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… …Public hearing Tuesday on building code (8/16/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the building code at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the historic courthouse on Court Street. The public hearing will… …
Public meeting tonight on historic district designation (8/16/2023) - The second public meeting on the proposed designation of Gwynn’s Island as a historic district will be held at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Gwynn’s Island Civic… …
Chef Goodier elected president of state association (8/16/2023) - Chef Winslow “Win” Goodier, executive chef/culinary director of Nuttall’s Store, has been elected president of the Virginia Chefs Association. Goodier has been a Certified Executive Chef since 1994. He is… …
New gazebos donated to Sanders (8/16/2023) - Two new gazebos have been donated to Sanders Assisted Living, Gloucester, so residents can enjoy the facility’s wild bird sanctuary during the summer months. For the past year, Sanders has… …Speaker expresses views on land use planning (8/16/2023) - Tom DeWeese, an Amissville, Virginia, a resident who describes himself on his LinkedIn account as “one of the nation’s leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, property rights and back-to-basics… …