York County

$83 million live performance venue pitched to Williamsburg regional leaders

Developers pitch $83M venue with indoor theater and outdoor amphitheater as phase two of Williamsburg's sports complex entertainment district.

21 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

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$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.

23 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

Sales tax for school funding could be a referendum in York County

York County may put a 1% sales tax referendum for school capital projects before voters in November. County says tax could generate 15 million dollars…

Jul 3 • Williamsburg Independent

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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

York County approves Riverwalk Landing event space expansion

Listen now | This episode discusses the York County Board of Supervisors approval of a contract to build permanent event infrastructure at Riverwalk…

Jun 20 • Williamsburg Independent

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York County moves forward on Riverwalk event space expansion

York County OKs $1M Riverwalk pavilion, seeks $1.5M state grant for housing rehab, sets rules for substance abuse centers, and approves two use permits.

Jun 19 • Williamsburg Independent

Williamsburg Health Foundation has awarded $4.5 million in grants to 35 organizations

Listen now | Williamsburg Health Foundation awarded $4.5M to 35 local nonprofits. WATA launches free transit and increased frequency June 29–July 5.

Jun 15 • Williamsburg Independent

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Williamsburg Health Foundation gives $4.5M to 35 local community groups

Plus, WATA to offer free rides during Liberty Fare Week; Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra partners with schools for student performances

Jun 15 • Williamsburg Independent

Data center height limit doubles in York County

The York County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved revised data center regulations, doubling the maximum building height from 35 feet to 75 feet…

Jun 9 • Williamsburg Independent

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Data center height limit doubled in York County

Other actions by board seeks to limit noise and demands on water and power supplies

Jun 9 • Williamsburg Independent

Hotel stats bode well for region ahead of 250th and sports center opening

Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events center opens this month; last push for July 4th tourism efforts

Jun 4 • Williamsburg Independent

$900K coming from FEMA to upgrade Waller Mill reservoir dam

Following the dam’s reclassification as a high-hazard structure, Williamsburg embarks on required structural upgrades

Jun 3 • Williamsburg Independent

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