Gloucester House makes U.S. News & World Report’s list (5/13/2026) - Nineteen of Commonwealth Senior Living’s senior communities—including its Gloucester facility, were recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Over 3,000 independent assisted living and memory care communities were surveyed… …
Salon 4:13 opens in Gloucester Court House (5/13/2026) - Deanna Miner, the previous co-owner of Hair on Main, has branched out on her own to create Salon 4:13 Beauty Lounge, located in the Edgehill Town Center at 6736 Main… …
Larkin named director of Gloucester Main Street Association (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester Main Street Association announced Katherine “Kat” Larkin as its new Executive Director. Pam Callis-Lett, GMSA board chair, welcomed Larkin to Main Street in a press release, stating “Her… …Local housing market slows down, CBRAR quarterly report shows (5/6/2026) - The housing market in the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association region, of which Gloucester and Mathews counties are a part, experienced a slowdown in activity at the beginning of the… …
Chesapeake Bank receives AARP BankSafe designation (5/6/2026) - Chesapeake Bank was recognized by AARP as a 2026 BankSafe Trained Seal recipient, recognizing the steps the institution has taken to curb financial exploitation of older adults. Nationwide, 190 banks,… …
Heart Felt Touch Massage to hold ‘Gloucester’s Main Mom’ giveaway (5/6/2026) - As spring blooms in Gloucester and Mother’s Day approaches, Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy is celebrating the mothers in the community with a special initiative: Gloucester’s Main Mom. This Mother’s… …
Short Lane celebrates 25 years of making life a little sweeter (5/6/2026) - Local ice cream institution, the Short Lane Ice Cream Company, will be celebrating 25 years of making Gloucester a little sweeter. Owners Toni and Barry Childress bought the store from… …Living flower arrangement class to be held at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs (4/29/2026) - Special activities in May at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, include planting a living flower arrangement in a container. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Advance registration… …
Harbor Freight coming to Gloucester (4/29/2026) - Harbor Freight, a tool store with more than 1,600 locations nationwide, is locating in Gloucester, with an opening planned for sometime this summer. The store will be opening at 6571… …
Supporting workforce housing (4/29/2026) - Chesapeake Bank donated $5,000 to the Kingston Housing Initiative this week to support workforce housing efforts in Mathews County. The donation will help fund the renovation of the former Kingston… …
Linda Grow joins GJ ad staff (4/29/2026) - Linda Grow of Bena, has joined the staff of the Gazette-Journal as an advertising representative. She will primarily serve customers in the Hayes and Gloucester Point areas of Gloucester, but… …
RWRH only Virginia hospital named to top rural hospital list (4/22/2026) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, has been named a Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association. RWRH is… …
Austin’s opens tonight at Inn at Warner Hall (4/22/2026) - Austin’s, a new restaurant inside The Inn at Warner Hall, will open for business this evening, offering seasonal American cuisine. Hours are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, by reservation only. The… …
Whitley’s Peanut Factory celebrates 40 years (4/22/2026) - This year, Whitley’s Peanut Factory will celebrate 40 years of business in Gloucester County. While the idea took root in the Smith family kitchen, Whitley’s has since become a cornerstone… …Commuter survey underway (4/22/2026) - Middle Peninsula residents are invited to help shape the future of regional transportation by participating in the 2026 MidPenRideShare Commuter Survey. The brief 25-question online survey is open and will… …
Audiology Offices remindspublic to prioritize hearing health (4/22/2026) - May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. The Audiology Offices encourages local residents to prioritize their hearing health by scheduling a hearing check. Healthy hearing starts with proactive care, a release stated.… …
Chesapeake reports $5.4M in first-quarter earnings; declares dividend (4/22/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of $5,390,860 for the first quarter of 2026, chairman and CEO Jeffrey M.… …
Sassy Sew Crafty to hold grand opening Saturday (4/15/2026) - Sassy Sew Crafty,a home business that has transitioned to a physical shop space on Route 17 in Hayes, will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,… …
Top Non-Profit (4/15/2026) - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce has named the Abingdon Ruritan Club its 2025 Business Award Top Non-Profit of the Year. Shown presenting the award to Club President Antonio Donald are… …
Mathews Community Foundation recognizes business partner Haywood Floor Covering (4/15/2026) - The Mathews Community Foundation has an active Business Partners Program that offers businesses that serve local customers the opportunity to help us make our community better. This month, MCF turned… …
Local rabbitry offers outreach (4/8/2026) - What started as a way to create high-quality yarn quickly became artistry, animal care and caring for others woven together into a unique—and fuzzy—backyard-based business. The Fuzzy Ear, a licensed,… …Drug Take Back Initiative April 25 in Gloucester, Hayes (4/8/2026) - In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Riverside Health, local law enforcement will be stationed outside of the Gloucester Walmart Pharmacy and Kroger at Hayes Shopping Center on Saturday,… …
Grand opening Saturday for Quiet Pine Market (4/8/2026) - Quiet Pine Market, a new roadside stand selling a variety of homegrown and homemade products, will have a grand opening this Saturday at 1805 Potato Neck Road in Port Haywood.… …
Segalini named CBRAR 2025 Realtor of the Year (4/8/2026) - Candace Segalini, Associate Broker with Southern Trade Realty, Inc., was named the 2025 Realtor of the Year during the Chesapeake Bay and Rivers Association of Realtors’ Honor Awards and Membership… …
125th annual Chesapeake shareholders meeting (4/8/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., holding company of Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, held its 125th anniversary shareholders meeting on Friday afternoon at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club, Kilmarnock.… …