Larkin named director of Gloucester Main Street Association (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester Main Street Association announced Katherine “Kat” Larkin as its new Executive Director. Pam Callis-Lett, GMSA board chair, welcomed Larkin to Main Street in a press release, stating “Her… …
Salon 4:13 opens in Gloucester Court House (5/13/2026) - Deanna Miner, the previous co-owner of Hair on Main, has branched out on her own to create Salon 4:13 Beauty Lounge, located in the Edgehill Town Center at 6736 Main… …Gloucester House makes U.S. News & World Report’s list (5/13/2026) - Nineteen of Commonwealth Senior Living’s senior communities—including its Gloucester facility, were recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Over 3,000 independent assisted living and memory care communities were surveyed… …
MCF awards $206,970 in Community Impact grants (5/13/2026) - The Mathews Community Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $206,970 to local nonprofit organizations serving Mathews County. Community Impact grants support local nonprofits whose programs include cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational… …
‘Purely Natural Pop-Up’ at Brent and Becky’s (5/13/2026) - Local vendors offering food, home décor, body care and other products inspired by nature will hold a “Purely Natural Pop-Up” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Brent and… …
Short Lane celebrates 25 years of making life a little sweeter (5/6/2026) - Local ice cream institution, the Short Lane Ice Cream Company, will be celebrating 25 years of making Gloucester a little sweeter. Owners Toni and Barry Childress bought the store from… …
Heart Felt Touch Massage to hold ‘Gloucester’s Main Mom’ giveaway (5/6/2026) - As spring blooms in Gloucester and Mother’s Day approaches, Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy is celebrating the mothers in the community with a special initiative: Gloucester’s Main Mom. This Mother’s… …
Chesapeake Bank receives AARP BankSafe designation (5/6/2026) - Chesapeake Bank was recognized by AARP as a 2026 BankSafe Trained Seal recipient, recognizing the steps the institution has taken to curb financial exploitation of older adults. Nationwide, 190 banks,… …Local housing market slows down, CBRAR quarterly report shows (5/6/2026) - The housing market in the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association region, of which Gloucester and Mathews counties are a part, experienced a slowdown in activity at the beginning of the… …
Linda Grow joins GJ ad staff (4/29/2026) - Linda Grow of Bena, has joined the staff of the Gazette-Journal as an advertising representative. She will primarily serve customers in the Hayes and Gloucester Point areas of Gloucester, but… …
Supporting workforce housing (4/29/2026) - Chesapeake Bank donated $5,000 to the Kingston Housing Initiative this week to support workforce housing efforts in Mathews County. The donation will help fund the renovation of the former Kingston… …Harbor Freight coming to Gloucester (4/29/2026) - Harbor Freight, a tool store with more than 1,600 locations nationwide, is locating in Gloucester, with an opening planned for sometime this summer. The store will be opening at 6571… …
Living flower arrangement class to be held at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs (4/29/2026) - Special activities in May at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, include planting a living flower arrangement in a container. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Advance registration… …
Whitley’s Peanut Factory celebrates 40 years (4/22/2026) - This year, Whitley’s Peanut Factory will celebrate 40 years of business in Gloucester County. While the idea took root in the Smith family kitchen, Whitley’s has since become a cornerstone… …
Austin’s opens tonight at Inn at Warner Hall (4/22/2026) - Austin’s, a new restaurant inside The Inn at Warner Hall, will open for business this evening, offering seasonal American cuisine. Hours are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, by reservation only. The… …
RWRH only Virginia hospital named to top rural hospital list (4/22/2026) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, has been named a Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association. RWRH is… …Commuter survey underway (4/22/2026) - Middle Peninsula residents are invited to help shape the future of regional transportation by participating in the 2026 MidPenRideShare Commuter Survey. The brief 25-question online survey is open and will… …
Audiology Offices remindspublic to prioritize hearing health (4/22/2026) - May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. The Audiology Offices encourages local residents to prioritize their hearing health by scheduling a hearing check. Healthy hearing starts with proactive care, a release stated.… …
Chesapeake reports $5.4M in first-quarter earnings; declares dividend (4/22/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of $5,390,860 for the first quarter of 2026, chairman and CEO Jeffrey M.… …
Sassy Sew Crafty to hold grand opening Saturday (4/15/2026) - Sassy Sew Crafty,a home business that has transitioned to a physical shop space on Route 17 in Hayes, will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,… …
Top Non-Profit (4/15/2026) - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce has named the Abingdon Ruritan Club its 2025 Business Award Top Non-Profit of the Year. Shown presenting the award to Club President Antonio Donald are… …
Mathews Community Foundation recognizes business partner Haywood Floor Covering (4/15/2026) - The Mathews Community Foundation has an active Business Partners Program that offers businesses that serve local customers the opportunity to help us make our community better. This month, MCF turned… …
Local rabbitry offers outreach (4/8/2026) - What started as a way to create high-quality yarn quickly became artistry, animal care and caring for others woven together into a unique—and fuzzy—backyard-based business. The Fuzzy Ear, a licensed,… …Drug Take Back Initiative April 25 in Gloucester, Hayes (4/8/2026) - In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Riverside Health, local law enforcement will be stationed outside of the Gloucester Walmart Pharmacy and Kroger at Hayes Shopping Center on Saturday,… …
Grand opening Saturday for Quiet Pine Market (4/8/2026) - Quiet Pine Market, a new roadside stand selling a variety of homegrown and homemade products, will have a grand opening this Saturday at 1805 Potato Neck Road in Port Haywood.… …