Blood drive collects 59 units (7/30/2025) - A Red Cross blood drive held July 15 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, Hudgins, resulted in the collection of 59 units, reported chair Nan Cross. She had 60 people attend,… …
Wittman addresses Medicaid, funding needs and more (7/30/2025) - “We want to make sure we’re there, advocating on your behalf.” Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) met with Gloucester County Board of Supervisors members Kevin Smith and Tony Nicosia, County Administrator… …GVFRS appreciation dinner to be held Aug. 4 (7/30/2025) - The Piankatank Community League has been thanking the men and women of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc., for over 30 years for the service these dedicated volunteers provide… …
Give me liberty: Revolutionary War leader remembered in library talk (7/30/2025) - The breadth and depth of Patrick Henry’s contributions to American independence became clear in a talk last Thursday at Mathews Memorial Library by historian and author Jon Kukla of Richmond.… …
GHS renovation project reaches completion (7/30/2025) - After two-and-a-half years of construction, Gloucester High School students will return for the 2025-2026 academic year on Aug. 25 to a fully renovated building. “The whole building’s done now,” said… …Mathews BOS to meet tonight (7/30/2025) - After a lengthy, contentious regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 17, that ended with numerous agenda items remaining to be addressed, the Mathews County Board of Supervisors will meet again… …
HITW allowed to reopen (7/30/2025) - Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill was granted an emergency injunction in circuit court on Friday, with Judge William H. Shaw III (ret.) ordering the Mathews County Board of Supervisors… …
Library’s Comix Con to be held Aug. 9 (7/30/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library will hold its eighth annual Comix Con next Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at its Main Street Center location. This event is… …
Evans embraces his role on state forensics board (7/30/2025) - Gloucester County native Allen Evans, an officer with the Kilmarnock Police Department, recently took part in his first meeting as a member of the Virginia Forensic Science Board. Evans was… …
Drowning reported at Gloucester Point Beach (7/30/2025) - The body of an apparent drowning victim late Sunday afternoon at the Gloucester Point Beach was recovered by police Tuesday morning in the York River, according to the Gloucester County… …Fire damages Woods Cross Road home (7/30/2025) - A home in the 10700 block of Woods Cross Road in Gloucester sustained around $30,000-$40,000 in damages on Sunday after a fire that started in the kitchen spread up an… …
Preparedness Expo Saturday at Home Depot in Gloucester (7/30/2025) - The Gloucester Department of Emergency Management and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold its annual Preparedness Expo in the Gloucester Home Depot parking lot from 10 a.m. until… …FEMA class on business continuity offered in Gloucester (7/30/2025) - A FEMA class on business continuity will be held at Gloucester Emergency Management, 7478 Justice Drive, on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The eight-hour course, with no tuition charge, is described as… …
HITW granted preliminary injunction (7/25/2025) - Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill was granted a preliminary injunction in court on Friday morning, allowing the Gwynn’s Island restaurant to reopen after it was evicted two weeks ago… …
Gloucester PRT events scheduled (7/23/2025) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has a number of upcoming events scheduled. MOTH-ERS NIGHT OUT: What happens in the woods after dark? Find out at MOTH-ers Night Out, presented by… …
Events July 24-31 (7/23/2025) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS: The Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will meet at noon today in the fellowship hall of New Point Friends Church. Amy… …
Oyster tour (7/23/2025) - Tours of the oyster hatchery and oyster tastings will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Oyster Seed Holdings, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead. To book a visit, go to… …Sign up for backpacking event (7/23/2025) - Machicomoco State Park will host “Let’s Go Backpacking” on Saturday, Aug. 16. Participants will learn backpacking essentials from Virginia State Parks expert adventure staff, the Let’s Go Team. To register,… …
Regional initiative seeks to boost health care workforce development (7/23/2025) - A new regional partnership designed to strengthen health care workforce development throughout the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula was rolled out recently. This is part of a… …
Supporting Union’s food pantry (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club supports the community in many ways, including its support of the Union Baptist Church Food Pantry. Here, ARC past president Mary Lou Privott, from left, presents a… …
Betty Ambrose has taught generations of children to swim (7/23/2025) - Asking someone how they learned to swim is likely to yield several responses. Some people may recall how their parents gently pulled them into the water, patiently encouraging tiny kicks… …
Woodville Park donation (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, gave a $1,000 to Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism so improvements can be made to Woodville Park. Here, club member Julie Woolley, at left, presents the… …
Giving Garden donation (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club is doing its part to fight cancer. For example, there is a small hut located adjacent to the back parking lot at the club in Bena. Club… …
Dogs with jobs: Long-haul pupper (7/23/2025) - With a wag and a smile, dogs simply make the working world better. In this series, we explore the lives of local dogs who go to work with their people.… …
New LOVE sign at Williams Wharf honors shipbuilding tradition (7/23/2025) - Williams Wharf Landing is the home of the latest LOVE sign in Mathews County. The design honors the deep maritime and shipbuilding tradition of Williams Wharf, the East River and… …