Live Well Expo on Nov. 1

Come out to the Live Well Expo on Friday, Nov. 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the James City County Recreation Center. This free annual event is designed for ages 55+ and their caregivers. Let us pamper your mind, body and spirit while you get your fr...

Trick-or-treat Hours Set

Trick-or-treat hours in James City County are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for children 12 and under.James City County Police recommend the following tips for a safe Halloween night:

• Costumes should be easy to walk in and short enough to avoid tri...

Have Questions About Hunting in James City County?

Every fall, the County receives many calls from citizens with questions about hunting in our community. Joe Buchite, Permitting Specialist and Inspections Supervisor for James City County and avid hunter joins the podcast this week to talk about regulatio...

PulsePoint Now Available in Greater Williamsburg Area

The Greater Williamsburg HEARTSafe Alliance, along with the fire/EMS agencies of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson, as well as Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Riverside Doctor’s Hospital, are pleased to a...

VA Department of Social Services Accepting Applications for Fuel Assistance

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance. Families and individuals can apply through their local department of social services office. James City County Social Services is located at 5249 Ol...

What happened at the Oct. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the Oct. 8 Regular Meeting:E.         PRESENTATIONS    

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Have Questions About the Upcoming Election?

Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections for James City County joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, the need for Officers of Elections, important deadlines and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!This Week in James C...

WJCC Students Visit County Businesses for Seventh Annual Manufacturing Day

On Thursday, Oct. 3, students from Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) visited Anheuser-Busch, Ball Corporation, Coresix Precision Glass, Nicewood Enterprises, Owens-Illinois, Owens & Minor and Printpack for Manufacturing Day. Student...

Ruch Graduates from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Sara Ruch, James City County’s Deputy Coordinator for Emergency Management, graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Emergency Management Executive Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD on Sept. 26...

Police Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

On Oct. 26, officers with the James City County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be at the James City County Law Enforcement Center at 4600 Opportunity Way from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. collecting potentially dangerous expired, unuse...

Absentee Voting Available for Nov. 5 Election

Absentee voting for the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election is now available. Qualified Virginia voters may vote absentee in-person at their local voter registration office or by mail. James City County’s voter registration office is located at 5300 P...

October Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for November/December classes is open from Oct. 22-Nov. 1. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Cen...

New Director Appointed to Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County is pleased to announce that the Board of Supervisors appointed a new director, Lynn Meredith, to the EDA. Meredith will serve a four-year term.Meredith is the general manager of the Williamsbur...

Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 19

Come out to the Boo Bash at the Beach on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Jamestown Beach Event Park! Boo Bash is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring hands-on activities, music, games, food for purchase and more! Costumes welcome. For a...

James City County Parks & Recreation Earns Top Honors at State Conference

James City County Parks & Recreation earned four of the top honors bestowed by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society during its annual Conference in September. Over 500 delegates from around the state gathered Sept. 7-10 for the VRPS 64th Annual ...

Peterson Graduates from FBI National Academy

Major Eric Peterson with James City County Police Department and two hundred and fifty five other law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA on Sept. 13. The 277^th Session of the National Academy consisted of ...

Police Name Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell Volunteers of the Year

On Aug. 23, James City County Police Department hosted its annual Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) Annual Appreciation Dinner. During the event, Chief Brad Rinehimer presented Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell with the VIPS Volunteer of the Year a...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety classes to the public this fall. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The cl...

Start Peninsula Returns to City of Hampton for Annual Event

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its 8th annual event to Hampton, VA. Start Peninsula will be held Nov. 1-3, 2019 at the McGrew Towers Conference Center, 24 Indian Road, located on the Hampton University campus. Start Peninsu...

New Opportunity for County Businesses

Economic Development is pleased to announce a new initiative to feature County-based businesses in its communications and outreach. Businesses located in James City County are invited to complete an online survey. Submissions will be used to curate conten...

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 ...