BOS takes no action after closed meeting (2/11/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting last Thursday, Feb. 5 for three purposes—to hold a closed session to discuss a possible out-of-court settlement on cases… …
Historical Society (2/11/2026) - The Mathews County Historical Society recently held its annual meeting and dinner during which its 2026 slate of officers and Class of 2028 stood for election and were approved by… …Mathews Memory Café to be held next week (2/11/2026) - Mathews Memory Café will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Mathews Active Lifestyle Center, 10494 Buckley Hall Road. The gathering offers a friendly, supportive environment… …
Rosenwald School Foundation to hold Black History Month program (2/11/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation will hold its second annual Black History Month program at 4 p.m. Monday at the T.C. Walker Education Center, 6099 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester. “Nothing… …Gloucester Legionnaires to hold breakfast Sunday (2/11/2026) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its monthly community breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The breakfast is $10 for adults; $5 for children aged 5-10 (children… …
Gloucester County Democratic Committee elects leadership (2/11/2026) - The Gloucester County Democratic Committee recently held a biennial Reorganizational Caucus to determine leadership of the committee. The duly-elected committee members for 2026-2028 are chair Pamela Garner, vice chair David… …
Abingdon volunteer firefighters have busy weekend; former Poland’s Supermarket destroyed (2/11/2026) - Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue had a busy weekend, with two major structure fires, a couple of brush fires, and a spate of medical calls to deal with. A residential… …Tea at Timberneck returns March 14 (2/11/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation will host its fourth annual Tea at Timberneck from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Timberneck House within Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. The afternoon tea… …
Gloucester Walking Club invites caregivers (2/11/2026) - Unpaid caregivers are invited to step outside, recharge, and connect with others at the Gloucester Walking Club at 1 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 26. The walk will take place at… …
Online support for caregivers offered (2/11/2026) - Caregivers who find it difficult to leave home are invited to participate in Bay Aging’s free virtual caregiver support groups. The next online meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 26,… …
Caregivers invited to support group gatherings (2/11/2026) - Unpaid caregivers in Gloucester are invited to attend Bay Aging’s Gloucester Caregiver Support Group from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Community Room at Daffodil Gardens, 5954 Garden Grove Lane. Designed… …
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… …