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… …
U-pick blueberries begin in July (6/4/2025) - Summer is right around the corner, and nothing says summer more than fresh-picked blueberries. Eastfield Farms, on Preston Point Road, will open its u-pick, spray-free blueberries to the public on… …
Gloucester Rite Aid closes (6/4/2025) - The Gloucester Rite Aid closed permanently on Wednesday, according to a notice posted last week on the front door of the pharmacy, which is located at Main Street Center. The… …
More than a third of Middle Peninsula residents say they are unhappy with commute (6/4/2025) - A new regional commuting survey reveals that more than a third of Middle Peninsula residents are unhappy with their current travel arrangements, reinforcing the need for improved transportation alternatives and… …
Chesapeake Bank announces hires to strengthen fraud prevention, operations (6/4/2025) - Chesapeake Bank recently announced a pair of leadership hires—Grant Garber as Assistant Vice President, Director of Fraud Prevention, and Nate Cobb as Assistant Vice President, Director of Operations. These leadership… …
A walk in the garden to be held June 18 (5/28/2025) - Brent Heath will lead a garden walk at his business, Brent and Becky’s, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18. The tour will focus on the various gardens at the business… …
Club yard sale (5/28/2025) - The Gloucester Ruritan Club held its annual yard sale this spring on the lawn of Louis E. Serio Jr. and Associates, CPA, on Route 17. Proceeds of the sale support… …
Business Honor Roll (5/28/2025) - Lynne Davenport, owner of Richardson’s Café, was presented with the 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll certificate during the May 20 meeting of the Mathews County School Board.… …
Mathews woman saved by Ambrose driver (5/21/2025) - The timely arrival and quick action of a driver for Ambrose Disposal Service saved the life of a Mathews resident. On the morning of May 6, a woman was out… …
Business sponsorship (5/21/2025) - The Exchange Club of Gloucester Mathews dropped off a business sponsorship renewal certificate along with an appreciation basket of goodies to Bridgewaters Salon and Spa in Gloucester. “We are grateful… …