USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports (6/18/2024) - Agricultural producers in Virginia should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. “Many… …
Farms affected by new law that requires reporting of beneficial ownership (6/18/2024) - Virginia farmers who operate as a corporation, LLC or limited partnership should be aware they now are required to report additional small business entities in which they have an ownership… …
Get active with the GLOutdoors Challenge (6/12/2024) - Those looking for ways to get active this summer and further explore Gloucester County by themselves or with the whole family ought to give the new GLOutdoors Challenge a try.… …Food Lion Feeds provides $2,000 grant to Hands Across Mathews (6/12/2024) - Hands Across Mathews was recently awarded a grant for $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to use for food purchases or nutrition education. The organization was one of… …
Wheat tour reveals promising crop progress (6/12/2024) - Grain buyers, mill representatives and Virginia Cooperative Extension staff got a firsthand look at Virginia’s wheat quality and yield potential during an annual spring tour on May 30. Organized by… …
Ag greenhouse gas emissions fall to lowest level in a decade (6/12/2024) - American agriculture reduced greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2 percent from 2021 to 2022—the largest decrease of any economic sector. This was reported in the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released… …
Pollock receives Distinguished Service Award (6/5/2024) - For the fifth consecutive year, Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, has been recognized by the Virginia Transit Association. At the VTA’s 2024 Annual Conference & Bus… …
Red-level sponsor (6/5/2024) - VAMAC, Inc., a 22-location plumbing, well and septic wholesale company, is a Red-level sponsor of the Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews. “We are excited to have them in Gloucester and we… …IRS to offer Direct File as permanent option (6/5/2024) - Following a successful filing season pilot and feedback from a variety of partners, the Internal Revenue Service announced last week that it will make Direct File a permanent option for… …
Ag-focused laws may affect some consumers (6/5/2024) - Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s grassroots advocates are celebrating the advancement of agricultural legislation to support the commonwealth’s farmers in generating high-quality food and fiber. Some of that legislation will have… …
Events planned at Brent and Becky’s (5/29/2024) - Upcoming events at Brent and Becky’s gardens and shop in Ware Neck include the following: —Garden walk with Brent Heath, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12. This walk is $5 a… …
InsideOut Yoga hosts retreats in Spain (5/29/2024) - Susan Johnson of InsideOut Yoga in White Stone recently led two weeklong retreats in Spain for 29 yogis. The theme was “Peak Moments.” The retreats took place at Can Vital,… …
Psychologist relocates practice to Gloucester (5/29/2024) - Robert S. Falk, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience, is relocating his practice from Chesterfield to Gloucester. Dr. Falk has limited his practice to the… …
WRYC looking to welcome new members (5/29/2024) - The Ware River Yacht Club, located on Ware Point Road in Gloucester, is on mission to raise awareness of the club and draw in new members. The club prides itself… …Atlantic Union completes integration of American National Bank and Trust (5/29/2024) - Atlantic Union Bank announced Tuesday it has completed the integration of American National Bank and Trust Company branches and operations, unifying the bank across its offices in Virginia, North Carolina… …
Breezeline launches mobile service (5/29/2024) - Internet, TV and voice provider Breezeline has launched its mobile phone service in multiple locations throughout the company’s service footprint, including Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio… …
Farmers markets’ welcome spring shoppers (5/29/2024) - The weather is warm, farmers’ markets are open, and customers are flocking to find fresh, seasonal produce, meats, artisan goods and a sense of community. From small neighborhood markets to… …
2024 Economic Forecast Mid-Year Breakfast next week (5/29/2024) - The Virginia Peninsula Chamber, in partnership with Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business, will host the 2024 Economic Forecast Mid-Year Breakfast on Friday, June 7 at the Holiday Inn… …
Gypsy’s Wagon opens in Mathews (5/22/2024) - The Gypsy’s Wagon, a new vintage store located in Mathews, held its grand opening on Saturday, May 18. They also had a soft opening on Thursday, May 16. The owner… …
Island Stop returns under new ownership (5/22/2024) - The Island Stop Market in Port Haywood has been hopping since it reopened under new ownership on Friday. Tom Cook of Onemo, who now owns the market along with his… …Local Food Lion associates recognized for reaching career milestones (5/22/2024) - Food Lion is celebrating more than 350 associates who are celebrating 30 years of service or more this year. Among them are three long-term associates from stores in the Gloucester-Mathews… …
Red Level sponsor (5/22/2024) - Kyle Lewis with Middle Man Dock Maintenance, Gloucester, is a Red Level business sponsor for the Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews. “He does some wonderful work for local residents,” said club… …
Friends and Family Day (5/22/2024) - The new Starbucks at Hayes hosted the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Friends and Family Day on May 16, collecting pet toys, treats, food and more, with donors receiving a tall beverage… …
New chef, new year for The Hatchery (5/15/2024) - Oyster Seed Holdings on Gwynn’s Island has a new chef for its outdoor eatery and a new oyster farm boat tour to offer the public this year. The grand opening… …
New Starbucks location to open Friday (5/15/2024) - Gloucester County’s newest Starbucks will officially open this Friday. The newest location of the popular coffeehouse chain is 3019 George Washington Memorial Highway, adjacent to the Hayes branch of Chesapeake… …