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Colonial Downs opens its summer racing season Friday with camels, ostriches and zebras.
07/07/2025

Colonial Downs opens its summer racing season Friday with camels, ostriches and zebras.

Colonial Downs opens its summer racing season with camels, ostriches and zebras.

More than 250 runners hit the streets of West Point on June 21 for the annual Chesty Puller Memorial Twin Bridge 10K, an...
06/30/2025

More than 250 runners hit the streets of West Point on June 21 for the annual Chesty Puller Memorial Twin Bridge 10K, an annual race that draws runners from around the country.

The annual event — now in its 17th year — is named for West Point native Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, known as the most decorated Marine in American history.

A state economic development fund is kicking in $20 million for a project to expand an Interstate 64 interchange that wi...
06/27/2025

A state economic development fund is kicking in $20 million for a project to expand an Interstate 64 interchange that will ease traffic in a part of New Kent County where major retailers plan facilities.

With distribution centers for Target, AutoZone and a Buc-cee’s slated to go near the site of construction, it’s expected to get busier than ever.

West Point High School’s girls soccer team clinched its first-ever state title on Saturday, finishing the season on a 10...
06/17/2025

West Point High School’s girls soccer team clinched its first-ever state title on Saturday, finishing the season on a 10-game winning streak.

The Lady Pointers won the Class 1 VHSL State Championship title in a postseason run that saw them outscore their opponents 45-3 over six games.

King William County Administrator Stacey Davenport resigned from her position last week after less than a year in the ro...
06/16/2025

King William County Administrator Stacey Davenport resigned from her position last week after less than a year in the role.

KING WILLIAM — County Administrator Stacey Davenport resigned from her position last week after less than a year in the role. Davenport tendered her resignation on Thursday. The former commonwealth…

Early morning ‘crab-tastrophe’ in New Kent
06/12/2025

Early morning ‘crab-tastrophe’ in New Kent

A vehicle crash involving a van hauling barrels of blue crabs temporarily closed Interstate 64 early Thursday morning after the crustaceans were scattered all over the roadway.

Proclaiming Grace Outreach broke ground on a new food pantry in May and is raising funds through a capital campaign.
06/11/2025

Proclaiming Grace Outreach broke ground on a new food pantry in May and is raising funds through a capital campaign.

The nonprofit, serving New Kent and upper James City County residents, recently broke ground for its upcoming new food pantry.

A state transportation board has approved $18.2 million for a new interchange off Interstate 64 to control traffic assoc...
06/10/2025

A state transportation board has approved $18.2 million for a new interchange off Interstate 64 to control traffic associated with a proposed Buc-ee’s travel center and other commercial developments.

The project schedule could become clearer in the coming weeks and months.

New Kent High School graduated more than 260 last Thursday, including 15 who already received their associate degree or ...
06/09/2025

New Kent High School graduated more than 260 last Thursday, including 15 who already received their associate degree or certificate of general studies from Rappahannock Community College.

Of more than 260 graduates in New Kent High School’s Class of 2025, about 69% is seeking further education, 26% is ready to enter the workforce and 5% enlisted in the armed forces.

Central High School graduated 51 students in its Class of 2025 this year. “Don’t be afraid to take chances," Principal J...
06/09/2025

Central High School graduated 51 students in its Class of 2025 this year. “Don’t be afraid to take chances," Principal Jennifer Eddy told them.

The Class of 2025 earned $250,000 in scholarships and received 120 college acceptance letters, along with strong commitments to workforce and apprenticeships.

Elevated levels of fluoride have been detected in West Point’s water supply, raising concerns over a discoloration risk ...
06/05/2025

Elevated levels of fluoride have been detected in West Point’s water supply, raising concerns over a discoloration risk for children’s teeth.

The fluoride levels in West Point’s water are common for the region, but children under the age of 9 may want to take care.

Basketball is more than a sport for three brothers who attended King and Queen County’s Central High School — it’s a fam...
06/05/2025

Basketball is more than a sport for three brothers who attended King and Queen County’s Central High School — it’s a family tradition.

The Hill brothers — Gerald Hill of the Class of 2019, D’Andre Hill of the Class of 2000 and their younger brother Gerard Hill, who graduated this year — each earned over 1,000 career points.

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