Clinic raises $64,000+ at Derby de Mayo (5/17/2023) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic hosted its spring gala, Derby de Mayo, on Friday, May 5, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Blending the flavors of Cinco de Mayo with… …
Chris Hutson unopposed in his reelection bid (8/30/2023) - Christopher Hutson, 57, is running for reelection as a Republican for the Gloucester Board of Supervisors Gloucester Point District in the upcoming November elections. He is unopposed in his reelection… …Abingdon Ruritans to host
Corvettes for the Hungry (5/17/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, will host Corvettes for the Hungry, from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the club’s parking lot. Members of the Colonial Corvette Club, as… …
Corvettes for the Hungry (5/17/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, will host Corvettes for the Hungry, from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the club’s parking lot. Members of the Colonial Corvette Club, as… …
Achilles ‘school family’ reunion (5/17/2023) - The retired faculty and staff members of Achilles Elementary School recently met for a “school family” reunion. There were big smiles and lots of hugs for one another. Some had… …Timberneck 5K/fun run to be held June 17 (5/17/2023) - The Peninsula Track Club will sponsor the inaugural Timberneck 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 17, at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and… …
4-H donation (5/17/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club made a $1,000 donation to Virginia Cooperative Extension Gloucester County office on May 15. The donation will support three Gloucester County children to attend 4-H Camp… …
Boyd Clements to address GGSV meeting Monday (5/17/2023) - Dr. Boyd M. Clements, whose roots in Gloucester extend at least to the late 1700s, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s meeting of the Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia.… …
Thomas seeks seventh term as Gloucester Treasurer (7/5/2023) - Tara Thomas, 52, who was first elected Gloucester County Treasurer in 1999, is seeking a seventh term in the office. The Republican incumbent is unopposed in her reelection bid. In… …
Nicosia to run for Ware District seat on BOS (5/17/2023) - Tony Nicosia has announced his candidacy for the Ware District seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. Nicosia has lived in the county for 40 years and holds an… …
Wagner to leave GCPS June 30 (5/17/2023) - Dr. Chuck Wagner, assistant superintendent for instruction at Gloucester County Public Schools, is leaving the division to fill the role of superintendent at King William County Public Schools beginning July… …
Best in Show (5/17/2023) - The Best in Show winner from this year’s 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a local connection. “Buddy Holly,” a 6-year-old male Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, is handled… …
95th birthday (5/17/2023) - Ella Jordan Bradshaw celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday at home in Ware Neck, surrounded by friends and family. A lifelong Gloucester resident, Bradshaw was born on May 10, 1928… …Tidewater SWCD directors on 2023 ballot (5/10/2023) - An election of directors for the Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation District will be held in the Nov. 7 general election. The district encompasses Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. Candidates… …
Teacher appreciation (5/10/2023) - Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 delivered two baskets filled with yummy snacks to Petsworth Elementary School on Friday. Seated is Family Engagement Coordinator Mollie Tranium; standing behind the… …
Hedrick will not seek second term on BOS (5/10/2023) - Gloucester Board of Supervisor member Michael Hedrick has announced that he will not be seeking reelection to a second term representing the Ware District. Hedrick was elected in November 2019… …GCPS announces superintendent application process (5/10/2023) - The Gloucester School Board held a work session Friday evening to discuss specific qualifications it should include in its superintendent job announcement. During the meeting, board member Darren Post made… …
CERT new member training to be held May 20-21 (5/10/2023) - Gloucester County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a class for new members on May 20-21. The course, which will be held in the county’s Emergency Operations Center, will… …
Woods X-Roads RCUT proposal denied (5/10/2023) - A crowd filled the Gloucester colonial courthouse for last week’s Gloucester County Board of Supervisors’ meeting to voice their opposition of a proposed restricted crossing U-Turn or RCUT at Woods… …
Baptist Preacher Trial (5/10/2023) - Historical interpreter Bill Rose portrayed Col. Archibald Cary, magistrate of Chesterfield County, reenacting a pivotal moment in American history, the 1773 trial of Baptist preacher John Weatherford for preaching and… …
Reality Store (5/10/2023) - Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club took part in a Reality Store program held at Page Middle School on May 2. Students were presented with real-life buying scenarios, making decisions… …VIMS to hold Marine Science Day June 10 (5/10/2023) - Virginia Institute of Marine Science graduate student Rachel Dixon will present a program on the diversity of fishes in the Chesapeake Bay at a lecture on Monday, June 5, at… …
Lawrence to address NARFE group on Tuesday (5/10/2023) - Local historian and author Bill Lawrence will give a talk at next week’s monthly luncheon meeting of Chapter 1757 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees. The NARFE chapter… …
Woodville School to reopen soon (5/3/2023) - The historic Woodville Rosenwald School in Gloucester will soon reopen its doors for cultural and educational programming, thanks to a highly successful fundraising campaign. According to a press release from… …
Habitat to celebrate life of Anne Dyal (5/3/2023) - To commemorate and celebrate the life of longtime volunteer Anne Dyal, ReStore of Gloucester-Mathews Habitat for Humanity will hold promotions Tuesday-Saturday, May 9-13. Daily specials, raffles for a Mother’s Day… …May 19 fundraiser to benefit Salvation Army (5/3/2023) - A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army of Gloucester-Mathews will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Courthouse Restaurant, Main Street, Gloucester. Tickets are… …