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October 22, 2025
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 […]
August 6, 2025
Do you like cameras following you and keeping track of your movements in Williamsburg? Then you'll love this story.
July 19, 2025
The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority gives tax breaks to businesses they deem worthy? Is your business worthy of a revenue sharing / sales tax break?
July 17, 2025
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.
July 15, 2025
Dominion Energy solar lease agreement gets James City County approval
July 14, 2025
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 […]
July 12, 2025
WISC is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
July 9, 2025
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.
July 7, 2025
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.
July 6, 2025
The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA) has partnered with Chesapeake Bank to sell WARA gift certificates locally.
July 3, 2025
Feel like buying the only waterfront commercial property in the area? Changes are coming to the marina at Jamestown.
June 24, 2025
How do you spend $239 million taxpayer dollars? If you're James City County leaders, here's how:
June 24, 2025
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. […]
June 24, 2025
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 […]
June 9, 2025
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 […]
June 8, 2025
Event: Reinterment of Confederate soldiers’ remains at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. Description: Conducted “quietly and respectfully” as stated by Jack Gary, director of archaeology for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Attendees: Archaeological staff, cemetery caretaker Bill Brown, and two representatives from the Office of Army Cemeteries. Discovery: Remains […]
June 5, 2025
Yorktown will host a two-day event on June 7&8 commemorating the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s 1775 Virginia campaign, the last royal governor of the Virginia colony. Events include military encampments, musical performances, ship deck tours, and family-friendly activities, with a special ceremony at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Most events are free and open to […]
May 28, 2025
James City County will be spending $181,424 taxpayer dollars for a 10 year Master Plan update for Recreation facilities. Why does the Board of Supervisors need to spend almost $200,000 on a strategic plan that could be accomplished in-house if the hiring criteria for the Director of Recreation and Parks includes strategic planning? Now may […]
May 25, 2025
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with Allan Myers and Wagman Heavy Civil, is widening a 9-mile section of Interstate 64 (Segment C) in western James City County, from mile marker 233 to the James City/New Kent County line. This $174 million project, part of a $759 million I-64 Gap Widening initiative, adds one […]
May 23, 2025
Surely those who want the Gulf of Mexico changed to the "Gulf of America" would want the name of a local middle school to be changed to values more representative of the time. Source
May 19, 2025
The James City County businessman said he failed to qualify for the ballot because some of his signatures were stolen. Now, he's reentering the race as a write-in candidate. Candidate Background: John Curran, a business consultant from James City County, announced his write-in campaign for Virginia's lieutenant governor race on May 12, 2025. Reason for […]
May 17, 2025
Legislation Overview: Virginia enacts bipartisan changes to K-12 Standards of Learning (SOL) testing, effective 2026-27 school year, to improve student outcomes and test relevance. Grade Impact: SOL scores will count as 10% of a student’s final grade, a shift from not contributing to grades, to incentivize serious effort. Test Timing: Tests will be administered in […]
May 16, 2025
Williamsburg residents will have several opportunities this month to share input on the proposed library project. Purpose: Williamsburg seeks community input for a proposed new downtown library to replace the 1973 facility, which is outdated. Public Input Sessions: May 15, 5-7:30 p.m., Williamsburg Fire Department (440 N. Boundary St.). May 20, 1-3:30 p.m., same location. […]
May 15, 2025
The York County School Board discussed having county residents give input on renaming Magruder Elementary School. Community Input Sought: York County School Board is seeking feedback from residents on potentially renaming Magruder Elementary School. Discussion Timeline: The board discussed the issue at a Monday work session, with Superintendent Victor D. Shandor tasked to draft survey […]
May 14, 2025
Budget Approval: James City County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $390.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026. Tax Changes: Real estate tax rate remains at 83 cents per $100 of assessed value, but a 5-cent tax credit from the previous year was not renewed, resulting in higher tax bills. Personal property tax rate stays […]
May 14, 2025
York County School Board Meeting: The board discussed the potential name change of Magruder Elementary School during a recent meeting. Research Presentation: Community members James Carroll and Aaron Butler presented research on the school’s name, sourced from a 1983 York County Schools book, “Footprints,” and archived documents at William & Mary’s Swem Library. Name Origin: […]
May 14, 2025
James City County (JCC) Budget Approval: The JCC Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $390 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget, effective July 1, despite public opposition. Public Opposition: Residents filled the county government center board room to protest rising taxes and county spending. Property Assessments: Virginia code mandates property reassessments every two years; JCC conducts […]
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