Richardson’s owner honored by Mathews Rotary Club (11/16/2022) - The Mathews Rotary Club has awarded Lynne Davenport, owner of Richardson’s Restaurant in Mathews Court House, with its Mathews Citizen of the Year Award. Davenport was also nominated for the… …
Mathews Farmers’ Market (11/16/2022) - A Thanksgiving Mathews Farmers’ Market will be held on Mathews Court Green on Saturday. Larry and Rosalie Brown of Bentwaters Farm at Susan, took part in the Saturday, Oct. 29… …Wheat production soars after ‘near-perfect’ growing season (11/16/2022) - With a helping hand from Mother Nature, Virginia farmers produced one of the best winter wheat crops in recent years, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. A NASS report… …
Breezeline launches cloud-based phone service (11/16/2022) - Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has launched “Hosted Voice Essential,” a new cloud-based phone service designed for smaller businesses. Hosted systems use smart software and cloud technology to deliver… …
Career expo (11/9/2022) - Gloucester High School held its Fall Career Awareness Expo last Thursday in the school’s gymnasium. This was the first in-person career expo that GHS has held since fall 2019 due… …
Chaufournier joins Chesapeake Bank board (11/9/2022) - Chesapeake Bank has added Stephanie Chaufournier to its board of directors. Chaufournier is Managing Partner of Avenir Advisors, LLC, a consulting firm focused on the online payments industry and specializing… …Walter Reed Nursing and Rehab recognized by Newsweek magazine (11/9/2022) - Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester is one of 17 nursing homes in Virginia and 475 nursing homes across 25 states to be recognized in Newsweek magazine’s America’s… …
Home sales dip, prices climb in region (11/9/2022) - Home sales dipped while median sale prices continued to climb in the region during the third quarter of 2022, according to a recently released report from the Chesapeake Bay &… …
Local nonprofits invited to apply for Proximo’s CreateAthon (11/9/2022) - Proximo Marketing Strategies of Gloucester is inviting Virginia Peninsula-based nonprofit organizations to submit their applications for the chance to receive pro bono creative marketing services. Selected groups will receive a… …
Eggs to be named a ‘healthy food’ in new FDA definition (11/9/2022) - Eggs are a staple in many kitchens, and they may soon be named a “healthy food” under a new proposed definition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For the… …
Chesapeake launches ‘Beyond Banking’ ad campaign (11/9/2022) - Chesapeake Bank has recently launched its new brand campaign, “Beyond Banking.” The digital, print and radio ads contain localized messaging celebrating the bank’s deep-rooted commitment to building thriving communities, a… …
Santa to visit Horn’s Gloucester Ace Hardware (11/9/2022) - Santa Claus will be stopping by Horn’s Gloucester Ace Hardware store from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. He will available to visit and take pictures with the boys and… …
Ice, water dispenser installed next to Hudgins Auto (11/2/2022) - Area residents can now buy water by the gallon and ice by the bag at Cypress Ice, a large ice machine installed by Troy Wyne of North adjacent to Bill… …
LC Salon to open Monday on Main Street (11/2/2022) - The newest salon on Gloucester’s Main Street, The LC Salon, is set to open on Monday, Nov. 7. Owner Emily King of Hayes has five years of experience as a… …
Marine tech certification (11/2/2022) - Alex Langford of the Deltaville Yachting Center has earned Virginia Marine Technician Certification. To achieve certification, Langford has completed 4,000 on-the-job hours along with 280 hours of technical training. Training… …
Auto Max Trunk or Treat (11/2/2022) - Auto Max of Gloucester held its annual Trunk or Treat event at the business at Ordinary on Friday evening. Pictured here are father and son Ryan and Caden Hutson posing… …
New Gloucester eatery (11/2/2022) - Gloucester Pancake House, a new restaurant in a location familiar to many local diners, officially opened its doors on Oct. 26. Located in the same building that for many years… …
Chesapeake Bank promotes Melissa Crawford (11/2/2022) - Chesapeake Bank announced last week the promotion of Melissa Crawford to Middle Peninsula Regional Executive. Crawford will oversee Chesapeake Bank’s Middle Peninsula region which includes the Gloucester and Mathews market… …November events at Brent and Becky’s (11/2/2022) - Events this month at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Ware Neck, include a meeting of the Gloucester Daffodil Club at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Also, Gloucester Master Gardeners will meet… …
Chesapeake looks to Boost local businesses with incentive program (11/2/2022) - Chesapeake Bank is partnering with the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center, Mathews County Economic Development Authority, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Preservation Trust, the Gloucester Main Street Association… …
Oasis to hold big sale ahead of closure (10/26/2022) - Before closing its brick-and-mortar store, Oasis Books will be holding a 75 percent off sale for all its merchandise beginning Nov. 1. The Gloucester Main Street bookstore has been in… …
Save Sibley’s Store (10/26/2022) - Chesapeake Bank was one of the first corporate contributors to the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center’s capital campaign to save Sibley’s General Store pledging $50,000 toward the project in… …
Herbalist graduates (10/26/2022) - CA&J Farm held a graduation for its last annual Herbalist course on Oct. 15 at the farm in Foster. Farm owner Jean Howard (kneeling, second from left) is shown with… …Chesapeake Financial Shares reports nearly $6M in third-quarter earnings (10/26/2022) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., parent company of Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of nearly $6 million for the third quarter of 2022, according to Chairman of the… …
Food Lion Feeds delivers supplies to Florida (10/26/2022) - Food Lion Feeds, the charitable giving arm of the supermarket chain, has sent two semi-trailers last week full of food and other essential supplies from South Carolina to Florida, supporting… …