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New Kent supervisors renew commitment to business growth

New Kent’s Board of Supervisors renewed the county’s commitment to business expansion and development at their Nov. 14 meeting by approving a short-term fee waiver incentive to encourage economic development and limit the burden on the residential tax base. A waiver of all county environmental, planning and zoning fees for commercial and industrial projects is in effect from now until June 30. Business applicants will still have to pay fees assessed by state and federal agencies for permits. “The Board of Supervisors continues to aggressively promote business expansion in New Kent County during this uncertain financial market,” county administrator Rodney…
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Holmes earns degree from UVA

Carlesa Latrice Holmes, the daughter of Melvin and Leila Christian-Holmes and granddaughter of the Rev. Frank E. and M. Rebecca Christian, finished her college education at the University of Virginia on Dec. 13 with a degree in mechanical engineering and minor in aerospace engineering. She will receive her degree on Jan. 11, her 22nd birthday. She earned her degree in three-and-a-half years.

Burcham named to BC dean’s list

Karianne Burcham, a junior majoring in business administration from Lanexa, has ben named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater College. Students on the dean’s list have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average of a possible 4.0.

New Kent’s Financial Services earns national award

New Kent County’s five-employee Financial Services Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The New Kent department won the award for its fiscal year 2012 budget presentation. To receive the award, budgets must be rated “proficient” in four categories — how well a budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device — as well as 14 mandatory criteria within those categories. “This award represents a significant achievement by the county,” said county administrator Rodney Hathaway in a press release. “It reflects the commitment of financial…
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Pro rodeo tickets now on sale

Tickets for the April 27-28 Virginia Stampede Pro Rodeo at Colonial Downs, presented by Myrna’s Boots & Bits, are on sale through the track’s website. The “Stampede,” which was held for the first time in 10 years last August at Colonial Downs, will be back on two separate weekends in 2013. The April dates are on a Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.), while the summer performances are at 7:30 p.m. on both Aug. 2 and 3. The Virginia Stampede is an IPRA sanctioned pro rodeo, and events include bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer…
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