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Mathews supervisors turn over ownership of Williams Wharf

The historic courthouse in Mathews was packed on Tuesday with residents interested in the county’s agreement with the Mathews Land Conservancy over Williams Wharf. Photo by Sherry Hamilton During a public hearing, residents voiced both support for and opposition to the action.

Fog on the Piankatank

The fog was rolling low over the Piankatank River on Sunday morning when Cobbs Creek resident and Mathews Master Gardener Carol McCormack captured this image from her back yard. The fog was rolling low over the Piankatank River on Sunday morning.

Colonial plantation believed to have been found in Mathews

Volunteer archeologists have discovered what they believe to be remnants of a historically significant plantation lying just inches below the ground in a Mathews County subdivision.

School board adopts $12.395M budget

The proposed budget reflects a change involving Virginia Retirement Service payments.

Journey brings French Canadian sailor to Mathews County’s shores

Bad weather and illness brought Cloutier into the protected Horn Harbor.

Mathews board to hold hearing on regional water plan

The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in the courthouse.

Planning commission recommends approval of retail shop relocation

Business owners David S. and Janice H. Jones requested a CUP to establish a retail shop in their home on Buckley Hall Road.

Teen injured in collision

Appeared intentional on teen’s part

Planners, supervisors to hold joint hearing Tuesday

Three issues will be open for public comment

Twigg Bridge rehab work set to begin

Precon Marine will do job for $10.9 million

Wetlands board to hold five public hearings

One application approved in February

County functioning well despite lacking administrator

Whiteway continues to be available

Planners recommend subdivision ordinance change

Vote taken after public hearing

Plans in the works for Mathews Main Street’s RiverBall VII

To be held at Eastham

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