Posted on: January 25, 2021
The vaccination rollout in the past few weeks has, understandably, generated questions from residents who are seeking clarity on the process. This need for information has resulted in thousands of calls per day to administrative staff in our local governm...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County’s Real Estate Committee has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be electronic and the agenda and link are posted online. The agenda will include approval of mee...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
(RICHMOND, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 has been identified in a sa...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
The Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS) Board of Directors elected Arlana Fauntleroy president for 2021. Fauntleroy began her one-year term Jan. 1. The mission of VRPS is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons ...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Together with the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County, the Williamsburg Health Foundation has announced grant funding to the localities which totals $1 million to prevent rental evictions of Greater Williamsburg residents as a result ...
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Jan. 22Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 13.0%Peninsula Health District: 16.3%James City County: 14.7%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 463,751 (increase of 4,147 over previous day)Hospit...
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
A Message fromWilliamsburg City Manager Andrew TrivetteJames City County Administrator Scott StevensYork County Administrator Neil MorganNewport News City Manager Cindy RohlfHampton City Manager Mary BuntingPoquoson City Manager Randy WheelerOver the last...
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
NEWS AND INFORMATION FROMCITY OF WILLIAMSBURGJAMES CITY COUNTYWILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY COUNTY SCHOOLSCOLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATIONWilliamsburg-James City County Schools staff began receiving the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today,...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
Is your home on a septic system? Taking care of your septic system is not only beneficial to maintaining your home, but also beneficial to ensuring the health of local waterways. Here are a couple of tips to help make sure your septic system is up and run...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
(Newport News, Va.) -- Beginning, January 22, 2021, the Peninsula Health District will begin closed “points of dispensing” (POD’s) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priori...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
The Historical Commission will meet Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2020 and Sept. 8, 2020.The meeting will be ac...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
Beginning today and continuing Monday-Friday, we will send out a 4 p.m. update on COVID-19 vaccinations and related news. To register to receive news releases to your email inbox, please send an email to renee.dallman@jamescitycountyva.gov or text 757-272...
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
Attention James City County businesses! Beat the rush and renew your business license early. Visit the website for renewal filing and payment instructions. The deadline to file and pay is March 1, 2021. For more information, call 757-253-6698.Media Contac...
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Posted on: January 18, 2021
A Message fromWilliamsburg City Manager Andrew TrivetteJames City County Administrator Scott StevensYork County Administrator Neil MorganNewport News City Manager Cindy RohlfHampton City Manager Mary BuntingPoquoson City Manager Randy WheelerWe are all fr...
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
Between midnight and 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, an unknown person(s) tampered with multiple unlocked vehicles and attempted entry into other locked vehicles in Village of Candle Station. The following video was obtained from a residential security system captu...
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
County Administrators, City Managers and Emergency Managers from the Peninsula are working with the Virginia Department of Health to ensure vaccinations are available to our residents as soon as possible.This is a monumental task for our community. As can...
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
The mission of the James City County Historical Commission is to further the efforts of the County to document, commemorate, preserve, protect, and promote the rich historical heritage of James City County. The Commission is responsible for docu...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Dec. 19, an unknown person(s) tampered with multiple unlocked vehicles and attempted entry into other locked vehicles in Fenwick Hills. At approximately 4:40 a.m., the following video was obtained from a residential security ...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
On Jan. 6 at 3:53 p.m., officers responded to a four-vehicle crash in the intersection of Merrimac Tail and Penniman Road. The preliminary investigation would reveal that Carrie Ann Yates, 41-year-old female of Quinton, had been at the Speedway convenienc...
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Posted on: January 6, 2021
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution program and accelerate the pace of vaccinations across Virginia.
Governor Northam is taking the following steps to help providers increa...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
The James City County Board of Supervisors met on Jan. 4 for their annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Michael Hipple was elected Chairman. Sue Sadler was elected Vice Chairman.Hipple represents the Powhatan District and w...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine distribution, which is being coordinated by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has begun in James City County.
As part of phase 1a, vaccination for James City County’s emergency medical services (EMS) employees began on Jan. 4 and wi...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
The James City Service Authority Board of Directors met on Jan. 4 for their annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Ruth Larson was elected Chairman. John McGlennon was elected Vice Chairman.Larson represents the Berkeley Dist...
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Posted on: December 31, 2020
January Events
As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt, we ask for your patience, flexibility and support. We depend on you, our patrons, to follow safety and social distancing guidelines as regularly released by the Governor of Virginia, ...
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Posted on: December 30, 2020
Brad Rinehimer, James City County Police Chief, has been promoted to the newly-created Assistant County Administrator position effective Jan.16, 2021.
Rinehimer holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from St. Leo University and a master&rsq...
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Posted on: December 29, 2020
Governor Ralph Northam today allocated an additional $20 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Rebuild VA economic recovery fund to meet demand for the program and fulfill pending grant applications. T...
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Posted on: December 23, 2020
(Richmond, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) added COVID-19 vaccine data to the COVID-19 Daily Dashboard on two new tabs, Vaccine Summary and Vaccine Demographics. This new information will keep the public informed about the...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
Through Jan. 31, James City County residents can recycle Christmas trees free of charge at any County Convenience Center during normal operating hours. The Centers are located at 117 Tewning Road, 1204 Jolly Pond Road and 185 Industrial Boulevard. All dec...
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
(Richmond, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was informed late yesterday by Operation Warp Speed that, like other states, Virginia’s estimated allocation of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be less than initially planned for th...
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Posted on: December 10, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in all areas of the Commonwealth. Executive Order Seventy-Two directs Virginians to stay at ...
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Posted on: December 7, 2020
Richmond, Va. — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced because of substantial levels of COVID-19 community transmission, local health departments may need to prioritize contact tracing efforts for ke...
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Posted on: December 1, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, James City County residents living or working in the Surry Nuclear Power Plant’s Protective Action Zones (PAZ) will have a shorter drive to their Evacuation Assembly Center (EAC) when it moves to Warhill High School, 4615 Opportuni...
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Posted on: November 23, 2020
To keep pace with the popularity of James City County parks, Phase I improvements are underway at the James City County Marina.Starting Nov. 25, the main entrance to the Marina will close for the duration of the improvement project. Billsburg Brewery and ...
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
Larcenies from unlocked motor vehicles are one of the most prevalent crimes in James City County. Residents are encouraged to always lock their car doors even when they are at home. Residents should also always remove valuables (especially electronics and...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
James City County Parks & Facilities
County Parks, Centers & Facilities Update
December 14, 2020 Due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, some programs and park/facility amenities remain closed. Thank you f...
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