Coastwise Design under new ownership (4/24/2024) - Coastwise Design, a sign-making and screen-printing business located on Main Street, Mathews, has changed hands. Mathews residents Rich Taylor and Lisa Brooks recently purchased the longstanding Main Street company from… …
Eggheads Diner fundraiser (4/24/2024) - The Williamsburg Senior Softball League recently presented a $650 check to the Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels from a fundraiser held at Eggheads Diner, Gloucester Point. Eggheads Diner owner David… …
Chesapeake reports $2.75M in first-quarter earnings (4/24/2024) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of $2,749,988 for the first quarter of 2024, a 303.9 percent increase from… …
Compassionate Touch class offered in Gloucester (4/24/2024) - Ginger Peer-Spencer, founder of Heartfelt Community and licensed massage therapist/owner of Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy in Gloucester, will teach a class for family and caregivers, those who would like… …
Vendor Fair/Open House to be held June 8 in Urbanna (4/24/2024) - Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center in Urbanna will be holding its fourth annual Vendor Fair and Open House on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event… …
Prime Mediterranean restaurant opens in Topping (4/17/2024) - Prime Mediterranean, specializing in Italian and Greek cuisine and steaks, opened recently at Topping in Middlesex County. The restaurant, which was previously Eckhard’s, offers a wide range of food choices,… …
Decline in farmland worrying farmers, agricultural organizations (4/17/2024) - The steep decline in U.S. farmland is raising an alarm among farmers and agricultural organizations. According to the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture (the most recent), the country has lost… …
Mathews Main Street Committee holds breakfast meeting (4/10/2024) - The Mathews Main Street Committee hosted a breakfast meeting last Thursday for Main Street business owners and others interested in the committee’s activities. It was held in the community building… …
Exchange Club sponsor (4/10/2024) - Shelton’s Tree & Landscape Maintenance is a business sponsor for The Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews and, when a few trees fell in recent storms, the company came to remove them… …
Local firm seeks to put halt to shoreline erosion (4/3/2024) - Ron Gorton of Gloucester and Carroll County has been pretty busy over the past couple of years. His business, Golden Oyster Shoreline Restoration, has been involved in a number of… …
Dr. Anderson takes over Gloucester Point practice (4/3/2024) - Jennifer D. Anderson, DMD, MS, will be the new owner of the Schroer Periodontist and Implants office at Tyndall Square, Gloucester Point, as Michael S. Schroer, DDS, is retiring after… …
MCF provides nearly $1M in support in 2023 (4/3/2024) - The Mathews Community Foundation provided direct funding support of over $560,000 during 2023 to local nonprofits, including $170,000 through its annual Community Impact grant program, and another $400,000 through the… …
Companies recommit to investing in education, workforce development (4/3/2024) - The BayPort Foundation, Ferguson, and Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, last week announced a community partnership to fund a three-year, $500,000 transformational grant called Accelerating Change Together (ACT).… …
Atlantic Union completes merger with American National Bankshares (4/3/2024) - Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation announced Monday that it has completed its previously announced merger with American National Bankshares, Inc. This transaction strengthens Atlantic Union’s presence in Central, Western and Southern… …
CBRAR organization honors area’s real estate professionals (3/27/2024) - The Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors honored its best and brightest at the organization’s 2023 Honor Society Awards and General Membership Meeting, which was held on Thursday, March… …
Brown sees a bright future for his mushroom business (3/27/2024) - A year into the mushroom business, Christian Brown of Mush Love Farm in Mathews sees a bright future for the edible fungus in the county. “The geography of the land,… …
Miller’s Services to open new location in May (3/27/2024) - If you are thinking about catching up on home maintenance this spring, be sure to check out the new location of Miller’s Services. Miller’s Services, currently located in Glenns, is… …
1st Advantage earns two awards for marketing achievements (3/27/2024) - 1st Advantage was recently recognized with two Diamond Awards. These accolades were part of the annual competition organized by America’s Credit Unions Marketing & Business Development Council, which featured 38… …
Hurd’s to hold yard sale Saturday (3/27/2024) - Hurd’s, Inc., a hardware store in Deltaville, will have a yard sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon, rain or shine. View bargains on the tables out front. There… …
JS Poulin & Son shifts to estate liquidation (3/20/2024) - JS Poulin & Son, a Gloucester-based business, is shifting its focus from simple buying and selling to estate liquidation and selling on consignment. “I’ve always enjoyed buying and selling,” said… …
Exchange Club sponsor (3/20/2024) - Bridgewaters Hair Salon is a Blue Sponsor for the Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews. The Blue Sponsor level is for those who give $500 per year to the club. The Gloucester-Mathews… …
Breakfast with Easter Bunny to be held Saturday (3/20/2024) - Royal Occasions and Catering will hold “Breakfast with The Easter Bunny” Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Cobbs Creek Arts Center. Attendees will be treated to a buffet… …
Breezeline to launch mobile service across 13 states (3/20/2024) - Broadband internet, TV and voice services provider Breezeline is adding another service to its growing list. The company announced last week that it plans to launch mobile phone service across… …
Community Services Board announces promotions (3/20/2024) - Two promotions to the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board staff were announced recently. Amanda Campagnola has been named Deputy Executive Director, while Emily Eanes has taken on the role… …
Two York County businesses recognized at awards program (3/20/2024) - At York County’s annual Distinguished Business Affair on March 14, two local companies accepted awards for their community and economic impact. During this event at the Freight Shed at Riverwalk… …