York County

York schools win $15.5 million federal grant for facility upgrades

Military-affiliated student enrollment spurs funding to two schools

Aug 19 • Williamsburg Independent

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Military family ties earn York schools $15.5M federal grant

Plus, AI in the courts and classrooms; City launches zoning seminar; Williamsburg Players auditions; Patches the "Celebricat"

Aug 18 • Williamsburg Independent

York County looks to adopt 5% tax on tourism attractions .

Revenue projection are $900K annually starting January 2027 with more revenue expected later

Aug 12 • Williamsburg Independent

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Land deal brewing near site of previous beer hall brouhaha in York

Economic Development Authority eyes parcels near Virginia Beer Company site

Aug 12 • Williamsburg Independent

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Land deal brewing near site of York beer hall brouhaha

Plus, York poised to impose admissions tax while county schools make case for dedicated sales tax; James City and Busch Gardens battle over property tax…

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

York schools make their case for Yes vote on tax referendum

Division expects to spend $117 million dealing with aging buildings and enrollment pressures over the next six years

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

York admissions tax could generate $900K to $1.8M annually

Issues under consideration include tax classifications, implementation timeline and local comparisons

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

Library system contracts discussed in closed session by James City board

New operating agreement pending as $25 million facility design advances

Aug 5 • Williamsburg Independent

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Closed session covers undisclosed library contracts in James City

Plus: floor plans for new county library, pitch for live performance venue, senior tax exemption increase, government center update, historic hall…

Aug 5 • Williamsburg Independent

Flock cameras detect a million unique vehicles across Williamsburg area in 30 days

Flock cameras across Williamsburg area log plates and vehicles characatersistics

Aug 2 • Williamsburg Independent

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Flock cameras detect a million vehicles across Williamsburg area in 30 days (ANALYSIS)

Across 95+ cameras, there were almost 11K hotlist hits, resulting in more than a thousand investigative searches

Jul 31 • Williamsburg Independent

York County electric costs surge 47% since 2022

County spending rises over $400,000 amid Dominion rate hikes

Jul 28 • Williamsburg Independent

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