Housing sales sluggish for third quarter (11/15/2023) - While the job market continues to show signs of improvement, housing sales activity remained slow in the region with 277 homes sold during the third quarter of 2023, 135 fewer… …
Walter Reed makes Newsweek’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ list (11/15/2023) - Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester has been recognized on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024” list. This is the second year in a row that Walter Reed,… …
FSA committee elections underway (11/15/2023) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners… …
Heather Benton offers a solution to fall clutter (11/15/2023) - It’s that time of year when people start to head to their closets to pack away summer clothes and pull out coats and sweaters for the cooler weather. Others have… …
Winterizing ensures vessels remain shipshape (11/15/2023) - Winterizing a boat after the last outing of the year will make sure it’s in top-notch shape come spring. Jessica Sadler, marina manager at Morningstar Marinas in Mathews, said much… …Keeping warm amid falling temps (11/15/2023) - As temperatures fall outside, Phillips Energy is helping people keep warm inside. Phillips Energy supplies petroleum products such as diesel, heating oil, gasoline and propane to commercial and residential customers… …
USDA provides $3B+ in crop disaster relief (11/8/2023) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for… …
Morgan and Edwards celebrates 20 years (11/8/2023) - Morgan and Edwards Real Estate in Mathews celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday at the Main Street office it has occupied since the beginning. Broker Debbie Morgan said the company… …
Gone to the Dogs fundraiser (11/8/2023) - NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate and the Old Dominion Chapter of Canine Companions are planning their 2024 Gone to the Dogs fundraiser, an all-day event to be held on… …Chesapeake Financial Shares announces dividend (11/8/2023) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share, effective Dec. 1, payable on or before… …
Davenport introduces new mutual fund (11/8/2023) - Davenport Asset Management, Davenport & Company LLC’s boutique money management arm responsible for overseeing the firm’s lineup of mutual funds and separate accounts, has introduced the Davenport Insider Buying Fund… …
1st Advantage raises $45,000+ in pickleball tourney (11/8/2023) - The 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union Foundation’s inaugural Pickleball Tournament, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Quarterpath Recreation Center in Williamsburg, raised more than $45,000 to benefit… …
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs to hold program on ‘Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Blooms’ (11/8/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, will host a session, “Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Blooms,” at 10 a.m. next Saturday, Nov. 18. Those taking part may bring their own container or… …
USDA reports consumers increasing their away-from-home food spending (11/8/2023) - Consumers’ food spending habits are changing, and recent data indicates a growing preference for time- and money-saving options. While COVID-19 lockdowns brought a slight resurgence in at-home food purchases, U.S.… …
Breezeline distributes cyberbullying prevention resources (11/8/2023) - In support of October as National Bullying Prevention Month, Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, distributed cyberbullying prevention resources to more than 2,300 educators in Virginia and 10 other states:… …
Auto Max Trunk or Treat (11/1/2023) - Auto Max of Gloucester held its fourth annual Trunk or Treat event Friday evening. There were 14 trunks filled with candy. Food from Little Caesars and Jeeps and Butts BBQ… …
Willy Wonka costume theme (11/1/2023) - The staff of the Hayes office of Lombard, Vogt and Foster, DDS, got all dressed up for Halloween this year with the shared theme of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate… …
A scary visitor (11/1/2023) - Frances Minor of Morgan and Edwards Real Estate, Mathews, hands a Halloween treat to Daniel Chambers, who dressed as Ghostface from the “Scream” movie franchise. …
Grand reopening (11/1/2023) - Sweet Tooth Café held a grand reopening celebration on Friday morning at the shop on Main Street in Gloucester. Pictured are those celebrating the commemoration, from left, Adrianne Joseph, chairwoman… …
Best Window Display (11/1/2023) - Smith’s Florist and Gift Shoppe, Gloucester, was the recipient of a 2023 Retailer of the Year Award from the Retail Alliance: Best Window/Interior Seasonal Display Award. “For decades, Smith’s Florist… …Application period for fuel assistance now open (11/1/2023) - The Virginia Department of Social Services is accepting applications for fuel assistance online and at all local departments of social services through Monday, Nov. 13. Applications may also be submitted… …
‘I-64 Innovation Corridor’ event set for Nov. 14 (11/1/2023) - “Rising Tide: The I-64 Innovation Corridor” will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn NN/Hampton at City Center, Newport News. This event will… …
Wright named to state board (11/1/2023) - D’Shawn Wright of Yorktown, owner of Body By D, Inc., with locations in Yorktown and Gloucester Point, was named to Virginia’s Advisory Board on Athletic Training by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. …
Your Southern Heart: A DIY and apparel one-stop shop (10/25/2023) - Those seeking a boutique that doubles as a do-it-yourself studio need look no further than Your Southern Heart, located at 6661 Hickory Fork Road in Hayes. Cathy Kezar first opened… …
Volleyball sponsors (10/25/2023) - The Mathews High School volleyball program recognized its 2023 community sponsors during the team’s Oct. 16 game, presenting each with a signed team photo. Those pictured are, from left, assistant… …