County Offices and Facilities, Rec Center, Courts Open at 10 a.m., Libraries Open at 11 a.m. Dec. 10

Current weather conditions are causing slick and slush-covered roads throughout James City County and many accidents have been reported. County emergency officials are urging residents to stay off the roads if possible and monitor local weather reports. I...

Planning Commission Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 13

The Planning Commission Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. to consider the following:

•    ORD-18-0013. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Regarding Master Plan Consistency Determinations

•    Pro...

Quarterly Early Warning Systems Test for Surry Power Station on Dec. 12

State officials led by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), local officials and Dominion Energy will conduct a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), the Emergency A...

Parks & Recreation Program, Volunteers Receive Outstanding Awards at State Conference

James City County Parks & Recreation was recognized in two top service categories at the 63^rd Annual Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS) Conference, held in November in Richmond. Parks & Recreation's new Capital Color Ride earne...

Scott Stevens Featured on Newest Episode of This Week in James City County

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk recycling, school enrollment projections, Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! Audio or Vi...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Residents are reminded to protect their property by removing valuables (especially electronics, firearms, purses/wallets and shopping bags) from vehicles and always locking doors, keeping windows and doors locked at night and when not at home and keeping ...

December Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsRegistration is open Dec. 11-21 for January swim classes. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Having trouble deciding which swim level is appropriate for your child? O...

Police Host Coffee With A Cop

You’re invited to join James City County Police Department Police at the Williamsburg Marketplace Starbucks at 240 McLaws Circle for Coffee with a Cop on Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m. County Officers will join citizens in an informal setting to discuss community issu...

Good Time Dancers Give Back

The Good Time Dancers, a local dance group, marked "Giving Tuesday" with a donation to the Heritage Humane Society (HHS). The dancers collected pet supplies and cash totaling $1,354 to support the shelter’s daily and urgent needs. The donation w...

H&H Medical Corporation Announces TACgauze Wound Wrapping Gauze

James City County is pleased to announce that H&H Medical Corporation (H&H) has announced it will now manufacture TACgauze Wound Wrapping Gauze (TACgauze) at their headquarters located on McLaws Circle. Based on a joint research program with the U...

Pure Silk Becomes Title Sponsor of LPGA Event at Kingsmill Resort

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Kingsmill Resort announced that Pure Silk will become the official title sponsor of the newly renamed Pure Silk Championship. Pure Silk has agreed to a three-year deal from 2019-2021 as title sponsor of ...

Police and Fire to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

James City County’s Police and Fire Departments are hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training session followed by a Stop the Bleed training session on Jan. 12 at the Law Enforcement Center, 4600 Opportunity Way from 8...

Winners Announced for Start Peninsula

The pitch competition began on Friday, Nov. 2 with 30 pitches and a keynote by serial entrepreneur and author, Jason Calacanis. Following a 90-second pitch, 10 early stage businesses were selected to move on to Sunday’s final round.  On Sunday, 3...

2018 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

Self HaulJames City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge Nov. 5-18, 2018 and Jan. 7-20, 2019 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road. The Convenience Center is open daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Leaves will only be accepted in...

County Receives Grant to Reduce Erosion at Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Erosion at the shoreline of Chickahominy Riverfront Park will soon be reduced thanks to a $781,900 grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE).James City County staff applied for the grant to help fund solutions to severe erosion at the Park tha...

2019 Dog Licenses Available

Dog owners in James City County can purchase 2019 dog licenses through the Treasurer’s Office beginning Nov. 1. The renewal period runs through Jan. 31 every year and tags must be on dogs by Jan. 31. Add a new dog to your household after Jan. 31? Dog tags...

Real Estate Committee Sets Meeting Dates

The Real Estate Committee of the Economic Development Authority has determined their meeting dates for the rest of the 2018 calendar. The Committee reserves the right to modify this schedule as necessary. The dates and times are outlined below:

• Thursday, J...