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James City planners recommend massive battery plant, acknowledge Grove concerns
It’s Oct. 8. Divided planning commissioners say Grove residents have been ignored too long. Plus, our publisher offers analysis of trust divide between…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Redistricting creates “de facto” segregation at some W-JCC schools, parents argue
It’s Oct. 7. More than two dozen parents ask school board to delay redistricting decision and ensure diverse student body at all schools. Dedication of…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Expect more challenges to local zoning control, lobbyist tells Williamsburg Council
It’s Oct. 6. Legislature will further challenge local zoning control, lobbyist warns the city. Sentara stops negotiating with Anthem to cover its…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Library proposal cements James City control, positions it to serve larger region
It’s Oct. 5. James City gets super majority on proposed library board; York gets cap on its contribution. Public hearings on school redistricting…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Week in Review: Test results for minority students lower than a decade ago...James City cop charged with using Flock to track…
Good morning! Here are some of the stories we covered for you this past week:
York would remain in regional library under agreement announced today
Houston, we have lift-off. Proposed agreement would keep York in the regional library system.
 • Williamsburg Watch
Minority pass rates declined at local schools over past decade
It’s Oct. 2. W-JCC schools showed the biggest decline in minority scores, York schools showed largest drop among disabled students. Realtors predict…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Williamsburg candidates talk costs, Flock
It’s Oct. 1. City council candidates spoke at forum Tuesday. State police charge former James City policeman with felonies for misusing Flock technology…
 • Rebecca Fuchs

September 2026

James City cop charged with misusing Flock cameras to track coworkers
Charges come amid growing privacy concerns about license plate readers
 • Williamsburg Watch
Grove residents hear about massive battery plant, share thoughts with developers
It’s the last day of September. Dozens of Grove residents turned out Tuesday night to review complex planned on BASF site. Toano man shoots himself…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Strong local turnout in early voting
It’s Sept. 29. The first week of early voting was heavy in the Historic Triangle; First Congressional District had the largest turnout in Virginia…
 • Williamsburg Watch
Williamsburg taxpayers have been funding two city manager salaries
It’s Sept. 28. Former City Manager Andrew Trivette was on the payroll at the start of September, half a year after his abrupt departure. Plus …
 • Williamsburg Watch
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