James City County
Coverage of James City County in the Nexus archive.
- Reward offered for info on man wanted for sexual battery of a minor in JCC
A 64-year-old man named Larry Earl Batts is wanted in James City County, Virginia, on multiple felony charges, including two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and driving under the influence. A reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
- Man wanted for violating probation, failure to appear in James City County
James City County Police are seeking the public's help to locate Christopher Bostick, a 38-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation on a weapons offense and a misdemeanor charge.
- New traffic signal goes live today in James City County
A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Jolly Pond Road and Centerville Road in James City County, Virginia, and is scheduled to be activated this week. The change aims to address traffic patterns in the area.
- James City County giving its AED drone test flights
James City County is testing drone delivery of AEDs, demonstrated in a mock emergency in Toano, Virginia. A grandfather simulated a cardiac episode during yard work, prompting a drone response from Toano Fire Station.
- More than 100 homes and retail space coming to former hospital property in James City County
More than 100 homes and retail space are planned for a former hospital property in James City County. County supervisors are divided over housing needs and environmental concerns related to the development.
- Busch Gardens owes nearly $22M in taxes James City County says
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, known as 'The World's Most Beautiful Theme Park,' owes James City County nearly $22 million in back taxes. The article notes this debt is not due to years of delinquency but is part of an ongoing situation.
- North Chesterfield man charged after road rage shooting on I-64 in James City County
A man from North Chesterfield was charged following a road rage shooting on Interstate 64 in James City County. The incident occurred on Friday morning.
- Vehicle crash causes delays on I-64 in James City County
A vehicle crash on Interstate 64 in James City County caused traffic delays for drivers on Friday.
- James City County looking at increasing school board
James City County is considering increasing the WJCC School Board by adding two members, which would result in a 7-2 majority.
- Virginia’s romance with data centers has cooled, but nobody benefits if there’s a full breakup
Virginia, home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers, faces growing concerns over their environmental and economic impacts, including grid strain, water consumption, and declining residential property values. Legislative efforts aim to end tax exemptions for data centers, while local governments restrict their development to industrial zones amid public opposition.
- Motorcyclist dead after crash on Riverview Road in James City County
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Riverview Road in James City County, Virginia, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5:56 a.m. in the 5800 block of Riverview Road, and the James City County Police Department is investigating.
- James City County approves construction on consolidated government center
James City County has approved construction on a consolidated government center. County leaders stated the workforce requires additional space, while residents express concerns over high costs.
- GALLERY: Damage across Hampton Roads following thunderstorms
Thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Hampton Roads, with thousands still without power as Dominion Energy crews work to restore it. WAVY viewers submitted photos and videos of the storm damage in neighborhoods across the region.
- Thousands without power across Hampton Roads, Dominion working on repairs
Thousands in Hampton Roads are without power following severe thunderstorms. Outages are concentrated in Hampton, Newport News, and James City County, with Dominion Energy crews working to restore electricity.