Mathews County welcomed two new LOVEworks signs at a ribbon-cutting celebration Sunday afternoon at The Hatchery on Gwynn’s Island. One of the signs was located…
Over 100 paddlers got into their kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and other human-powered craft early Saturday morning to take part in the third Islander Regatta, a…
Melany SlaughterJuly 2, 2025
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Gwynn’s Island Festival a success despite the heat(7/2/2025)-Despite the heat of the day, Saturday’s 76th Gwynn’s Island Festival was a success with a steady flow of people, according to organizer Jan Bassett. The rain held off until the afternoon, but was a welcomed reprieve by many after the heat of the morning. “I saw smiles and laughter … and tons of fans, sweat rags, and wet shirts,” she joked. “Everybody loved the music, the bands were great, the food was good–the whole… …