Drowning reported at Gloucester Point Beach (7/30/2025) - The body of an apparent drowning victim late Sunday afternoon at the Gloucester Point Beach was recovered by police Tuesday morning in the York River, according to the Gloucester County… …
Evans embraces his role on state forensics board (7/30/2025) - Gloucester County native Allen Evans, an officer with the Kilmarnock Police Department, recently took part in his first meeting as a member of the Virginia Forensic Science Board. Evans was… …
Library’s Comix Con to be held Aug. 9 (7/30/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library will hold its eighth annual Comix Con next Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at its Main Street Center location. This event is… …
GHS renovation project reaches completion (7/30/2025) - After two-and-a-half years of construction, Gloucester High School students will return for the 2025-2026 academic year on Aug. 25 to a fully renovated building. “The whole building’s done now,” said… …GVFRS appreciation dinner to be held Aug. 4 (7/30/2025) - The Piankatank Community League has been thanking the men and women of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc., for over 30 years for the service these dedicated volunteers provide… …
Wittman addresses Medicaid, funding needs and more (7/30/2025) - “We want to make sure we’re there, advocating on your behalf.” Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) met with Gloucester County Board of Supervisors members Kevin Smith and Tony Nicosia, County Administrator… …
GMHS to have reduced adoption fees through August (7/30/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign for the entire month of August. “During Clear the Shelters month, we’e… …
Supporting GMHS (7/30/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club embraces the importance of pets in our lives. Annually, the group collects and delivers dog and cat food to the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society. Recently, Danny Privott,… …FEMA class on business continuity offered in Gloucester (7/30/2025) - A FEMA class on business continuity will be held at Gloucester Emergency Management, 7478 Justice Drive, on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The eight-hour course, with no tuition charge, is described as… …
American Cancer Society benefit show to be held Saturday (7/30/2025) - Sugar Plum Events is holding a benefit show for the American Cancer Society from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. The show will feature magicians and illusionists… …
Tickets go on sale Monday for Ruritan Seafood Festival (7/30/2025) - Tickets go on sale Monday for the next Abingdon Ruritan Club Seafood Festival. Tickets will be available through Sept. 27 for the Oct. 15 event; no tickets will be sold… …
‘Wonders of the Water’ (7/30/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club supported the Guinea Heritage Association with that group’s “Wonders of the Water” event, held on Saturday at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. Club members helped with lunch by… …Events July 31-Aug. 7 (7/30/2025) - THURSDAY EDA: The Mathews Economic Development Authority will meet at 4 p.m. today in the historic courthouse on Court Street. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will meet at… …
Five-year sentence set for firearms offense (7/23/2025) - A Gloucester man was sentenced Thursday in U.S. Eastern District Court of Virginia to five years in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.… …
Betty Ambrose has taught generations of children to swim (7/23/2025) - Asking someone how they learned to swim is likely to yield several responses. Some people may recall how their parents gently pulled them into the water, patiently encouraging tiny kicks… …
Dogs with jobs: Long-haul pupper (7/23/2025) - With a wag and a smile, dogs simply make the working world better. In this series, we explore the lives of local dogs who go to work with their people.… …Wittman to meet with Gloucester leadership Friday (7/23/2025) - Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) is meeting with various Gloucester County community leaders on Friday at Gloucester Emergency Management, 7478 Justice Drive, beginning at 3:30 p.m. These leaders include representatives from… …
Appreciation plaque (7/23/2025) - Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin Smith, right, presents Ken Evans with a plaque during the board’s July 15 meeting, recognizing his nearly 11 years of service on the… …
Health resource fair to include screenings (7/23/2025) - The Gloucester NAACP Health Fair will be hosting prostate and breast cancer screenings on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Main Street.… …
Giving Garden donation (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club is doing its part to fight cancer. For example, there is a small hut located adjacent to the back parking lot at the club in Bena. Club… …
Woodville Park donation (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, gave a $1,000 to Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism so improvements can be made to Woodville Park. Here, club member Julie Woolley, at left, presents the… …
Supporting Union’s food pantry (7/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club supports the community in many ways, including its support of the Union Baptist Church Food Pantry. Here, ARC past president Mary Lou Privott, from left, presents a… …
Kiwanis Club seeks new members (7/23/2025) - The Kiwanis Club of Gloucester is seeking new members to help with its numerous volunteer causes in the community. “I wanted to make a difference with youth in the community,”… …
Regional initiative seeks to boost health care workforce development (7/23/2025) - A new regional partnership designed to strengthen health care workforce development throughout the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula was rolled out recently. This is part of a… …Sign up for backpacking event (7/23/2025) - Machicomoco State Park will host “Let’s Go Backpacking” on Saturday, Aug. 16. Participants will learn backpacking essentials from Virginia State Parks expert adventure staff, the Let’s Go Team. To register,… …