Food banks seek partnerships with local growers (2/11/2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health & Human Services recently released updated dietary guidelines that acknowledge the value of prioritizing high-quality protein, dairy, and fresh fruits and… …
Home sales up, prices down in region in fourth quarter of 2025 (2/11/2026) - Home sales in the region saw a modest uptick in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Chesapeake Bay and Rivers Association of Realtors, which recently released its fourth… …Tea at Timberneck returns March 14 (2/11/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation will host its fourth annual Tea at Timberneck from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Timberneck House within Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. The afternoon tea… …
Valentine’s Day fundraiser Saturday at Gloucester Brewing Co. for Bread for Life (2/11/2026) - This Saturday, on Valentine’s Day, the Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, will hold a special event from 1 to 6 p.m. People are invited to come during that time… …
McCann opens Bee Pawsitive House (2/4/2026) - Lisa Peschel McCann of Mathews, Occupational Therapist and Certified Doula Practitioner, has opened her third business serving the Peninsula region of Virginia families. The Bee Pawsitive House PLLC provides professional… …
The Nook taken over by new owners (2/4/2026) - Julie and Mark Garrenton took over Gloucester Main Street bookstore and gift shop The Nook last month from original owners Danielle and Aaron Hilton. “I have always wanted to own… …
Gloucester native launches The Social Mile (2/4/2026) - Gloucester native Brianna Domenech has launched a new social media agency called The Social Mile, local to Gloucester and Hampton Roads. Though Domenech originally wanted to go into art direction… …Chesapeake reports fourth-quarter earnings of $6.45 million (1/28/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, had earnings of $6,454,594 for the fourth quarter of 2025, which was double the earnings… …
Keeping Mathews safe (1/28/2026) - Steve Bing of Mathews was kept busy all day Monday clearing parking lots and sidewalks at public locations; here, he scrapes the ¼-inch (invisible) ice coating from the sidewalks at… …Heart Felt Touch Massage expands off-site services (1/21/2026) - Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy recently announced the expansion of its off-site massage services, bringing compassionate, therapeutic touch directly to those who need it most, a release stated. Heart Felt… …
Daniela Lopez joins Animal Care of Gloucester (1/21/2026) - Animal Care of Gloucester, Hayes, has welcomed new veterinarian Dr. Daniela Lopez to the practice. “I’ve been here around two weeks,” said Lopez. “I used to work at Banfield Pet… …
Pets with purpose: customer service at Auto Max with Maxine and Winston (1/21/2026) - Auto Max of Gloucester has not one, but two, pets ready to greet customers and provide a relaxing atmosphere for customers looking to buy a vehicle. “Everybody loves Maxine,” said… …DMV to hold in-person Job Fair in Richmond (1/14/2026) - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles invites job seekers to the DMV Job Fair and Agency Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at its… …
Veteran hiring event today at Hampton Roads Convention Center (1/14/2026) - Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Area hiring event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center… …
Health systems begin requiring masking for flu-like symptoms (1/14/2026) - Hampton Roads is experiencing a significant increase in flu activity this season, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and regional health surveillance reports. In response,… …
Embellish Piercing Salon studio opens in Hayes (1/14/2026) - “I do truly love what I do, it’s cheesy to say, but it doesn’t feel like work.” Embellish Piercing Salon owner Carmela Hall made that comment as she opened her… …Inn at Warner Hall owners expand property, adding 88 acres (1/14/2026) - BluWater Group, owner of the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, has announced the acquisition of 88 acres, expanding the property to encompass a total of 126 of the 600… …
GMCC donation (1/7/2026) - Charry Hudgins, Outreach Coordinator for the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic, at left, is shown here accepting a $2,000 donation from Elizabeth McCormick of Phillips Energy. …Gloucester Brewing Company to hold winter music series (1/7/2026) - The Gloucester Brewing Company, Main Street, is holding a Winter Blues Music Series, beginning Sunday. The brewing company’s own Brews Brothers Band, comprised of Travis Colby on guitar, Nelson Jarvis… …
Boys and Girls Club donation (1/7/2026) - Gloucester Toyota donated a new 2025 Corolla Hatchback XSE valued at $39,800, including a five-year extended warranty, to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula in late December.… …
Riverside’s CNA program helps local students get started (1/7/2026) - Riverside Health’s Nurse Aide Earn & Learn Program helps students interested in the health care field take their first steps in that direction without incurring a financial burden. A program… …
Corbin Hall Farm receives Clean Water Farm Award (12/30/2025) - Corbin Hall Farm in Middlesex County near the small waterfront community of Water View was one of 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025,… …Mathews Women’s Giving Circle awards $55,000 in 2025 (12/30/2025) - The Mathews Women’s Giving Circle awarded a total of $55,000 in grants for the 2025 year in November, supporting organizations which support the well-being of women and families in Mathews… …
Sunset Nail Bar (12/30/2025) - A new nail salon, Sunset Nail Bar, has opened in Hayes off Route 17. Owner Alyssa Elliott (above) was licensed in March and previously worked as a nail tech in… …
Wild Daisy Books to open Jan. 10 in West Point (12/30/2025) - Holly Sowinski has always wanted to open a bookstore and when the right opportunity came along close to home, she decided to give it a go. The grand opening for… …