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Taxpayers speak out against $11 million in higher taxes at JCC public hearing

It's April 15, income tax day. Taxes were on the minds of speakers at the James City County public hearing on the new budget; they demanded cuts in…

5 hrs ago • Williamsburg Watch

James City holds public hearing today on taxes, $413.1 million budget; opponents rally turnout

It’s April 14.

Apr 14 • Williamsburg Watch

Cold Case investigator solves decades-old crime

It's April 13. Today we talk to James City County's cold case investigator. Plus, Wiliamsburg defends its Flock cameras, and a week of government…

Apr 13 • Williamsburg Watch

Good morning! Today is Saturday, April 11. Here are some of the stories we covered for you this week:

Apr 11 • Williamsburg Watch

Local governments justify budgets to skeptical taxpayers

It's April 10. James City County and Williamsburg say their budgets maintain quality of life. James City and York get the right to charge admissions…

Apr 10 • Williamsburg Watch

James City Republicans rally against constitutional referendum

Rep. Rob Wittman calls it a fight for the state party's existence

Apr 9 • Williamsburg Watch

Williamsburg Health Foundation ponders millions in grants to help medical care, housing

In 30 years, the foundation has awarded more than $119 million to help local residents.

Apr 8 • Williamsburg Watch

York, on course to leave Williamsburg regional library, budgets $27 million for a new library

It's April 7. Also in the news: Williamsburg punts on Rent Ready. James City County and Williamsburg turn down request for more school money.

Apr 7 • Williamsburg Watch

Learn a job at little or no cost -- VPCC unveiling two new job programs at local campus

It's April 6. Also: today: how you can comment on local government taxes and budgets this week. Plus, nearly a quarter of James City's voters have…

Apr 6 • Williamsburg Watch

Here are the top stories from the past week

Apr 4 • Williamsburg Watch

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Week in Review: Large Norge development deadlocks James City planning commission; City residents worry county offices will worsen traffic…

Good morning! Today, April 4, we wish you a good Passover or Happy Easter. Here are some of the stories we covered for you this week:

Apr 4 • Williamsburg Watch

Large development planned near Norge ties James City County planning commissioners

It's April 3. James City County planning commissioners tied 3-3-0 on a proposed Norge development whose size led one to call it "a new town". Pastel…

Apr 3 • Williamsburg Watch

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