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  1. Vote web

    Two Additional Locations Available for Ballot Drop Off

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  2. Leaves under a tree

    2020 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

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  3. Start Peninsula logo

    Second Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

    Finalists will participate in the main Start Peninsula event on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Read on...
  4. AFD Scheduled

    Agricultural & Forestal District Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 22

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  5. Larceny from vehicles suspect

    Police Seek Larceny Suspects

    Reminder: always remove valuables from your vehicles and lock your doors. Read on...
  6. James City County Police Department patrol vehicle

    Police Respond to Fatal Traffic Crash

    A 21-year-old New Kent man dies in fatal crash. Read on...
  7. Mainstream Voucher Waiting List Open Online Only Oct 29 9 am 6 pm

    James City County Housing to Open Waiting List for Mainstream Vouchers

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  8. BOS Stock Photo

    What happened at the October 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

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  9. Development Review Committee

    Development Review Committee Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 21

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  10. The Maine of Williamsburg

    New Event Venue Begins Construction

    The Maine of Williamsburg will include more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Read on...
  11. Renwick - Jamestown Road larceny from vehicles

    Police Seek Larceny Suspects

    Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying larceny suspects. Read on...
  12. Community Rating System Presentation web

    Good News for Flood Insurance Policy Holders

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  13. COB Submissions

    Business Submissions Needed for New Awareness Campaign

    James City County wants to celebrate local business. Businesses are invited to submit information for an awareness campaign. Read on...
  14. Classic Consignments Williamsburg

    Classic Consignments Williamsburg is Now Open at 7405 Richmond Road, Suite A.

    It is a gift and consignment store selling gently used furniture and accessories. Read on...
  15. Engage 2045 Share your ideas shape our community james city county logo

    Planning Commission Working Group Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 19

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  16. stuff the cruiser

    Police to Host Stuff the Cruiser Food Drive

    Police to host Stuff the Cruiser food drive on Nov. 7 at Walmart Neighborhood Market. Read on...
  17. Halloween

    Halloween 2020

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  18. 7-Eleven Robbery Suspects

    Police Investigate Robberies at 7-Eleven

    Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying two robbery suspects. Read on...
  19. Dianna Moorman web

    Did You Miss the LIVE Broadcast of This Week in James City County Featuring the Election Q&A?

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  20. Fall Brochure Cover_Flash

    Fall Activity Brochure Available! Get Your Copy!

    James City County Parks & Recreation’s Destination Recreation Activity Brochure highlights programs, events and activities through December! Read on...
  21. Start Peninsula logo

    First Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

    Finalists will participate in the main Start Peninsula event on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Read on...
  22. October Flash

    Parks & Recreation Plans October Events

    Welcome fall with scarecrow stuffing and pumpkin painting, a variety of virtual programming for youth & adults plus trips and outdoor adventures for all ages! Read on...
  23. Burglary Suspect

    Police Make Arrest in Residential Burglary

    Police make arrest in the residential burglary that occurred on Sept. 7 in Toano. Read on...
  24. Greater Williamsburg Partnership logo

    Greater Williamsburg Area Receives Grant From GO Virginia State Board to Update Analysis

    Chmura Economic & Analytics to update analysis from 2016. Read on...
  25. drug take back

    Police Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

    Police will participate in a prescription drug take back initiative on Oct. 24. Read on...
  26. Floodplain

    JCC Releases 2019 Annual Report on the Floodplain Management Plan

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  27. Rebuild Virginia logo

    Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses

    Eligibility criteria expanded to include businesses that received federal CARES Act funds, supply chain partners affected by closures. Read on...
  28. Vote web

    Three Options for Voting in the Nov. 3 General and Special Election

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  29. PerfectMind_NewsFlash

    PerfectMind Introduced

    The new registration system offers customers a more efficient experience for all department registrations. Read on...
  30. REC Connect logo for news flash jpg

    Parks & Recreation Plans Child Care Program for Grades K-5

    REC Connect will offer full-day child care programs at three elementary schools this fall. Daily activities will include arts & crafts, outdoor play and virtual learning time. Read on...
  31. Start Peninsula logo

    Start Peninsula Changes Event Format to Multiple Smaller Competitions

    Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will begin a series of three micropitch competitions held on July 14, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13. Read on...
  32. Lock Your Car Doors

    Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

    Always remove personal items from your vehicle, and always lock your car doors. Read on...
  33. Coronavirus covid19 update news flash 2020

    James City County Parks & Facilities

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