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Supervisors to hold hearing Tuesday on reassessment date

Meeting will be at 1 p.m. in Colonial Courthouse

Erosion commission approves buffer modification request

Vote was 5-2

Filing deadline today for GOP primary for sheriff

Two candidates had filed as of Tuesday

Gloucester celebrates Daffodil Festival this weekend

Daffodil Festival Council members Donna Fary, Gail Baker and Joy Calloway, from left, show souvenirs that will be available before and during the 26th annual Daffodil Festival scheduled for Saturday and Sunday along Main Street, Gloucester. Festival souvenirs and posters will be on sale today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. inside the Court Circle. All souvenirs will also be on sale during the festival under the blue and yellow tent. Photo courtesy Denise Carter A lot of changes have been made, as far as the location of attractions.

County did apply for FEMA funds

Gloucester failed to meet the minimum threshold of damages to receive the federal aid.

A leap of faith: Gloucester Rowing Association honors three men

The Gloucester Rowing Association paid tribute to members of the community last week.

Work crews begin removing bridge over Fox Mill Run

Crews began dismantling the old southbound Fox Mill bridge on Main Street in Gloucester last week.

In memory of Pocahontas

The Great Council of Virginia Improved Order of Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas held its 15th annual Princess Pocahontas Appreciation Day in Gloucester on Saturday.

Abingdon fund drive still a long way from goal

The donations are crucial to AVFR to continue to be able to maintain its equipment and replace old and worn-out equipment.

Tax woes continue for American Legion post

The tax-exempt status fell into question with the Internal Revenue Service more than two years ago.

Court circle traffic pattern returns to normal

Project basically completed

Supervisors vote to dissolve housing advisory board

No funding available to support initiatives

Gloucester supervisors consider tax increases

Gloucester taxpayers would see a 17.24 percent increase in their real estate taxes and an 11.54 percent hike in personal property assessments under the proposal.

Gloucester homeowners receive grant to elevate homes

11 residential structures to be elevated

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