LeClair named county’s Tourism, Marketing and Events Manager (11/26/2024) - Gloucester native Hunter LeClair has been named Gloucester’s new Tourism, Marketing and Events Manager for the county’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. In her role, LeClair will be involved in… …
Celebrity chef visits (11/26/2024) - The folks at Sweet Tooth Café on Main Street in Gloucester were treated to a surprise last week, with a special guest stopping by for lunch last Thursday—Amanda Freitag. The… …Farmer’s Septic Service receives Community Care Award (11/26/2024) - Farmer’s Septic Service in Moon is one of nine businesses in Eastern Virginia and Eastern North Carolina to receive a Community Care Award recently from the Better Business Bureau of… …
Sanders named to best nursing homes list (11/26/2024) - Sanders, a retirement community in Gloucester operated by Riverside Health, was named to the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) 2025 America’s Best Nursing Home list. Riverside facilities Patriots Colony… …DMV offices close for holiday; encourages REAL ID applications (11/26/2024) - All Virginia DMV full-service customer service centers, including the one located at York River Crossing, Hayes, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday today through the weekend, reopening on Monday.… …
Consider adopting a senior dog or cat (11/20/2024) - Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? If you’re thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, please consider opening your heart and home to… …
Koala Bean coffee shop holds soft opening in advance of ribbon cutting Saturday (11/20/2024) - Koala Bean, the new coffee shop in the York Crossing Shopping Center, Hayes, had its soft opening this past Saturday and will hold its grand opening this coming Saturday. The… …
Alex Jung named new Chief Revenue Officer at Chesapeake Bank (11/20/2024) - Chesapeake Bank announced last week the addition of Alex Jung as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Jung has extensive experience in banking and financial services, previously holding roles such as… …
$500 Shopping Giveaway (11/20/2024) - M&M Building Supply, Inc., Mathews, recently held a drawing from its customers for its Fall $500 Shopping Giveaway. Tracy Sullivan was the big winner at the Mathews store. She is… …
ABC Store reopens at Fox Mill Centre (11/20/2024) - Gloucester’s ABC Store, previously located in the Edgehill Town Center on Main Street, reopened at its new location in the Fox Mill Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 13, next to Duke’s… …Virginia ABC releases Fiscal Year 2024 profits (11/20/2024) - The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority released its unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2024 after the ABC Board of Directors adopted a budget for FY 2025. FY 2024 results… …
Peninsula Chamber to hold annual meeting Dec. 10 (11/20/2024) - The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will present the 2024 State of the Chamber annual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Newport News Marriott, 740… …
Koala Bean to open this month at York River Crossing Shopping Center, Hayes (11/13/2024) - Local business owners Bryan Enriquez and Marilyn Bradford will be opening a new coffee shop this month called Koala Bean located in the York River Crossing Shopping Center, Hayes, right… …
York & Main holds grand reopening party (11/13/2024) - Theresa Wells Stifel, owner of York & Main, celebrated her business’s recent expansion with a reopening party last Thursday. Wells Stifel’s business has welcomed 10 new female-owned businesses to bring… …
Virginia Living Museum to open Wild Care Center Sunday (11/13/2024) - Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, is holding a grand opening celebration for its new Wild Care Center on Sunday. The facility features a transparent veterinary hospital and nutrition center, providing… …Phillips Energy featured in national case study (11/13/2024) - Phillips Energy, Inc., of Gloucester Point, which provides propane to the fleet of school buses in Newport News, is cited for its work in a recent study by Blue Bird… …
Rocky’s Auto Repair keeps business in the family (11/6/2024) - Rocky’s Auto and Truck Repair opened last week on Route 14 in Mathews at the site of the former Love Repair. Husband-and-wife team Rocky and Amanda Calautti have taken over… …
Cattail’s gift shop in Mathews now under new ownership (11/6/2024) - Cattail’s, a home décor, apparel and gift shop on Court Street in Mathews, is now under new ownership. Mike and Jess Elkins of Mathews purchased the popular store last month… …
The Bean Spot opens in Mathews C.H. (11/6/2024) - Kim Genduso, owner of The Vintage Pearl, and Kevin Farrell opened a new coffee shop, The Bean Spot, inside of her store located at 256 Main Street in Mathews on… …
Hurricane relief (11/6/2024) - The Smile Group (a dental practice with offices in Mathews, West Point, Newport News, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach) shipped out a large number of hurricane relief donations with a local… …
Halloween hijinks (11/6/2024) - Correctional officers (and dentists) Drs. Joseph Lombard, Nathan Vogt and Peter Foster gathered their inmates (and employees) behind bars in the Lombard, Vogt & Foster Jail for a picture for… …
Avalon Center donation (11/6/2024) - The Avalon Center recently received a $2,000 donation from Village Bank of Williamsburg. The contribution will support Avalon Center’s mission to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence, providing critical… …Housing sales surge locally in third quarter (11/6/2024) - Housing sales surged in the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers housing market for the third quarter of 2024, according to a report released last week by the local realtor organization, which… …
York & Main to hold grand re-opening tonight (11/6/2024) - York & Main, an arts and vintage showroom located at 6670 Main Street, Gloucester, will hold a grand re-opening from 6-8 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Nov. 7, to introduce new members… …
Brent and Becky’s to host session on holiday blooms (11/6/2024) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, will host a session on “Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Blooms” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the business. The only charge is cost of… …