Two electric vehicle charging units have been installed in Mathews by the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department—one each at Gwynn’s Island Station 3 and Cobbs Creek Station 4—with plans for additional units at the other stations. Mathews supervisor David Walsh, Mathews County Administrator Ramona Wilson, and Graham Sheridan, Virginia Clean Cities Development Director for Central and Eastern Virginia, were at Station 3 on Friday for the official unveiling of the new units. “Communities that invest in EV charging infrastructure have the potential to improve air quality, strengthen energy security, and drive economic growth,” said Sheridan. “As this network continues to expand, it also opens the door for new jobs and tourism development in the region.” “This is great for tourism,” said Wilson. “People with EV vehicles can now charge up. Before, you could get here, but you couldn’t get home.” “People who will benefit most are short-term rentals,” said Walsh. “I think it’s great for the county....