8,000+ acres contain some oyster harvesting limitation (7/6/2022) - Acreage in local waterways containing at least partially limited for the harvesting of oysters and other shellfish increased by more than 15 percent over the past year, according to figures… …
Library seeks input on potential improvements (7/6/2022) - As part of an updated lease agreement, Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, will be receiving approximately $200,000 from the Main Street Preservation Trust over the next two years for improvements… …COVID-19 case rates again on the rise (7/6/2022) - After several weeks of declining case counts, COVID-19 is once again on the rise in Virginia and across the nation. According to the weekly report from Dr. Richard Williams, director… …
Sex abuse victim files $25M suit against church (7/6/2022) - A $25 million general tort liability lawsuit has been filed against Pastor J. Chris Morgan and Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Cobbs Creek on behalf of a victim of sex abuse… …
Fire destroys unoccupied garage apartment (7/6/2022) - Fire destroyed an unoccupied garage apartment on Bookers Lane in the North area of Mathews in the early morning hours Tuesday. A small commercial loader, a dump truck filled with… …CHKD Milk Bank proving to be a lifesaver for young parents (7/6/2022) - The recent shortage of infant formula has brought nationwide attention to the challenges faced by parents in providing proper nutrition to their young ones. That’s an issue that The King’s… …
Herb Jones seeking 1st CD seat (7/6/2022) - Retired Army Colonel, former New Kent County treasurer, and small business owner Herb Jones has entered the race for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District as the Democratic Party candidate. Jones’s campaign… …Library to hold teen Yum Yum Cookbook meeting (7/6/2022) - Gloucester Library will hold a teen session of its Yum Yum Cookbook Club at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, at its Main Street Center location. In the program, teens… …
State debuts new victim notification tool (7/6/2022) - The Virginia Department of Corrections’ Victim Services Unit has recently debuted its new state-of-the-art notification program for crime victims. The Notification and Assistance for Victim Inclusion, or NAAVI, is a… …
Bacon Street Backpack Drive begins Monday (7/6/2022) - Bacon Street Youth and Family Services will hold its third annual Backpack Drive beginning Monday and running through Aug. 10. Last year, Bacon Street was able to collect and distribute… …
84 East Peer Recovery Center to hold events in July (7/6/2022) - The 84 East Peer Recovery Center, Gloucester, is sponsoring a number of events in July that involve recovery, peer support and wellness of community members that suffer from drug/alcohol or… …
Ruritan yard sale (7/6/2022) - The Gloucester Ruritan Club held its first yard sale this spring on the lawn of Ballard and Serio, CPAs on Route 17. The sale featured something for everyone, including furniture,… …Mathews seniors get glimpse of telehealth possibilities at Triad fair (7/6/2022) - Christy Helsel, system director for Digital Health at Riverside Health System, discussed the types of medical services that can be provided through the internet during the TRIAD Senior Health and… …
Nine die on Virginia roads during July 4 weekend (7/6/2022) - Preliminary reports indicate the 2022 Independence Day weekend proved deadly for nine individuals on Virginia roads, including three motorcyclists, according to the Virginia State Police. The holiday statistical counting period… …
Machicomoco has busy schedule of events (6/29/2022) - Machicomoco State Park in Hayes will hold a number of programs throughout July. There will be several hands-on Tsenacomacoh Tools & Tech events (“Smokes and Smores” on July 1 at… …
State Fair deadlines, categories info available now (6/29/2022) - Information is available now about entry deadlines and categories for competition in the Virginia State Fair. The fair will be held Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 at Meadow Event Park… …
Clean the Bay Day (6/29/2022) - Fourteen members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club spent Saturday, June 18 picking up trash at the public boat landing at Brown’s Bay and at Maundy’s Creek in support of Clean… …
Supporting the GHA (6/29/2022) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club recently made a $1,000 donation to the Guinea Heritage Association. The donation was presented on June 18 to the GHA at the Buck’s Store Museum on… …
ARRL Field Day (6/29/2022) - This past weekend’s fine weather and a cooperative ionosphere contributed to the success of this year’s ARRL Field Day event that was held at Abingdon Park. Many Middle Peninsula Amateur… …
Battle of Cricket Hill to be commemorated (6/29/2022) - The Virginia Society of Sons of the American Revolution will commemorate the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill with a program beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July… …Board receives update on broadband access (6/29/2022) - The Mathews Broadband Advisory Board provided an update during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Mathews County Board of Supervisors on continuing efforts to provide access to broadband to every household… …
Improvements taking place at Gloucester County buildings (6/29/2022) - Gloucester County is working to preserve its historic assets, using federal grants and Capital Improvement Project funds to bring this about. Over the next year, residents and visitors can expect… …
Mitch Smith transformed himself, now he transforms others (6/29/2022) - Mathews native Mitch Smith has influenced many young people as well as adults in a positive, yet humble manner. His story is one of being in the depths of despair… …Offices close for July 4 holiday (6/29/2022) - All post offices, courts, county offices, schools, waste facilities and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.… …
July 4 fireworks return to Mathews (6/29/2022) - The band Rip Tide, above, and Heather Mackenzie, below, will enterain at this year’s Mathews Fireworks Celebration. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mathews 4th of July… …