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James City County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting 10/14/25
October 22, 2025
Local Government, Taxes
The James City County Board of Supervisors and James City Service Authority (JCSA) Board of Directors held a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, addressing various community and administrative matters. The meeting, lasting approximately 3 hours, included the following key points: JCSA Board of Directors Meeting (8:55–10:28): The meeting opened with a call to order […]
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James City County Police announces school zone speed camera installations
August 6, 2025
Articles
Do you like cameras following you and keeping track of your movements in Williamsburg? Then you'll love this story.
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Williamsburg Economic Development Authority Picks Winners and Losers
July 19, 2025
Articles
The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority gives tax breaks to businesses they deem worthy? Is your business worthy of a revenue sharing / sales tax break?
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Indoor slide park approved for former Yankee Candle spot in Williamsburg
July 17, 2025
Articles
Williamsburg City Council approved a special use permit that will allow Slick City Action Park to set up at 2200 Richmond Road, a space formerly occupied by the Yankee Candle Flagship Store.
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Dominion Energy solar lease agreement gets James City County approval
July 15, 2025
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Dominion Energy solar lease agreement gets James City County approval
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York County school division wants feedback for Magruder Elementary renaming
July 14, 2025
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York County School Division seeks community feedback on renaming Magruder Elementary School. Deadline for survey responses: July 18, 2025. Reason for potential change: School name linked to Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder, who: Ordered the 1861 burning of Hampton. Captured and killed runaway slaves during the Civil War. Historical context: School may be indirectly named […]
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Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex Celebrates 25 Years!
July 12, 2025
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WISC is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
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Local Voice – JCC Residents Don’t Want a New Government Center
July 9, 2025
Articles
James City County residents want a referendum for approval of a new government center, but the Board of Supervisors says no and pushes forward with huge capital outlay.
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Community Discusses Proposed Library
July 7, 2025
Articles
James City County residents attended a community session on July 7, 2025 at the James City County Recreation Center to discuss a proposed 25,000-square-foot library addition to a new government center.
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WARA Partners with Chesapeake Bank as an Official Sales Location for Gift Certificates
July 6, 2025
Articles
The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA) has partnered with Chesapeake Bank to sell WARA gift certificates locally.
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Marina at Jamestown for Sale – What that Means for the Only Waterfront Commercial Property in the Area
July 3, 2025
Articles
Feel like buying the only waterfront commercial property in the area? Changes are coming to the marina at Jamestown.
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Questions on proposed James City County government center
June 24, 2025
Articles
How do you spend $239 million taxpayer dollars? If you're James City County leaders, here's how:
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Former Yankee Candle location may become an indoor slide park
June 24, 2025
Articles
Property Status: Former Yankee Candle Village property, vacant for over four years, is set for redevelopment. New Plan: Williamsburg Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide and air court park. Previous Plan: Original plan for an Uptown Alley entertainment venue was abandoned due to high modification costs. […]
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James City County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Agenda 6/24/25
June 24, 2025
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AGENDA JAMES CITY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD ROOM 101 MOUNTS BAY ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 June 24, 2025 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION(S) 1. Proclamation - July is National Park and Recreation Month and Park and Recreation Professionals Day D. CONSENT CALENDAR Contract Award - Public […]
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James Blair Middle School renaming town hall to be held in downtown Williamsburg
June 9, 2025
Articles
Event: Town hall meeting on renaming James Blair Middle School Date/Time: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Location: Stryker Center, downtown Williamsburg Host: The Village Initiative, a nonprofit focused on equity and justice in Williamsburg-James City County Schools Partner: Campaign for Honorable and Inclusive School Names Background: Campaign proposed renaming earlier this year; school board tabled the effort […]
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