Friday, Aug. 28
James City County police say they have received hundreds of complaints over the past two years from parents and school police about kids illegally buying nicotine and THC vapes at local vape shops.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Our recent story about a planned battery energy storage site in lower James City County set off a host of comments on Williamsburg Watch’s Facebook channel from people worried about the risks of pollution and fire. “We have our work cut out for us as far as education” explaining how the site will be kept safe, a spokesperson for the developer told Williamsburg Watch
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Wednesday, Aug . 26
Third graders’ reading and mathematics scores improved at local schools in the latest SOL tests released Tuesday. York County outperformed Williamsburg-James City County schools by double digits, including students who are considered disadvantaged.
Related story: Scores still not fully recovered from Covid shutdown.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
An Omaha-based company wants to build a massive battery storage facility on part of the old BASF site in southern James City County, a project it says will inject more than $1 billion into the local economy during construction.
Monday, Aug. 24
The two vape shops raided by James City County police for selling marijuana last week are within a short walk of Toano Middle School and Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School. County Planning Commissioner Vincent Passero says the incident confirms his concerns about these type of stores.
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Whether it’s recent shootings or the proliferation of Flock cameras, you probably have questions on public safety you want answered. Join Williamsburg Watch for an hour of thoughtful conversation with our public safety leaders Sept. 15, 6-7 p.m., at the Williamsburg Public Library. There is no charge for the event, but seating is limited, so you will need to claim your seat at this link.