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Buc-ee’s to open in New Kent by 2025
Texas convenience store chain to add 3 more Va. locations
It’s official. Buc-ee’s, the Texas-size travel center chain, completed its purchase of property in New Kent County and will open its first Virginia location in the next two years, with
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Buc-ee’s could open first Va. store in New Kent
Texas-based travel center chain filed conditional use permit
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A Texas-sized travel center could be coming to New Kent County. Buc-ee’s, which bills itself as having the cleanest restrooms in America and the “friendliest beaver,” has filed a conditional
New Kent, Cox announce $34M internet expansion
Rollout to expand internet access to full county
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New Kent County and Cox Communications Inc. have announced a $34 million public-private partnership to bring internet access via a fiber-optic network to all county residents and businesses. Work on the
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AutoZone to build $185M distribution center in New Kent
Project expected to create 352 jobs
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Auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. plans to build a $185.2 million warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County, creating 352 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. The 800,000-square-foot facility
Colonial Downs Racetrack sets $2.23M daily bets record
New Kent horse racing venue pulled in $46.87M in wagers during 2021 season
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Bettors laid down a record $2.23 million in average daily wagers on horse races at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent during this year’s annual race meet, Colonial Downs Group
Central Virginia home lot sales surged 33% in Q4 2020
Integra reports 39% growth in permitting
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Henrico-based real estate researcher Integra Realty Resources announced this week that Central Virginia saw a surge of home activity in the fourth quarter of 2020, with lot sales increasing by
Capital Region Small Business Development Center opens in Richmond area
Will assist business owners around region
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Now part of the state’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, the Capital Region SBDC opened this month to assist Richmond-area small business owners, Virginia Community Capital announced Monday. Funded
Central Va. sales, use tax rate to increase Oct. 1
Rate will rise from 5.3% to 6%
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Starting Oct. 1, the sales and use tax rate in Central Virginia will go up by 0.7% to a total of 6%, Virginia Tax announced Tuesday. The change approved by