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🌱 How this I-64 ramp closure will change your New Kent commute.

New Kent, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day New Kent! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this I-64 ramp closure will change your New Kent commute.

Also on today's calendar: Jazzy Blu and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ramps closing at Exit 205 along I-64 west in New Kent County for improvements (virginia.gov) — Nighttime ramp closures are coming to Exit 205 on westbound I-64 in New Kent County from Aug. 9–10, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for widening and alignment work. Drivers will need to follow signed detours using I-295, Route 60, Bottoms Bridge Road, and New Kent Highway while VDOT advances the I-64 Gap Segment A project.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Allied Universal Security posted a job opening for Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Credentials in West Point. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kent here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charles City

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King William

  • As King William wrestles over data centers, residents have more chances to offer feedback (dailypress.com)
  • Animal Shelter Updates Aired (rapptimes.news)

Williamsburg

  • Williamsburg park could get a canopy of vibrant ribbons this fall (pilotonline.com)
  • TRUSTEE'S SALE17 Sparrow CtWilliamsburg, VA 23185 (dailypress.com)
  • Meet the typewriter poet behind The Poem Press (wtvr.com)

Ok New Kent! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Kent

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.