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… …
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… …
BayPort’s Charity Golf Classic raises $140,000+ (5/14/2025) - The BayPort Foundation raised $142,734 at its fourth annual Charity Golf Classic event, hosted on May 1 at the James River Country Club, Newport News. Forty-seven businesses sponsored the tournament… …
Generous donation (5/14/2025) - Gloucester’s Bread for Life Community Food Pantry recently received a generous donation from the employees at Miller’s Services. The Miller’s Services employees organized a food drive and dropped off almost… …
Gypsy’s Wagon consignment shop celebrates one-year anniversary tomorrow (5/14/2025) - The Gypsy’s Wagon, an eclectic consignment shop at 302 Main Street in Mathews, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Friday with longer hours, refreshments and entertainment. Shop manager Carrie Munn… …
Pink Door opens in Mathews C.H. (5/14/2025) - The Pink Door, a new women’s clothing consignment shop, opened yesterday at 9290 Buckley Hall Road in Mathews.Operating under the umbrella of Roane’s Antiques at the Cottage, a downtown Mathews… …
Joe Syslo named to GO Virginia council (5/7/2025) - Joe Syslo of Mathews has been named to the Mary Ball Washington GO Virginia Region 6 Council. GO Virginia, according to its website, is “an initiative by Virginia’s senior business… …Gloucester Farmers Market returns Saturday (5/7/2025) - The Gloucester Farmers Market at Historic Ware Church will return for its 2025 season this Saturday. The market takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday… …
Dr. Leddy to be honored by endocrinologist group (5/7/2025) - Dr. Anne L. Leddy of Mathews County and Newport News, and previously of Baltimore, Maryland, will be awarded the Master of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology on May 17… …Housing sales moderated in region in first quarter (5/7/2025) - Sales activity moderated in the region in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report by the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors. There were 254 closed sales… …
Grand opening (5/7/2025) - A grand opening for ArtWork: Cowork in the Village was held recently in the newly renovated building at 6769 Main Street—the structure with murals gracing two walls in Gloucester. Artists,… …
Tourism workshop (5/7/2025) - Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Destination Development Manager Laura Messer, shown at front, provided an educational workshop on tourism, marketing and grants for members of Gloucester Main Street Association last Thursday morning… …Virginia farmers may soon have a new export destination (4/30/2025) - Virginia farmers may soon have another option for exporting their products, Gov. Glenn Youngkin told attendees at the 16th annual Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference on April 22. The event brings… …
May is National Speech, Language Hearing Month (4/30/2025) - Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions that people in the United States experience. Unfortunately, many adults with hearing difficulties regularly encounter stigmas that negatively impact their… …
Flower arranging class to be held May 10 (4/30/2025) - A class in creating a living flower arrangement for summer will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester. The cost is $30 with… …
Burney promoted at Chesapeake Bank (4/30/2025) - Sarah Burney, who has been with Chesapeake Bank since 2016, was promoted to the position of Regional Retail Manager for the Middle Peninsula. Burney started with the bank as a… …Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc. reports first-quarter financials; declares dividend (4/30/2025) - Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), recently announced the company’s financial results… …
Bin store by day, live auction house on Saturday nights (4/30/2025) - A new business, Bin Haven Auctions, opened recently in the York River Crossing Shopping Center in Hayes, next to the Food Lion. James Hershberger and his fiancée Sarah Roseveare, opened… …Dollar General donates 755,000+ lbs. of food in Virginia food banks (4/23/2025) - Dollar General has donated more than 755,000 pounds of food to Virginia Feeding America partner food banks in 2024, a release stated. The company’s 2024 total donations of over 28… …
Volunteer fair to be held Saturday at Buck’s Store Museum (4/23/2025) - Guinea Heritage Association will host a volunteer fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. “GHA is an all-volunteer organization, but with programs year-round, we need… …
Pints for Parkinson’s (4/23/2025) - Gloucester Brewing Company held “Pints for Parkinson’s,” a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to support finding a cure for Parkinson’s on Saturday. Shown are supporters participating in a 1-mile… …
Big changes taking place for Blown Away Salon (4/23/2025) - Big changes are taking place for Blown Away Salon, as owner Michelle Green merges the Hayes and Yorktown salon locations, expanding into a larger space in the Shops at Tidemill… …
Crafted Wonders to celebrate one-year anniversary Saturday (4/16/2025) - A year ago today, Tiffany Newman opened Crafted Wonders in West Point Square Shopping Center and will celebrate that milestone anniversary Saturday. “We focus on all handmade items,” said Newman.… …Atlantic Union completes acquisition of Sandy Spring (4/16/2025) - Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation announced earlier this month that it has completed its previously announced merger with Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. This transaction creates the largest regional banking franchise headquartered… …
Military/Business Career Fair to be held May 20 in Newport News (4/16/2025) - The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will present the 2025 Military/Business Career Fair on Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive,… …