Ribbon cutting (8/5/2026) - Surrounded by friends, family and supporters, husband and wife owners, Andrew and Amber McDaniel, shown here, engage in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Brewed Awakening Café, which was held Friday afternoon… …Chesapeake Bank launches check fraud prevention tool (8/5/2026) - Chesapeake Bank has launched CheckSync, an automation tool from Monit that connects business clients’ accounting systems directly to the bank’s Positive Pay system. The integration closes a long-standing gap in… …
Regional housing market experiences increased activity (8/5/2026) - The regional housing market saw increased activity in the second quarter of 2026, according to a quarterly report released this week by the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors.… …
Tax-Free Weekend to be held this weekend (8/5/2026) - In preparation for the start of the school year, and to help residents with hurricane and emergency preparedness, Virginia will hold its Tax-Free Weekend Friday through Sunday. From 12:01 a.m.… …
Gloucester Planning Commission to hold Small Town Burger hearing tonight (8/5/2026) - The Gloucester County Planning Commission will meet in the colonial courthouse at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, Aug. 6, to review a conditional use permit application to establish a permanent mobile food… …
RWRH receives stroke guidelines award (8/5/2026) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, is among four Riverside Health acute care hospitals to receive the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Quality Achievement Award. In addition,… …
Sentara Health issues formal notice to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (8/5/2026) - Sentara Health, Virginia’s leading not-for-profit integrated health care system, provided Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia on Friday with a formal notice of its intent to allow certain commercial,… …
New Pilates studio to open in Gloucester (7/29/2026) - A Pilates studio will be opening its doors in Gloucester in the next few weeks. Maggie Jeffrey, weightlifting competitor and local mom of four, has started Pilates Athletica to offer… …
Food Truck Frenzy (7/29/2026) - The morning rain last Saturday did little to hinder Gloucester’s annual Food Truck Frenzy on Saturday. The festivities continued on as the community showed up to enjoy music, food trucks,… …Two ribbon cuttings today, Friday for new businesses in Gloucester (7/29/2026) - Gloucester Main Street will celebrate the opening of two new businesses with ribbon cuttings this week. York River Jiu-Jitsu, offering classes in this martial art for all ages and skill… …
Coastal Kitchen to celebrate 4th anniversary (7/29/2026) - The Coastal Kitchen restaurant in the York Crossing Shopping Center is holding a four-year anniversary celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Owner Forest Gary will enter… …
Deadlines approaching for farmers to apply for USDA financial aid (7/29/2026) - Deadlines are fast approaching for farmers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency safety net and disaster assistance… …
Soft opening Saturday for Battered Badger restaurant (7/29/2026) - The Battered Badger, a local food truck specializing in hot dogs, fries, specialty sandwiches, deep-fried sides and an Irish/Southern drop-off catering menu, will hold a soft opening for its brick-and-mortar… …
August activities at Brent and Becky’s (7/22/2026) - Upcoming special events and demonstrations at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, include the following:Harvest and Preserve, from Garden to Pantry will be presented at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. by… …
Gloucester farmers may apply for emergency loans (7/22/2026) - Gloucester is among 59 Virginia localities recently declared eligible for emergency loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. The loans are available in Gloucester’s case for frost… …
Farmers have access to new round of funding (7/22/2026) - Local farmers have access to a new round of funding—plus technical assistance—for agricultural best management practices that conserve soil and water, according to a release from the Tidewater Soil and… …
Chesapeake reports $8.1M in second-quarter earnings (7/22/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, posted second-quarter 2026 earnings of $8,182,181, according to chairman and CEO Jeffrey M. Szyperski. Included… …
Williamsburg ReStore manager (7/22/2026) - Gloucester County native Tony Rowe has been named manager of the Williamsburg ReStore operated by Habitat for Humanity of the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. Rowe has more than 30 years… …Food Truck Frenzy Saturday (7/22/2026) - Local food trucks, live music, a boat show, children’s activities and local vendors will meet this Saturday on the Old Page School Grounds on Route 17 as Gloucester County puts… …
Couple starts new business documenting family generations (7/22/2026) - Rebecca Little of Gloucester and her soon-to-be husband Conner Beaufait have introduced a new venture in their photography business. The photographers focus primarily on weddings, family photos and portraits with… …Open Broadband’s fixed-wireless internet comes to an end (7/15/2026) - Open Broadband’s fixed-wireless internet service to residents of Gloucester and Mathews counties ended this week. Open Broadband’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access, Starlink, Wi-Fi, Data Center and managed connectivity services were… …
Open house Sunday at York River Jiu-Jitsu (7/15/2026) - A new business in coming to the Gloucester Court House area and will host an open house this Sunday. York River Jiu-Jitsu is a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in… …
Zimmerman Marine celebrates 45th anniversary (7/15/2026) - Zimmerman Marine, a full-service marine repair and refit company, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. Founded by Steve Zimmerman in 1981, the company has grown from its original yard… …Plans underway for Gloucester Wine Festival on Sept. 19 (7/8/2026) - Plans are underway and tickets are available for this fall’s “Wine, Whiskey & Whatnot,” which is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at the gardens at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester.… …
Planet Fitness offers free membership this summer for teens (7/8/2026) - Thanks to Planet Fitness, area teens can stay fit this summer at no charge. Teens ages 14-19 can register today and work out for free through Aug. 31 at 2,900… …