The Englishman recognized the dialect; sayings of Guinea (9/23/2026) - I remember taking a man from England to George Ashe’s general store in Guinea to introduce him to some of my friends. As we went in the store, some of… …
FBI declares Wilmer responsible for disappearance of Call and Hailey (9/23/2026) - After more than 38 years of unanswered questions, the FBI Norfolk Field Office, working alongside its law enforcement partners, announced Friday a resolution in the disappearances of Richard “Keith” Call… …
Forensic audit falls by wayside for now; revealed at town hall (9/23/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors announced that it will not be moving forward with plans for an independent forensic audit at this time during its town hall held Tuesday… …
Guinea Jubilee returns this weekend (9/23/2026) - The Guinea Jubilee, a Gloucester County institution for nearly a half century celebrating everything Guinea, will return to the Abingdon Ruritan Club grounds in Bena on Friday and Saturday. “It’s… …
Restoration in progress at Antioch Rosenwald School (9/23/2026) - In the spring of 1948, the last students and the remaining teacher, Mrs. Clara H. Brothers, left Antioch School in Mathews County for the final time. They closed the door… …Gloucester County issues water conservation warning (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County issued a water conservation warning Monday as the water level at Beaverdam Reservoir has dropped below 38.9 feet. The warning is the next stage of the county’s established… …
Active Aging Expo at Bethany UMC explores dementia research, parental care (9/23/2026) - Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, hosted a free Active Aging Expo last Tuesday, Sept. 15, in its sanctuary, in partnership with Bellamy and Susanna Wesley United Methodist churches. The… …
Wetlands Watch announces Catch the King community science effort (9/23/2026) - Catch the King 2026, a community science effort that invites residents to map how far flooding reaches during the year’s highest tides, will be held the week of Oct. 9-11,… …
‘Smile Studio’ (9/23/2026) - The Widows of Gloucester and Mathews County met on Sept. 15 at the Tabernacle of Faith Church in Hayes for a special “Smile Studio” celebration. Approximately 30-35 members enjoyed an… …Point Branch to hold rock-painting program (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Point Branch, will hold a rock-painting session at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Registration is now open. For adults 18 and older. Call 804-693-2998 for… …
Two county departments topic of NAACP program tonight (9/23/2026) - Pathways to Leadership, the series of sessions on government sponsored by the Gloucester Branch of the NAACP, will next meet at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Sept. 24, at Shepherdsville Baptist… …
Gloucester Library announces two programs (9/23/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, has announced two additional fall programs. The Gloucester Rosenwald School Alumni will hold a Sunday Soul Session, beginning at 2 p.m this Sunday,… …
Riverside to hold flu vaccine clinic Oct. 14 (9/23/2026) - Riverside Health is holding a free flu vaccine drive-thru clinic for those aged 9 years and older on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Coastal Church… …
Candidate profiles for the General Election, November 3, 2026 (9/16/2026) - First District Representative Shannon L. Taylor Shannon Leigh Taylor is the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat, seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman. Taylor, 58, is… …
Three die in Gloucester house fire (9/16/2026) - Three people died early Sunday morning on Hickory Fork Road in Gloucester when the garage apartment they were living in caught fire and rapidly burned to the ground. Capt. Rob… …
Gloucester appoints new administrator (9/16/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Dr. C. Scott Davis as its newest county administrator, effective Nov. 1, during its work session Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse.… …Early voting begins Friday (9/16/2026) - Early voting begins Friday for the Nov. 3 general election, and registrars in Gloucester and Mathews are encouraging voters to become familiar with their ballots before heading to the polls.… …
Events Sept. 17-23 (9/16/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Dept. of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. BRAIN… …
Gloucester Wine Festival returns Saturday (9/16/2026) - The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce invites the community and visitors from across the region to this year’s Gloucester Wine Festival, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 5… …
Fall begins Tuesday (9/16/2026) - Fall begins at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, the moment of the autumnal equinox. From this point until the spring equinox, each 24-hour period will have more darkness than daylight, reaching a… …
Burke’s Mill Pond leak repaired (9/16/2026) - The water level in Burke’s Mill Pond in Gloucester is at normal level and flow again, two months after water was drained by 3.5 feet so contractors could repair a… …
Walter Reed’s birthday (9/16/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation celebrated Walter Reed’s 175 birthday over the weekend, at his birthplace in Gloucester. The foundation’s Public Outreach Coordinator, Rachel Alwine, below, cut and served a birthday cake… …Northbound bridge over Dragon Run to close (9/16/2026) - Traffic on the Route 17 bridge over Dragon Run at Glenns will be diverted next week, weather permitting, as replacement of the northbound bridge continues. VDOT said Route 17 northbound… …
New member (9/16/2026) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club initiated Brian Snodgrass into the club as a new member at its September membership meeting. Snodgrass (second from right) is shown being welcomed into the club… …Transport board sets public meetings (9/16/2026) - The Commonwealth Transportation Board, parent agency of the Virginia Department of Transportation, has announced its slate of fall meetings on transportation. The public is invited to these meetings to comment… …