York County

James City won’t fund operations at new Williamsburg library (OPINION)

City will face significantly higher costs to operate its new downtown facility when it opens

Oct 6 • George Arbogust

Federal and state funds to support Back Creek dredging project

York County expects agreements for $7.11 million channel deepening

Oct 6 • Williamsburg Independent

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Back Creek dredging would get $7M mix of federal and state funds

Plus: library agreement announced; WJCC redistricting and National Merit Semifinalists; national night out with Williamsburg PD

Oct 5 • Williamsburg Independent

Push for public input precedes local tax and development decisions

Plus: Inspiration for “The Way It Is”, Phi Beta Kappa 250th, Black Film Festival founder’s film coming, regional leaders attend Sierra Club climate…

Sep 21 • Williamsburg Independent

Tax referendum for York schools looms over facilities planning

Consultant says aging schools cost more to renovate than rebuild

Sep 11 • George Arbogust

Habitat for Humanity asks local leaders for affordable land

Plus: Williamsburg zoning forum; W&M restricts Flock data; James City EMS drones and York Bug Fest

Sep 1 • Williamsburg Independent

James City reduces Flock license plate camera data retention period

County now keeps Flock surveillance data for 14 days, though Flock recently recommended a seven day policy

Aug 28 • Williamsburg Independent

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James City cuts Flock data retention period

Local jurisdictions still exceed new 7-day data storage policy recommended by company behind leading automated license plate recognition technology

Aug 27 • Williamsburg Independent

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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