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🌱 How a New Kent teen’s seatbelt turned a deadly crash survivable

New Kent, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you New Kent! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Kent teen’s seatbelt turned a deadly crash survivable

Also on today's calendar: Colonial Downs Horse Racing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Glad to be alive': New Kent basketball player recovering after Route 60 crash (nbc12.com) — A New Kent High School basketball player is recovering from serious injuries after veering off Route 60 and hitting several trees, a crash his family believes he survived thanks to his seatbelt. The 17-year-old, Kris Leeper, faces about a year of physical therapy but plans to stay active with the New Kent basketball team as the community rallies around his recovery.
   

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  • Civitas Health Services posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Sandston. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kent here.

🗞 Nearby News

Williamsburg

  • Two teens arrested after armed robbery in Williamsburg (13newsnow.com)
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg to host Pride Day Sunday (wydaily.com)
  • Drive-thru food drive at Williamsburg Habitat ReStore is Saturday (dailypress.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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Kent

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Kent

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