Lotus Boba Café opens on Gloucester Main Street (7/16/2025) - Another new restaurant is calling Gloucester Main Street home. Sarah Netroe and Kiatisak Phaniphat held a soft opening on July 1 for their new restaurant, Lotus Boba Café. The space… …
Food Truck Frenzy (7/16/2025) - Gloucester County welcomed approximately 3,000 people to its first-ever Food Truck Frenzy Sunday afternoon at the old Page Middle School site along Route 17. In addition to food truck offerings,… …Ribbon cutting Friday for Timeless Treasures (7/16/2025) - Gloucester’s Main Street will welcome a new shopping destination celebrating antiques, craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind finds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. Timeless Treasures, which opened July 1, invites the community to… …
Carmichael named RCC Vice President of Finance (7/16/2025) - Rappahannock Community College has named Russ Carmichael as its Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services. Carmichael brings over 20 years of experience in higher education to RCC in areas… …
Chesapeake Bank serves world’s largest crab cake (7/9/2025) - Chesapeake Bank brought a taste—and the weight—of the Chesapeake Bay to the heart of Virginia’s capital recently when the community bank unveiled what is believed to be the world’s largest… …Fundraiser Monday for oyster restoration (7/9/2025) - Mobjack Tavern, 5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, invites the community to a special lunch fundraising event on Monday to support the Adopt an Oyster initiative. Five percent of all… …
Porter’s on Main (7/9/2025) - With a crowd of support, restaurateurs Gary and Karen Ward officially celebrated the opening of Porter’s on Main on Tuesday, July 1, with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gloucester… …
Real estate pros hear about new septic regs (7/9/2025) - Over three dozen local and regional real estate professionals attended the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors membership meeting held last month at the American Legion in Gloucester. Eager… …
Jennifer Baucom takes over sole ownership of Bayside Children’s Therapy Network (7/9/2025) - Jennifer Baucom has taken over sole ownership of Bayside Children’s Therapy Network, Inc., which is located inside the Coca-Cola building on Main Street, Gloucester. Bayside Children’s Therapy Network, Inc., provides… …
Amy and Chris Williams take over management of Richardson’s Café (7/2/2025) - After 30 years in the restaurant business, Lynne and Joe Davenport of Richardson’s Café and the former Lynne’s Diner in Mathews are retiring, and Richardson’s is now in the hands… …
JS Poulin and Son launches website (7/2/2025) - JS Poulin and Son, a veteran-owned, Gloucester-based business specializing in estate liquidation, has just launched its new website, jspauctions.com. “We’re expanding into sports cards and collectible auctions,” said business owner… …
Serena & Co. Salon opens in Hayes (7/2/2025) - “It’s a new name. New everything.” Serena Hedge opened Serena & Co. Salon, formerly Tangled Up Salon, on June 10 after renting booth space at the Hayes location for nearly… …
Faulkner installed president ofVirginia Funeral Directors Assn. (7/2/2025) - Gregg Faulkner Sr., co-owner of Faulkner Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Tri-County Vault Company, and River Country Pet Loss & Cremation Center was installed as president of the Virginia Funeral… …
Lily Valentine Antiques moves in C.H. area (6/25/2025) - Lily Valentine Antiques, a Mathews business since 2017, is moving from Main Street to a new location right around the corner, to 24 Church Street. A soft opening is planned… …
Gloucester’s newest dining spot an upscale option (6/25/2025) - Local restaurateurs Gary and Karen Ward recently opened their new establishment in Gloucester Court House, Porter’s On Main. “We’ve been in the restaurant business for 22 years now, with Olivia’s… …Gloucester Brewing Company to host jazz show Saturday (6/25/2025) - The Gloucester Brewing Company will host Peter Brewer & Friends beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. Guests can enjoy an evening of jazz music featuring a lineup of internationally recognized musicians,… …
Celebrate the commonwealth’sbounty during Virginia Ag Week (6/18/2025) - From fresh produce to family traditions, Virginia’s farms offer plenty to celebrate. This year’s observance of Virginia Agriculture Week June 22-28 is a time to honor the people who provide… …
USDA reminds Virginia farmers to file their crop acreage reports (6/18/2025) - After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in Virginia should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.… …
Forrest joins Bridgewaters Salon team (6/18/2025) - Bridgewaters Salon and Spa has announced the addition of Ralphann Ginyard Forrest, known as “The Confidence Coach,” to its team. A licensed esthetician and instructor with over 30 years of… …
Gloucester Brewing Company partners with Kilmarnock brewpub (6/18/2025) - Nacho Average Brewpub announced this week a new partnership with the Gloucester Brewing Company, bringing one of the region’s most respected and sought-after craft beers to the heart of Kilmarnock.… …Wheat tour reveals a positive yield for year (6/11/2025) - In rainy weather and in sunshine, participants of this year’s annual wheat tour surveyed and measured the predicted yield on Virginia cropland. Organized by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and Virginia… …
Gloucester receives tourism grants (6/11/2025) - More than $2 million in matching grant funds will be awarded to 197 local tourism programs across the state, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday, including four grants awarded in Gloucester… …
Fire damages kitchen of Scoot’s BBQ (6/11/2025) - Thanks to alert passersby and the quick action of firefighters, a fire last week in the kitchen of Scoot’s BBQ, Hayes, that could have devastated the business, instead resulted in… …
Smile Group donation (6/11/2025) - Last week, The Smile Group had the joy of spreading a little sunshine over at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. They donated basket-loads of treats and toys for the dogs and… …Virginia DMV warns customers of scam text (6/4/2025) - Did you get a text about an overdue traffic ticket charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting customers about a new text scam where… …