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Two exception requests approved by James City wetlands board

New construction and retaining wall among issues considered; residents voice concern over erosion controls

14 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

$83 million Live Performance Venue concept shown to regional leaders

Williamsburg developers pitch an $83M live performance venue, an indoor theater and outdoor amphitheater, as phase two of the region's sports complex.

22 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

Colonial Williamsburg plans new home for historic Cowles Quarters

Colonial Williamsburg will relocate the historic Cowles Quarters; explore the African American Heritage Trail; W&M students study Appalachian fish

Jul 8 • Williamsburg Independent

Negotiations continue for sale of undisclosed city property

City land sale talks continue though site remains undisclosed; Richmond Rd overnight paving; W&M AI expert aids JCC small business; sports center…

Jul 7 • Williamsburg Independent

Land eyed for development in Williamsburg affected by state intervention on parking minimums

State mandates easing parking minimums for development near transit; JCC's Good Neighbor Grant; 50 years for JCC fire; student learning beyond the…

Jul 6 • Williamsburg Independent

1% sales tax for York schools could get public referendum in November

York County mulls 1% sales tax referendum for school construction/repair; Williamsburg-area hotels outpace Hampton Roads ahead of 250th; W&M…

Jul 3 • Williamsburg Independent

ICYMI: June 2026; housing, tourism, data centers and more

Plus, do you know any billionaires?

Jul 2 • Williamsburg Independent

"archē" is a Hohl new look coming to Williamsburg

New Williamsburg restaurant submits exterior plans for Richmond Rd location; also, city documents hint at new neuro transitional center near Doctors…

Jul 1 • Williamsburg Independent

City's water quality meets all State and Federal requirements

Williamsburg's 2025 water report shows compliance with all state and federal standards, no detectable PFAS, and details on treatment and testing.

Jul 1 • Williamsburg Independent

June 2026

Final cost of downtown library TBD as City reviews site plans

Williamsburg's new library would replace the existing building and former police station on a 3.48-acre site, though the final project cost is still…

Jun 30 • Williamsburg Independent

Several thousand homes, final price for gov center among top stories for James City Supervisors in June

Board considerations includes Cardinal Ridge and Bluffs at Kiskiack developments, $177M government center, state mandated code changes on data centers

Jun 29 • Williamsburg Independent

James City government center expected to cost $177M

County nears final agreement on its new government center as supervisors also review State required zoning updates on data centers, cellular and solar.

Jun 29 • Williamsburg Independent

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