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Guaranteed maximum price for new JCC government center expected in June

County officials anticipate total costs will come in around the $178M estimate

Mar 31 • Williamsburg Independent

Spend $1000 to improve Hampton Roads

Unique survey lets residents budget virtual cash to tackle issues such as education, infrastructure, housing and environment

Mar 28 • Williamsburg Independent

James City Parks & Recreation releases Spring/Summer 2026 program guide

Featuring senior day trips, toddler camps, youth summer camps, nature hikes, aquatic programs, and more

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

James City seeks artist(s) for a LOVE sign at Warhill Sports Complex

Design must incorporate sports theme into the letters of the permanent art display

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

Residential exterior changes and commercial signs kept Williamsburg's Architectural Review Board busy in 2025

The city's ARB heard 145 architectural and 34 sign cases last year

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

Entrepreneurs, small biz and events are priorities for James City's economic development efforts

Modest $250K budget will be stretched to support a range of efforts, including Launchpad on Richmond Road and well-known events like Restaurant Week

Mar 25 • Williamsburg Independent

Hampton Roads planners recommend 18 transportation projects in Williamsburg area

Draft list of goals through 2050 has 3 projects in Williamsburg, 7 in James City County and 6 in York County, several other regional initiatives round…

Mar 24 • Williamsburg Independent

James City County’s flood investments top $16M over nearly two decades

2025 floodplain management report details resilience progress across infrastructure, grants, and environmental protections

Mar 24 • Williamsburg Independent

Williamsburg's NCSC tracks growing role of AI in justice system

Ongoing training by National Center for State Courts covers AI issues from evidence and law enforcement to self-representation

Mar 21 • Williamsburg Independent

Proposal for Croaker/Rochambeau intersection in James City includes 90 townhouses, gas & fast food

The units would be priced to remain affordable for households earning up to 80% of the area median income.

Mar 20 • Williamsburg Independent

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90 townhouses, gas & fast food proposed for Croaker/Rochambeau intersection in James City

Developers plan for units to be affordable for people making up to 80% of area median income

Mar 20 • Williamsburg Independent

York seeks to balance boating, business and creek banks with "no wake zone" committee

Application deadline for citizen group next week; formation prompted by boaters and property owners concerned with lack of clarity and problematic…

Mar 19 • Williamsburg Independent

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