Member One, Virginia Federal Credit Union announce merger (8/14/2024) - The membership of Member One Federal Credit Union has approved a merger with Virginia Federal Credit Union. The merger between the Roanoke-based Member One and Richmond-based Virginia Credit Union took… …
Bay report card shows improvements; farmers credited for best practices (8/14/2024) - The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the lifeblood of Virginia’s agricultural operations, and farmers’ efforts to improve the bay are paying off. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science released… …
Klyczek named long-term, post-acute care leader (8/14/2024) - Mark Klyczek, president and CEO of Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s parent company, Virginia Health Services, was recently selected by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living… …
National Night Out (8/14/2024) - The Smile Group, which operates the Smiles of Mathews dental office in Hudgins, was one of the local businesses taking part in the Aug. 6 National Night Out event at… …SBA launches Business Resilience Guide (8/7/2024) - The U.S. Small Business Administration recently released its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which… …
Housing sales rise slightly in second quarter of 2024 (8/7/2024) - Housing sales activity showed a slight rise across the area served by the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors in the second quarter of 2024, with 331 homes sold… …
Go Team USA! (8/7/2024) - Allstate agent Martha Weatherwax has gotten in the Olympic spirit with the most recent mannequin display at her Hayes office. The mannequins are normally set up to recreate famous scenes,… …
Massage therapist joins Heart Felt Touch (8/7/2024) - Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy, Gloucester, has added a new massage therapist to its team. “Leah Allen brings a wealth of expertise in various massage modalities, including soothing Swedish, therapeutic… …
Gold-level sponsor (8/7/2024) - Nancy Deptola, president of the Exchange Club of Gloucester Mathews, presents a certificate of appreciation to Gloucester Toyota general manager Cameron Barrow for Gloucester Toyota’s 2024-2025 Gold-level sponsorship of the… …
Phillips Energy kicks off annual Alzheimer’s disease efforts (8/7/2024) - Phillips Energy kicked off its annual efforts to help the Alzheimer’s Association of the Middle Peninsula with a summer fundraiser that brought in over $6,700 for the cause. The summer… …Food Lion Feeds provides 36 million meals through Summers Without Hunger (8/7/2024) - Food Lion Feeds, company-wide, helped provide more than 36 million meals through its Summers Without Hunger initiative, doubling its efforts of more than 17.5 million meals in 2023. The annual… …
Agricultural cost share sign-ups announced (7/31/2024) - The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program begins next week. The sign-up period is July 29-Aug. 29. The goal of the VACS program is… …
TowBoatUS Gwynn’s Island, Upper Rappahannock under new ownership (7/31/2024) - Captain Chris Parker and his wife, Katie, are the new owners of TowBoatUS Gwynn’s Island and TowBoatUS Upper Rappahannock, bringing the total number of their red boat ports in Maryland… …Breezeline to provide internet access for Colonial Beach School District (7/31/2024) - Internet, TV, phone and wireless provider Breezeline will provide advanced connectivity solutions for multiple school locations in two districts in Virginia and New Hampshire after being selected through a competitive… …
Summer Soirée (7/31/2024) - Ware River Yacht Club hosted a Summer Soirée on Saturday, showcasing local talents in music and cuisine. Attendees enjoyed a variety of wine alongside a seasonal menu provided by Celladora… …Virginia’s 3-day sales tax holiday starts Friday (7/31/2024) - Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. During the sales tax holiday, consumers can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and… …
Pausic joins team at Main Street Preservation Trust (7/31/2024) - The Main Street Preservation Trust welcomed the newest addition to its team. Blair Pausic is joining the organization as its Marketing Manager, according to Executive Director Ashley Gilmartin Weast. Pausic… …
If that text or email looks fishy, they may be phishing (7/24/2024) - Every day, thousands of people fall for fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be a bank. These are commonly referred to as phishing scams and victims can… … IRS warns against scams targeting seniors (7/24/2024) - As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older… …
Preparing women in case of attack (7/24/2024) - Retired Virginia State Police Trooper Keith Morris and criminal defense attorney Bill Johnson want to make sure women are prepared to defend themselves if threatened by an attacker, so their… …National Farmers Market Week highlightsmarkets’ impact (7/24/2024) - Picking out farm-fresh produce, mingling with growers and supporting the community are all part of a day’s fun when visiting a local farmers’ market. As National Farmers Market Week kicks… …
Veterans now farming eligible for new award (7/24/2024) - Veterans who are now farming can apply for the brand-new American Farm Bureau Federation Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. Sponsored by Farm Credit, the award will recognize a military veteran… …
Chesapeake reports $3M in second-quarter earnings (7/24/2024) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), recorded earnings of $3,036,512 for the second quarter of 2024, according to board chairman and CEO… …
Luau 2024 (7/24/2024) - Gloucester Brewing Company held a Luau Sunday afternoon on-site, where it featured Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan entertainment, traditional Hawaiian food, island-inspired vendors, raffles and a fire knife dance. Among those… …
Todd Fowler takes over as owner of WXGM (7/24/2024) - Todd Fowler is the new owner of the WXGM radio stations. WXGM-FM (Xtra 99.1) and WXGM-AM (1420 AM and 102.3 FM) were previously owned by Marva Robinson. Her husband, Tom… …