Author Bradley Harper to be featured on WXGM (2/4/2026) - Jay Hutchins will interview author Bradley Harper of Toano at 8 a.m. Monday on WXGM 99.1 FM. Known for “A Knife in the Fog,” “Queen’s Gambit,” “Reflections in a Dragon’s… …
Deep freeze (2/4/2026) - Gloucester and Mathews counties (as well the rest of the Southeastern U.S.) has been dealing with a deep freeze for more than a week, with temperatures finally above the freezing… …
Gloucester supervisors approve zoning amendments, table Arts District ordinance (2/4/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors tackled two public hearings and an Arts District proposal during a meeting held Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse. Supervisors voted unanimously to accept… …
Landmark Scavenger Hunt planned to celebrate 250 (2/4/2026) - As part of VA250 celebrations, the Gloucester Museum of History is sponsoring a Landmark Scavenger Hunt through 2026. Individuals and families who visit the 14 listed landmarks will receive a… …
Funding secured to dredge Winter Harbor (2/4/2026) - Residents of the Winter Harbor area of Mathews got some good news last week. A big chunk of federal money has been awarded to dredge the harbor channel and open… …
650+ acres of Dragon Run habitat protected (2/4/2026) - The Friends of Dragon Run and Chesapeake Conservancy announced Monday the permanent conservation of more than 650 acres of essential wildlife habitat along Dragon Run, a blackwater stream with associated… …Events Feb. 5-12 (2/4/2026) - THURSDAY PLANNERS: The Gloucester County Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, Feb. 5, in the colonial courthouse, 6504 Main Street, Gloucester. SATURDAY CUPCAKE WARS: A cupcake-baking contest will… …
Thank you plaque (2/4/2026) - Laura Lutinski, at right, was presented a plaque honoring her service as secretary to the Gloucester County Board of Zoning Appeals during its Jan. 27 meeting. She was promoted to… …Commissioner of Revenue office awarded reaccreditation (2/4/2026) - Gloucester’s Commissioner of the Revenue JoAnne Harris and her staff were recently awarded reaccreditation from the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia for “Continued Excellence in Meeting Statewide Standards… …
Library to hold Galentine’s party next Thursday (2/4/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library will hold a Galentine’s party next Thursday, Feb. 12, at its Main Street Center location, beginning at 6 p.m. Join friends for an evening of Valentine’s… …
DAV chapter to select nomination committee (2/4/2026) - Members of Disabled American Veterans General Anthony Wayne Chapter 58, Gloucester, will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the club building, 6265 Professional Drive, Gloucester. At the… …
Brunswick stew sale to be held Feb. 14 (2/4/2026) - Knights of Columbus Council 9428 of Gloucester will sell Brunswick stew on Saturday, Feb. 14, starting at 11 a.m. at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Gloucester. Quarts are $12 and… …
Repairs underway on Coleman Bridge; openings to be faster (2/4/2026) - Temporary repairs are underway on the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge over the York River to eliminate the current need for manually operated openings. Brittany McBride, Virginia Department of Transportation… …
Batten School & VIMS names new associate dean (2/4/2026) - The College of William & Mary’s Batten School & Virginia Institute of Marine Science has named Megan La Peyre as its new associate dean of research and advisory services. After… …
Behl named new Virginia Sea Grant director (2/4/2026) - Virginia Sea Grant named Mona Behl as its next director last month. Behl holds a Ph.D. in physical oceanography from Florida State University, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in… …Trumpet, organ duo to perform at Arts at Abingdon (2/4/2026) - Chuck Seipp and Todd Fickley, a trumpet and organ duo from Washington, D.C., will perform in the upcoming Arts at Abingdon concert, to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at… …
Supervisors hear budget requests at workshop (2/4/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on the FY2027 budget last Thursday to hear budget presentations and requests from county departments and constitutional offices. County Administrator Ramona… …
Mathews BOS to meet today on Hole in the Wall (2/4/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting for 11 o’clock this morning, Thursday, Feb. 5, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. A previously scheduled budget… …
Mathews farmers explore ag cooperative (2/4/2026) - Farmers in Mathews County are coming together to explore a new way to strengthen their farms, boost local food access, and keep more value in the community: a farmer-led agricultural… …Rotary Club to hold Chili Cookoff Saturday (2/4/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club’s 10th annual Chili Cookoff will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. The popular event is held… …
‘Chili When It’s Chilly’ returns Feb. 21 (2/4/2026) - The West Mathews Community League will hold its annual “Chili When It’s Chilly” night on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the league building, the former Peninsula School, at Bohannon. Wendy’s style,… …
Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society begins bringing Pet Pantry to those in need (2/4/2026) - Beginning this month, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is taking its Pet Pantry on the road to have a more direct impact on the community. “We’re excited for the opportunity,” said… …County launches new interactive property map (2/4/2026) - Gloucester County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department has announced it has transitioned to a new interactive property map, a tool that is often used by residents and business owners to… …
Low-angle rope rescue (2/4/2026) - A vehicle slid on the ice into a ravine in Gloucester, in the Court House area, off Main Street on Thursday, Jan. 29. The driver was unable to exit the… …Gloucester Memory Café to host estate planning talk (2/4/2026) - The Gloucester Memory Café will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Daffodil Gardens Community Room, 5954 Garden Grove Lane. The monthly gathering offers a… …