Gloucester Wine Festival (9/23/2026) - The 2026 Gloucester Wine Festival, the Gloucester Chamber’s premier annual event, was held on Saturday at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Above, Saudé Creek Vineyards was one of more than a… …
PHA under new leadership (9/23/2026) - Peninsula Heating & Air, with its office in Hayes and serving much of the Middle Peninsula and Peninsula, has announced its next generation of leaders, with staff updates reflecting the… …
Two local ‘Coolest Things Made in Virginia’ among contest nominees (9/23/2026) - Two items manufactured in Gloucester and Mathews counties are among the 69 nominees for The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia. Public voting is open now through Oct. 9 in this… …
Record Kekoka Yoga Retreat held (9/23/2026) - Over 100 yogis gathered this past weekend at YMCA/APYC Camp Kekoka in Kilmarnock for the 17th annual Kekoka Yoga Retreat. The three-day retreat raised almost $30,000 for camper scholarships. This… …
GMHS donation (9/23/2026) - Executive Director of Shelter Management Caitlin Donnelly, second from left, accepts a donation of 1,000 pounds of pet food on behalf of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society from Laura Smith, Sumalee… …Business educational events to be held in Gloucester (9/23/2026) - Many business owners spend years building successful companies without fully understanding what those businesses are worth—or what could increase or diminish their value. Edward Jones financial advisor Carlos Britos is… …
Grants available for fishing and processing of blue catfish (9/23/2026) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant funding applications for projects that will help expand the commercial fishing and processing of blue catfish in the state.… …
Dough Haus serves sweet treats to traveling service members (9/16/2026) - A donation of dozens of doughnuts by the Dough Haus at Hayes sweetened travels for United States service members traveling through Richmond Airport last weekend. Here is how the sweet… …
GVFRS mystery solved (9/16/2026) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue solved a mystery of Dunkin’ Donuts showing up at Station 1 every so often, with no explanation. At Monday night’s business meeting FVFRS Fire Chief… …Partnering banks launch payment utility (9/16/2026) - Rebolt Financial Technology has announced a community bank-owned payment utility, purposed for small business banking. Chesapeake Bank and Reading Cooperative Bank are the first financial institutions to go live, with… …
Sunshine Tours closes after 45 years (9/16/2026) - Sunshine Tours, a motorcoach touring company in Dublin, Virginia, has closed after 45 years in business, effective Sept. 4. According to a release from the company, the business is closing… …
Brock Mechanical offers HVAC services in region (9/9/2026) - Gloucester native William Brock has opened Brock Mechanical, an HVAC company servicing the Middle Peninsula, Peninsula and Northern Neck. Brock has been in the HVAC industry for 15 years and… …
Union action (9/9/2026) - Members of United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 400 staged an action early Friday evening at the Kroger supermarket at the Hayes Shopping Center after reaching an impasse with… …
Family of Choice, a counseling and wellness service, expands to new Hayes location (9/9/2026) - Family of Choice, a provider of counseling and wellness services, has moved to a larger office at 3073 George Washington Memorial Highway in Hayes, after serving the community from its… …
Summer fundraising (9/9/2026) - Diane and Peter Perina of Eastfields Farms, Mathews, raised $6,004 this summer to donate to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. “Many donated beyond our expectations and the turnout was more than… …
Ribbon cutting held for Gloucester’s newest pharmacy (9/2/2026) - A new, Native American-owned pharmacy is opening in the former Gloucester Pharmacy suite next to Food Lion. Del. Keith Hodges, Chief Pharmacy Officer for UMIT, started off the ribbon-cutting ceremony… …Gloucester Planners to hold public hearing on zoning ordinance revisions (9/2/2026) - The Gloucester County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on zoning ordinance revisions related to boat/marine service and storage uses, agricultural operations, power utility, home operations, nonconformities, signs, administrative… …
Porter named president of Chesapeake Payment Systems (9/2/2026) - Casey Porter has joined Chesapeake Payment Systems as its new president, succeeding Kate Root, who plans to retire at the end of 2026 after a distinguished career leading the division.… …Brent and Becky’s holds garden walk on Sept. 12 (9/2/2026) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, will hold a walk through the gardens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. The cost is $5 a person, and advance registration is requested… …
Anderson inducted into International Hearing Society’s all-star program (9/2/2026) - Janie Anderson, Hearing Instrument Specialist with the Audiology Offices LLC, was inducted into The International Hearing Society’s all-star program at the 75th International Hearing Society Conference, which was held on… …
Harper’s Barber Shop opens in Mathews (8/26/2026) - Harper’s Barber Shop, owned by Gwynn’s Island residents Danny and Tracy Harper, opened recently at 182 Main Street in Mathews, offering haircuts, skin fades, high and tights, beard trims, and… …
Ribbon cutting (8/26/2026) - The Battered Badger, Gloucester’s newest restaurant (located in the former location of Ann’s Family Diner at the Shoppes at Gloucester) was officially welcomed into the local business community on Friday… …
Sears opens new facility on-site (8/26/2026) - After two years of construction, Sears Contracting Corporation in Ark has opened a brand-new facility designed to host contractors, offices, large projects, oversized storage items and more. This is much… …
Diana Butler joins Dreamcoat Dog Spa team (8/19/2026) - Dreamcoat Dog Spa, located at The Point Shoppes at Gloucester Point, has welcomed a new Senior Pet Stylist. Diana Butler, a Gloucester local, fell in love with dog grooming after… …
National Honey Bee Day (8/19/2026) - Saturday was National Honey Bee Day, a day set aside for beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from across the United States to celebrate honey bees and… …