Honoring Seawell’s Ordinary today (7/1/2026) - Seawell’s Ordinary, the shining survivor of decades, is in the hands of a family that honors its past. Joe Volpe, vice president of Auto Max, said, “When we bought this… …Bay Aging program seeks to help veterans remain in their homes (7/1/2026) - As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day holiday, Americans will gather to celebrate America250 and the foundational liberties of the nation—liberties hard-won by the brave individuals who wore… …
Gloucester County names new CFO (7/1/2026) - Gloucester County’s Interim County Administrator George Bains announced on Tuesday the appointment of Sasi Wojcik as the county’s new Chief Financial Officer. Wojcik brings more than 25 years of executive… …
Elazier named to Virginia Council on Women (7/1/2026) - Angela Elazier was recently appointed to a four-year term on the Virginia Council on Women by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. A 1993 graduate of Gloucester High School, Elazier is the daughter… …
Pathways to Leadership (7/1/2026) - Gloucester County Attorney Ted Wilmot and Gloucester County Commonwealth’s Attorney John Dusewicz, fourth and fifth from left, were the presenters at the fourth session of the Gloucester NAACP Pathways to… …Closings for July 4 holiday (7/1/2026) - All courts, county offices, and waste facilities in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Friday in celebration of Independence Day holiday. Post offices in both counties will be closed… …
Fireworks displays Saturday, Sunday (7/1/2026) - To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, Yorktown and Mathews will be hosting firework shows. Yorktown will kick off the festivities on Saturday, July 4, while Mathews will keep the… …
250th anniversary activities continue with July 4 weekend here (7/1/2026) - The much-anticipated July 4 weekend is here. Events across Gloucester and Mathews will join the nation in celebrating its 250th birthday. Here is a lineup of what has been planned.… …
Leaks discovered at base of Burke’s Mill Pond dam spillway (7/1/2026) - Leaks were discovered recently in the base of the spillway for the Burke’s Mill Pond dam, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is working with the Girl Scout… …
Docked in Yorktown (7/1/2026) - The motor yacht “Grace” was spotted in Yorktown on Saturday, presumably in town for the July 4 celebration. …
NARFE meeting (7/1/2026) - Amy Steel, the Gloucester Visitor Center manager, was the guest speaker at the June 16 meeting of Middle Peninsula Chapter 1757, National Active and Retired Federal Employers Association meeting, which… …
Patriotic light show (7/1/2026) - Franktronics Inc. at 3618 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, currently has a light show to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The show includes “a short version of lights synchronized to… …Woodville School open this Saturday (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., including this Saturday, July 4. All visitors are… …
Archaeological dig (7/1/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation held a dig day at the Fairfield Plantation in Gloucester on Saturday, welcoming 33 students from the National Institute of American History & Democracy at the College… …
Speaker series (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Descendants Community held its first speaker series event on June 16. Muriel Branch from the Pine Grove Tuskegee Rosenwald School, Cumberland County, provided details regarding… …
Supporting Guinea Heritage (7/1/2026) - Abingdon Ruritan Club recently presented the Guinea Heritage Association with a $1,000 donation to support the organization that honors the culture, watermen and people of the larger Guinea area in… …Supervisors to hold 7-Eleven hearing Tuesday (7/1/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a rezoning application that would allow the creation of a new 7-Eleven convenience store in Gloucester… …
Gloucester Parks and Rec offers classes (7/1/2026) - BELLY DANCE: A belly dance workshop for ages 16 and older will be held on Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. This introductory workshop is designed to prepare… …
Gathering Friday for veterans/first responders serving as caregivers (6/24/2026) - Are you a veteran or first responder caring for a loved one? You’re invited to a special community gathering designed just for you. Bay Aging is holding a gathering from… …
Kayaking encounter (6/24/2026) - A group of teachers from Petsworth Elementary School who go kayaking together every Wednesday during the summer spotted something unusual in the distance when they went out last week. The… …
Virginia Legacy Run (6/24/2026) - One-hundred and 73 motorcycles and 75 passengers arrived in Gloucester on Saturday morning to take part in the ninth annual Virginia Legacy Run. Riders principally from the American Legion Riders… …Toby and Larry concert Saturday (6/24/2026) - The Piankatank Community League, Gloucester, is sponsoring a free Toby and Larry country music concert on Saturday for all residents of Gloucester County. The concert, featuring performances by Larry Heatwole… …
Woman’s Club to hold lectures on Wednesdays in July (6/24/2026) - The Gloucester Woman’s Club will host a series of talks of local and historic community interest on Wednesday evenings throughout July at historic Edgehill House, 6805 Main Street, Gloucester. The… …
Archaeological digs Friday, July 3 at Fairfield (6/24/2026) - The public is invited to take part in an archeological dig at VA250 Dig: Homecoming at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Archaeology Park in Gloucester, located at 5777 Fairfield… …Caregivers invited to take part in walking club (6/24/2026) - Bay Aging invites unpaid caregivers to take part in a support walking group that meets from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, weather permitting, at Woodville Park, 3904 Woodville Park Road,… …