A busy campaign season ahead (8/30/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday (8/30/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters from across the globe to celebrate Gloucester Day on Saturday. This will be Gloucester County’s second year celebrating the international holiday. County… …
Girl Scout donation (8/23/2023) - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 attended the Girl Scout Troop 1018 meeting on Aug. 15, to present the Girl Scouts with a $100 check, as well as craft supplies. The… …Dominion responds to concerns about smart meter technology (8/23/2023) - During the Gloucester Board of Supervisors’ Aug. 15 meeting, York District representative Phillip Bazzani voiced concerns over smart utility meters that are currently being installed on homes throughout the area.… …
Cleanup planned for Point Beach (8/23/2023) - The Gloucester Clean Community will lead a cleanup at Gloucester Point Beach in tandem with other organizations around the globe for International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day on… …
Christian open mic (8/23/2023) - “Sing for the King,” a free open mic and karaoke gathering of Christian music, will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the home of Joel Emerson, 4737… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 2 (8/23/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters around the nation and globe to celebrate the second annual “Gloucester Day” on Saturday, Sept. 2. The September date is one traditionally… …
Sept. 21 meeting to decide Gwynn’s Island historic designation (8/23/2023) - The Virginia Board of Historic Resources and State Review Board will hold a joint meeting Sept. 21 to decide if Gwynn’s Island will be designated as a historic district. The… …
Poster contest winner (8/23/2023) - Artist Jenny McMurtrie was named winner of the 2023 Market Days Poster Contest. The Mathews Market Days Committee made the announcement during a reception Saturday at the Bay School Community… …
Williams named Chief Nursing Officer at RWRH (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, announced last week the appointment of Lanell Williams, RN, MSN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer at the hospital. In this role, she will have… …
Pelfrey earns right to compete in national pageant (8/23/2023) - Gloucester High School junior Marissa Pelfrey competed in the National American Miss Virginia Pageant, placing in the top 10 of all competitors in the Junior Teenage age group. This was… …
Barbie Blast (8/23/2023) - Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Gloucester County Public Library held a Barbie Blast event Saturday at its Main Street Center location, welcoming 190 Barbies and Kens of all ages… …Sheriff Barrick, BZA members vent to board (8/23/2023) - Three Mathews supervisors came under fire during Tuesday night’s board meeting as Sheriff Mark Barrick and several board of zoning appeals members took them to task for recent comments they’ve… …
Library’s computer guy focuses on ‘the human element’ (8/23/2023) - Greg Lewis is Mathews born and bred. The 1988 Mathews High School graduate went on to earn a degree in geography from Mary Washington College (now University), but he didn’t… …FORUMS Election 2023 (8/23/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Militia group holds armed protest at T.C. Walker Education Center (8/23/2023) - Gun-carrying men who said they are members of Virginia militias staged a protest Saturday evening at the T.C. Walker Education Center in Gloucester. Their appearance was quiet and lasted until… …
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs hosts Honey Bee Day celebration (8/23/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester was abuzz with activity on Saturday, as the local business hosted a National Honey Bee Day celebration. The event saw Brent and Becky’s partner… …
Fire destroys Cardinal home (8/23/2023) - Fire destroyed a house in the 1400 block of North River Road, Cardinal, on Monday. Mathews Fire Chief Ronnie Lewis said the fire was called in as a brush fire… …RWRH recognized by American Heart Association (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, is among 43 hospitals in Virginia that have been recognized by the American Heart Association for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease… …
Billy West brings ‘Tales of Guinea’ to GHA (8/16/2023) - The Guinea Heritage Association will host Billy West for its Aug. 25 Fourth Friday program, “Tales of Guinea.” The program, held at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, begins at 7 p.m.… …Sentara Health donates $100,000 to increase access to mental health services (8/16/2023) - Bacon Street Youth and Family Services has received a $100,000 donation from Sentara Health to assist with increasing access to mental health and substance abuse services for youth and families… …
Wellness Day Saturday at Walmart (8/16/2023) - Gloucester Walmart’s pharmacy, as well as other Walmart pharmacies throughout the country, will be offering free health screenings on Saturday as part of the company’s Wellness Day promotion. From 10… …
Mathews Historical Museum to host ‘What’s It Night’ Aug. 23 (8/16/2023) - In conjunction with the Fairfield Foundation, the Mathews Historical Museum will host “What’s It Night” on Wednesday, Aug. 23, starting at 6 p.m. at the museum, 200 Main Street. The… …
G.I. Civic League to hold Sept. 14, 21 candidate forums (8/16/2023) - With a total of 25 candidates running for office in the Nov. 7 election, the Gwynn’s Island Civic League has decided to hold two forums, inviting all Mathews candidates to… …
Long-term member pins (8/16/2023) - Father and son Pepper and Rob Love, from left, received long-term membership pins at a meeting Friday night of Oriental Lodge No. 20, AF&AM, of Mathews. Pepper received a 50-year… …