Police ask Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Subject

A Federal Arrest Warrant from the U.S. District Court – Eastern District of VA has been issued for Tiante Sanchez Woodley for distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base. This charge is in connection with an incident that occurred in Jam...

Sept. 13 Curbside Recycling Update

BillingCurbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office have been mailed and payment is due on Monday, Sept. 16.If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still received a bill, please disrega...

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...

Community Participation Team Meeting Scheduled for Sep. 17

The Community Participation Team (CPT) will meet on Tuesday, Sep. 17 at 4 p.m. to discuss the following:

•   Election of Chair and Vice Chair

•   Public Engagement and Communications Plan

•   Branding

The meeting will be held in the...

Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Stuffing Sept. 21

Come enjoy great family time and fall fun at James City County’s annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Stuffing! The event is Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chickahomimy Riverfront Park. Festivities include arts and crafts, food ($), games, p...

Fall Activity Brochure Available! Get Your Copy!

Parks & Recreation invites you to a great season of opportunities for all ages and abilities! The Fall 2019 edition of Destination Recreation highlights all of the department’s offerings through December, hundreds of chances to have fun and g...

Police Seek Suspect in Motor Vehicle Theft

On Sept. 9 sometime between 3:45 and 5:20 p.m., complainant reports that while at the James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Road, an unknown person(s) removed the key to his vehicle from his backpack located in the gym and stole his car fro...

CONECT Receives 2019 Innovation Award for Public Safety

James City County’s CONECT (Community Outreach Network Educate Care Thrive) Program was recently selected as the winner of the Virginia Municipal League’s 2019 Innovation Award for Public Safety. The annual statewide competition recogn...

What happened at the Sept. 10 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the Sept. 10 Regular Meeting:E.         PRESENTATIONS    

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Wildflower Beautification Project Selected for VACo Achievement Award

James City County’s Wildflower Beautification Project was recently selected for a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) 2019 Achievement Award.Through efforts initiated by the General Services Department, Keep James City County Beautiful (KJCCB) organiz...

Tourism Revenue Grew in 2018

Tourism revenue for James City County reached $442 million in 2018, a 2.3% change over 2017. Local tourism-related taxes were $19.1 million, a 7.1% increase over 2017. All data was received by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) from U.S. Travel Associ...

Emergency Manager Sara Ruch Discusses National Preparedness Month and The Wizard of Oz on Podcast

James City County Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about National Preparedness Month, The Wizard of Oz, CERT, CART and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!This Week in James City County covers upcoming me...

Stormwater and Resource Protection to host a Small Project Permitting & VSMP SWPPP Template Seminar

The James City County Stormwater and Resource Protection Division will be hosting a Small Project Permitting and VSMP SWPPP Template Seminar. Please join us for detailed information in respect to small project permitting, projects between 2500sf and less ...

Back to School Supply & Backpack Drive

To help local youth have a successful school year, participants in James City County’s REC Connect summer camp program hosted a Back to School Supply & Backpack Drive to collect school supplies within the community. While Matoaka Elementary School par...

CERT Training to Begin Sept. 19

If a disaster threatens or occurs, do you know what to do? If you take the James City County/Williamsburg Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, you will!In a major emergency, fire and law enforcement may not be able to reach you as quickly as...

Curbside Recycling Update Aug. 30

BillingCurbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office have been mailed and payment is due on Sept. 16.If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still received a bill, please disregard the b...

September Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for September/October classes is open until Sept. 20. Registration is accepted at the Recreation Centers and online. Having...

EDA Strategic Investment Area Committee Cancels Meeting

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Strategic Investment Area Committee has canceled its Wednesday, Sept. 18 meeting. There is no new business to discuss.The EDA Strategic Investment Area Committee includes four members of the EDA. The Strategic Inve...

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...

Social Services Offers Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation and Training

Would you or someone you know be interested in becoming a foster/adoptive parent in James City County? Social Services offers training that gives families the information they need to make an informed decision about whether fostering/adopting is the right...

2019 3rd Quarter Clean Business Award Winner: Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s was awarded the 2019 3rd Quarter Clean Business Award by the James City Clean County Commission for their proactive efforts to lessen their environmental impact through green initiatives and sustainability practices. Trader Joe&...

Curbside Recycling Update Aug. 20

Billing

• Curbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office will be mailed over the next week. If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still receive a bill, please disregard the bill.
• If you cho...

Police Warn of ATM Skimmers

Skimmers are becoming more prevalent in our area and one was recently located at a bank in James City County.Skimmers are devices that are placed over card readers on machines that scan credit or debit cards, like ATM’s and gas pumps. Criminals put these ...

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...

Clean Water Heritage Grant Opens for Applications

James City County Stormwater and Resource Protection has opened the Clean Water Heritage Grant to applicants.The Grant provides cost-share funding to homeowner associations, communities, contractors, businesses, and individuals who own stormwater infrastr...

Update - New Dates Available - Fire and Police to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

-- Updated to reflect the July 13 and Aug. 31 classes are full and to announce new dates. --James City County’s Fire and Police Departments are hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training session followed by a Stop the Bleed trai...

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 ...