Hurricane Ian leaves positive impression on Virginia farmland (10/12/2022) - Rarely does good news follow a hurricane. But, in the instance of Hurricane Ian, Virginia farmers said the storm brought beneficial weather for drought-stressed field crops, hay and pastureland. Hurricane… …
State awards $2.6M in emergency management grants (10/12/2022) - The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced Friday the awarding of more than $2.6 million in grant funding for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program. The EMPG program is a… …
Jefferson Lab to hold ‘Scientist Walks into a Bar’ program (10/12/2022) - The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility—better known locally as Jefferson Lab—will hold its first “Scientist Walks into a Bar” program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at… …
Virginians can find unclaimed property through web search (10/12/2022) - The Virginia Department of the Treasury has launched a new program and web-based search to help Virginians access unclaimed money owed to them by businesses. “One in four Virginians has… …
CMTI marks 30th anniversary; now offers 65 USCG-approved classes (10/5/2022) - Chesapeake Marine Training Institute at Hayes is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Owner and president Amanda Symonds said that during the past three decades the institute has grown from… …
Peanut butter drive (10/5/2022) - Kroger’s annual peanut butter drive is underway, running through Tuesday. Kroger Mid-Atlantic stores, including the Hayes location, are partnering with Feeding America and local food banks to collect peanut butter… …
Bay Aging Leadership Institute graduates its third class (10/5/2022) - Fourteen Bay Aging employees recently graduated from the third session of the Bay Aging Leadership Institute, a six-month training program based on leadership principles developed by author Dr. John C.… …Virginia tourism shows signs of recovery from pandemic (10/5/2022) - Travelers to Virginia spent $69 million a day in 2021, up from $48 million/day the year before, according to a report released this week by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Virginia’s… …
Bay Rivers wins $1.5M+ in federal grant funding (10/5/2022) - The Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance has been awarded more than $1.5 million federal grant funds by the Health Resources and Services Administration over a three-year period to aid in workforce… …
Sweet Mary’s Sweets has soft opening in Cobbs Creek (9/21/2022) - Sweet Mary’s Sweets and Savories, a new business on Twigg Ferry Road in Cobbs Creek, had a soft opening this past Saturday, selling out everything owner Mary Pair had baked… …Chesapeake Bank contributes to Reynolds CC student (9/21/2022) - Beginning this fall, Chesapeake Bank, the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation, and six additional Virginia banks will sponsor the new Virginia Banking Fellows Program in partnership with the Virginia… …
Last Call Before Fall to be held Saturday (9/21/2022) - Gloucester Main Street Association will hold its Last Call Before Fall party from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Split Enz Salon (Tabb House), 6596 Main Street, Gloucester. Co-sponsored by… …
Virginia taxpayers to receive one-time income rebate (9/21/2022) - This fall, approximately 3.2 million eligible taxpayers will receive one-time Virginia income tax rebates of up to $250 if they filed individually, and up to $500 if they filed jointly.… …
State Fair offers agricultural attractions for whole family (9/21/2022) - The State Fair of Virginia, held in Doswell, has its roots in agriculture, and this year’s fair showcases the commonwealth’s No. 1 industry with an expanded lineup of agricultural activities.… …
Open for business (9/14/2022) - Horn’s Gloucester Ace Hardware held a soft opening on Monday, officially opening its doors to the public. The business will hold an official grand opening celebration sometime in the future.… …Library to hold financial literacy workshop Sept. 27 (9/14/2022) - Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, will hold a financial literacy workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. Regina K. Leigh, financial consultant and author, will present information to… …
NARFE luncheon Tuesday at Olivia’s (9/14/2022) - Chapter 1757 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Guest speaker Arlene Armentor, Executive Director of the… …
Legion Auxiliary to hold indoor yard sale (9/14/2022) - American Legion Auxiliary Gloucester Unit 75 will hold an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the post headquarters, which is located south of Gloucester Court… …
Researchers say stormwater from solar fields needs careful management (9/7/2022) - Solar panels are going up across the Chesapeake Bay watershed to help states reach their renewable energy targets. But, while working to achieve climate-related goals, solar fields have the potential… …Hayes Dentistry collecting treats for soldiers (9/7/2022) - Hayes Cosmetic and Family Dentistry has announced that it is an official drop-off site for the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops program. The Gloucester business will collect Halloween candy to… …
New Ace Hardware (8/31/2022) - The sign at Horn’s Gloucester Ace Hardware went up last week at the former location of the Village Lanes Bowling Center, which is located near the intersection of Routes 3/14… …
GMHS donation (8/31/2022) - Diane and Peter Perina of Eastfields Farms in Mathews donated $2,773 to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. The funds were raised during the farm’s pick-your-own blueberry fundraiser at the business’s final… …
New men’s clothing store opens in Gloucester C.H. (8/31/2022) - Vera Lloyd, a new men’s clothing store, has opened its doors on Gloucester’s Main Street. Owner Jackie Ammons also owns Weekends Fashions in Kilmarnock and decided to open another clothing… …1st Advantage named a Top Workplace (8/31/2022) - 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, a full-service credit union serving Hampton Roads and parts of Richmond and North Carolina, has been named a Top Workplace by Inside Business, recognizing its… …
RCC gears up to train more workers (8/31/2022) - Virginia’s community colleges, including Rappahannock Community College, are gearing up to train more workers to help rebuild Virginia’s infrastructure. The Virginia Infrastructure Academy announced it “will coordinate, scale up, and… …