Trinket Trade (5/13/2026) - The second installment of Gloucester Trinket Trade was installed last Thursday at Green Planters Garden Center & Landscaping, Hayes, by creator Arye Lundy, at right, and her friend and Green… …Gloucester planners recommend approval for two solar farms (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester County Planning Commission unanimously voted to forward conditional use permit applications for two solar facility projects, Fox Mill Solar and Daffodil Fields Solar, with recommendations for approval to… …
Toll plaza work (5/13/2026) - Single lane closures northbound on Route 17 at the George P. Coleman Bridge are scheduled to take place at night, 9 p.m. until 8 a.m., today, Thursday, May 14 and… …
Abingdon Ruritans (5/13/2026) - Jim Dall, secretary of the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association, was the guest speaker at the Abingdon Ruritan’s meeting on Monday. He spoke on the process of growing spats to full… …Widows Ministry celebrates 2nd anniversary Saturday (5/13/2026) - The Widows Ministry of Gloucester and Mathews County, Virginia will celebrate its second anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Morning Star Baptist Church fellowship hall,… …
Mike Horrell shies away from spotlight, but it still finds him (5/13/2026) - When Mike Horrell’s name was called out at the recent GUEST shelter awards gala, a look of sheer panic slowly glided across his face. After all, Mike is not a… …
Colonial Dames (5/13/2026) - The Susan Constant Committee of the National Society, Colonial Dames of America in Virginia, met on May 5 at the Gwynn’s Island Community League Civic Center. Following the business meeting,… …Historic marker to be unveiled May 23 at First Baptist (5/13/2026) - A historic marker installation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 9654 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, marking the unveiling by the NAACP Mathews Branch and… …
Rotary’s Flags for Heroes to return (5/13/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club is gearing up for its annual Flags for Heroes display, which this year will be located prominently on Buckley Hall Road in the field adjacent to… …
GOP road cleanup (5/13/2026) - As part of its community outreach, members of the Mathews County Republican Committee spent Saturday cleaning up its adopted stretch of Buckley Hall Road. Taking part in the cleanup were,… …
Work begins Monday on Route 17 bridge over Dragon Run (5/13/2026) - The Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor will begin to mobilize Monday on a project to replace the Route 17 northbound bridge over Dragon Run at the Gloucester/Middlesex county… …
DAV leadership (5/13/2026) - Leading Chapter 58 of the Disabled American Veterans for 2026-2027 are, back row from left, First Jr. Vice Commander Larry Brownley, Adjutant Mack McCallon, Commander Jerry Wilson, Sr. Vice Commander… …‘AI and Genealogy’ topic of talk (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the Community Room of Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. This month’s program will be “AI and Genealogy—Finding… …
Tour de Chesapeake returns this weekend (5/13/2026) - Cyclists will return to the flat roads and scenic views of Mathews County this weekend to take part in Saturday’s 27th annual Tour de Chesapeake. The Mathews Outdoor Club event… …
EV charging stations installed in Mathews (5/13/2026) - 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… …Court voids redistricting vote; districts to remain the same (5/13/2026) - By a 4-3 margin Friday, members of the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling voiding the results of the state’s April 21 redistricting special election—keeping in place the current… …
Animal Care and Control (5/13/2026) - Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week was April 12-18, and the Mathews Board of Supervisors recognized deputy animal control officer Calvin Johnson, at left, and animal control officer Misty Scwartz… …
Civic groups at May Faire (5/13/2026) - Among the civic groups participating in 2026 Mathews May Faire event held May 2 and 3, were the Cricket Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the… …
Central Village Homemakers (5/13/2026) - Dee Bane, vice chair of the Mathews County Resources Council, was speaker at the May meeting of Central Village Homemakers. She said council’s goal is to promote and connect resources… …GCSO conducts death investigation at Fox Mill Centre (5/6/2026) - The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office conducted a death investigation on Sunday morning, briefly closing off a parking lot at Fox Mill Centre until the investigation had been resolved. “There is… …
Events May 7-14 (5/6/2026) - THURSDAY PARKS & REC: The Mathews Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5 o’clock today, Thursday, May 7, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. PLANNERS: The Gloucester County… …
Gloucester Library announces upcoming programs (5/6/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, has announced several upcoming programs for adults 18 and older. In the next installation of the library’s Downsizing Series, the Memorie Group will… …
Black Pearls of Genealogy topic of virtual meeting Saturday (5/6/2026) - Black Pearls of Genealogy, a program to guide individuals and families through the journey of tracing African American roots, will be the topic of a virtual meeting at 11 a.m.… …
Loaves and Britches (5/6/2026) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons welcomed Betsy Guckeyson, of the Loaves and Britches program, to the circle’s meeting on Tuesday. Loaves and Britches is a… …County residents reminded permits required for sheds/accessory structures (5/6/2026) - Gloucester County officials remind residents that zoning permits are needed for every shed or accessory structure that is built or delivered within the county. Additional permits may be required under… …