Virginia
Why you should visit New Kent County this summer
NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — If you’re looking for a day trip or weekend staycation, New Kent County could fit the bill.
“New Kent is known as one of the fastest-growing communities in the state of Virginia and one of the top ten in the nation,” said Lindsay Hurt, the county’s Director of Economic Development & Tourism.
About 30 minutes from Richmond, New Kent County offers a number of activities for families this summer.
“We have really great wineries, a brewery, we have Colonial Downs — which is the only thoroughbred horse track in the state of Virginia — we have premiere golf courses and also nature preserves,” said Hurt. “So we’re a really great place to come and visit and explore.”
The equine industry is an important part of the county. In fact, a horse is the first thing featured on the county’s logo.
“Colonial Downs and the horse track itself has been a staple in New Kent since its reopening in 2019,” said Hurt. “We’ve seen a large interest and growth from not only residents and locals that live around the different regions, but from people all across the country and even visitors we have come from all over the world.”
The live racing season at Colonial Downs is underway now through September 13. There are specials and Family Fun events every week. Click here for more details.
And while you plan your day at the track, be sure to check out everything the area has to offer. Click here for a calendar of things to do in New Kent County.
“We want folks to come and visit and get to experience time to build memories and have some time with friends and family,” said Hurt. “It’s a really great place to put devices down, to have one-on-one time, connect and be outside and enjoy some of the natural beauty that we have to offer in New Kent.”
Colonial Downs Racetrack is located at 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy, New Kent, VA 23124. Give them a call at (804) 557-5684 or click here to visit their website.
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A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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