The Englishman recognized the dialect; sayings of Guinea (9/23/2026) - I remember taking a man from England to George Ashe’s general store in Guinea to introduce him to some of my friends. As we went in the store, some of… …Mathews facing problems with emergency radio system (9/23/2026) - Mathews County’s public safety personnel are facing issues with the L3Harris emergency radio system that was implemented last year after years of inadequate radio coverage in the county. They are… …
County issues apology; HITW case one step closer to resolution (9/23/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors, meeting on Thursday night, took a step toward resolution of one of the Hole in the Wall legal cases that’s been hanging over the county… …
Ruritan Memorial Board (9/23/2026) - The Piankatank Ruritan Club, Mathews, was chartered 56 years ago on Sept. 22, 1970 with 22 original members. Above, David Parker, a member since 2010, presented the club with a… …
Mathews blood drive collects 56 units (9/23/2026) - A Red Cross blood drive held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins collected 56 units. Nan Cross, chair, said the drive attracted 57 people. There were… …
FBI declares Wilmer responsible for disappearance of Call and Hailey (9/23/2026) - After more than 38 years of unanswered questions, the FBI Norfolk Field Office, working alongside its law enforcement partners, announced Friday a resolution in the disappearances of Richard “Keith” Call… …
Forensic audit falls by wayside for now; revealed at town hall (9/23/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors announced that it will not be moving forward with plans for an independent forensic audit at this time during its town hall held Tuesday… …
Guinea Jubilee returns this weekend (9/23/2026) - The Guinea Jubilee, a Gloucester County institution for nearly a half century celebrating everything Guinea, will return to the Abingdon Ruritan Club grounds in Bena on Friday and Saturday. “It’s… …
Repair work begins at Poplar Grove Tide Mill (9/23/2026) - Work began last week on the repair and stabilization of the tide mill at historic Poplar Grove in Mathews. Ben Hassett, considered by some to be the leading millwright in… …
Restoration in progress at Antioch Rosenwald School (9/23/2026) - In the spring of 1948, the last students and the remaining teacher, Mrs. Clara H. Brothers, left Antioch School in Mathews County for the final time. They closed the door… …Gloucester County issues water conservation warning (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County issued a water conservation warning Monday as the water level at Beaverdam Reservoir has dropped below 38.9 feet. The warning is the next stage of the county’s established… …
Active Aging Expo at Bethany UMC explores dementia research, parental care (9/23/2026) - Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, hosted a free Active Aging Expo last Tuesday, Sept. 15, in its sanctuary, in partnership with Bellamy and Susanna Wesley United Methodist churches. The… …
Wetlands Watch announces Catch the King community science effort (9/23/2026) - Catch the King 2026, a community science effort that invites residents to map how far flooding reaches during the year’s highest tides, will be held the week of Oct. 9-11,… …
‘Smile Studio’ (9/23/2026) - The Widows of Gloucester and Mathews County met on Sept. 15 at the Tabernacle of Faith Church in Hayes for a special “Smile Studio” celebration. Approximately 30-35 members enjoyed an… …Point Branch to hold rock-painting program (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Point Branch, will hold a rock-painting session at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Registration is now open. For adults 18 and older. Call 804-693-2998 for… …
Mathews Republicans hold Constitution Day dinner (9/23/2026) - The Mathews County Republican Committee held a Constitution Day dinner at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins on Thursday, Sept. 17, with spaghetti and all the trimmings. GOP candidates Rob… …
Two county departments topic of NAACP program tonight (9/23/2026) - Pathways to Leadership, the series of sessions on government sponsored by the Gloucester Branch of the NAACP, will next meet at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Sept. 24, at Shepherdsville Baptist… …
Gloucester Library announces two programs (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, has announced two additional fall programs. The Gloucester Rosenwald School Alumni will hold a Sunday Soul Session, beginning at 2 p.m this Sunday,… …
Riverside to hold flu vaccine clinic Oct. 14 (9/23/2026) - Riverside Health is holding a free flu vaccine drive-thru clinic for those aged 9 years and older on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Coastal Church… …
County issues apology; HITW case one step closer to resolution (9/18/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors, meeting on Thursday night, took a step toward resolution of one of the Hole in the Wall legal cases that’s been hanging over the county… …
Candidate profiles for the General Election, November 3, 2026 (9/16/2026) - First District Representative Shannon L. Taylor Shannon Leigh Taylor is the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat, seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman. Taylor, 58, is… …
Three die in Gloucester house fire (9/16/2026) - Three people died early Sunday morning on Hickory Fork Road in Gloucester when the garage apartment they were living in caught fire and rapidly burned to the ground. Capt. Rob… …
Gloucester appoints new administrator (9/16/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Dr. C. Scott Davis as its newest county administrator, effective Nov. 1, during its work session Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse.… …Early voting begins Friday (9/16/2026) - Early voting begins Friday for the Nov. 3 general election, and registrars in Gloucester and Mathews are encouraging voters to become familiar with their ballots before heading to the polls.… …
Events Sept. 17-23 (9/16/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Dept. of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. BRAIN… …