent · New Kent Read Article

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in New Kent reopen after fiery crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 east in New Kent County have reopened after a fiery crash Thursday evening.The crash happened near Eltham Road at mile marker 221 at 7:39 p.m., according to the Virginia State Police. A photo shared with CBS 6 by Jae, a viewer, shows the fiery crash with first responders on scene. The right lane reopened around 9:15 p.m. Around 10 p.m., VDOT gave an update that the scene was clear.State p…New Kent · New Kent Read Article

Westbound lanes of I-64 in New Kent reopen after crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. All westbound lanes of Interstate 64 in New Kent have reopened after a crash.According to VDOT, the crash happened near Emmaus Church Road at mile marker 210.4 on Friday night. \The 511 Virginia map no longer shows delays in the area. This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. : CONNECT WITH US Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | XNew Kent · New Kent Read Article

Virginia Endorsement Alert: Jessica Anderson For Delegate

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2 years ago we watched Jessica Anderson prove that with hard work, the GOP-held 71st district was competitive. She missed flipping it by just 667 votes. Since then, it has gotten bluer— Kamala won it by more than 2,400 votes & now Virginia’s establishment politicos who didn’t prioritize Jessica’s race in 2023, are 100% behind her. Considered one of the most competitive races in the state, the Democratic Party added more than 900 new voters in Ne…Republican Party · New Kent See the Story

Target to build massive warehouse in New Kent

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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. -- Target is planning to build a 1.4 million square foot distribution center on 164 acres in the New Kent City Center development in the western part of New Kent County, according to a New Kent announcement about the project made Tuesday morning. Click here to continue reading on Richmond BizSense. The Fishin' Pig co-founder Nash Osborn on 'Eat It, Virginia!'New Kent · New Kent See the Story

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