Hurricane Preparedness Expo Aug. 6 at Home Depot (7/27/2022) - Gloucester County’s Emergency Management Department and partners are gearing up to host a Hurricane Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Home Depot, 6921… …
LVG offers historical literacy opportunities (7/27/2022) - Literacy Volunteers of Gloucester is promoting a different kind of literacy this summer—historical literacy—with two guided tours to give participants information about the history of the area, as well as… …
Federal jury convicts felon on drug offenses, Gloucester County shooting (7/27/2022) - A federal jury in Newport News convicted a Gloucester County man last Thursday on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, discharging a… …
SUV donation (7/27/2022) - The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office donated an SUV to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue for the department to use as a company vehicle. Last Wednesday, Sheriff Darrell Warren, at right,… …Enrollment now open for DMV’s Mileage Choice Program (7/27/2022) - Drivers looking to save money have a new option—enroll in the new Mileage Choice Program the next time you renew your vehicle registration.The program is a voluntary option for drivers… …
Maintaining mental health key to a healthy life (7/27/2022) - Maintaining one’s mental health is key to a healthy life, especially for young adults and children. For some dealing with mental illness, it’s important to talk with a professional, like… …
Bay Transit Express service area expanding to Gloucester Point (7/27/2022) - Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, has been serving Gloucester County residents for over 25 years. Today, Bay Transit operates in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and… …
Preparing to recycle in Gloucester and Mathews? Know the guidelines (7/27/2022) - Between barbecues and brunches, gatherings with friends and going on trips with family during these busy summer months can generate additional waste, leaving your carbon footprint larger than usual. Recycling… …Keep your skin safe this summer (7/27/2022) - With beautiful beaches, plenty of parks and water-based activities, there is plenty to do for Gloucester and Mathews residents and tourists alike to have some fun in the sun this… …
Wine festival to return in fall (7/27/2022) - The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Gloucester Wine Festival this year, resuming after COVID-19 for the first time since 2019. This would have been the 13th annual… …
Classic Cruisers Car Show (7/20/2022) - The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers held its Collector Car Appreciation Day Car and Truck Show Saturday at Main Street Center, Gloucester. Placing in the top 30 at the event was… …
Supporting Habitat for Humanity (7/20/2022) - Gloucester County’s Habitat for Humanity was presented with a $1,000 check by Abingdon Ruritan Club vice president Mary Lou Shepherd (center) on July 14. Accepting the check were Mike Davis… …
Program Sunday on history of Botetourt Building (7/20/2022) - Robert Kelly, coordinator of the Gloucester Museum of History, will talk about the museum and its history at a meeting of the Gloucester Historical Society in Virginia on Sunday. The… …
RAM clinic (7/20/2022) - Chuck Harris of the Abingdon Ruritan Club presented a $500 donation to Rebecca White, assistant professor of nursing at Rappahannock Community College, to help support the initial startup for the… …
Master Naturalists (7/20/2022) - The third class of Middle Peninsula Master Naturalists graduated June 18 at Machicomoco State Park. The chapter was established in 2019. The new graduates are, standing from left, Christine Corbin,… …VIMS hosts public tours through August (7/20/2022) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science continues to host in-person public tours at its Gloucester Point campus from 10-11:30 a.m. every Friday through August. During these guided tours, guests will… …
Gloucester County confirmed as latest site of Emerald Ash Borer (7/20/2022) - The Virginia Department of Forestry has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (also known as EAB), an invasive tree-killing insect, in Gloucester County. Since it was first identified… …
Comix Con returns (7/20/2022) - Gloucester Library will be hosting its first in-person Comix Con since 2019 next month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at… …
Patriots’ Picnic (7/20/2022) - The Gloucester Democratic Committee held its Patriots’ Picnic on July 2 at Whitcomb Lodge in Beaverdam Park. This family event featured a visit from Democratic candidate for Congress and U.S.… …County seeks volunteers for local committees (7/20/2022) - Several volunteer opportunities are available for Gloucester residents interested in serving their community. Gloucester County is looking for residents to serve on several local committees, as there are multiple vacancies… …
Cases on the rise, even with underreporting (7/20/2022) - COVID-19 cases are on the rise again across the nation and in Virginia, while reportedly remaining relatively stable locally. Cases are thought to be much higher due to underreporting and… …
Bee City Committee (7/20/2022) - The Bee City Committee of Gloucester County met for the first time on July 14. This group of educated and concerned residents is planning to teach the public ways to… …
Walmart donates appliances, awards grant to Care Clinic (7/20/2022) - Recent donations from the Gloucester Walmart will help the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic serve patients in two programs. The store has donated two refrigerators from its pharmacy and a chest… …Jenkins appointed to Virginia jail board (7/20/2022) - Tiffany Jenkins of Gloucester, Resident in Counseling, HCBS Compliance Reviewer, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, was appointed to a four-year term on the Virginia Board of Local and… …
Guinea Heritage Association awards five scholarships in 2022 (7/13/2022) - Thanks to a donation from the Kenneth & Patricia A. Hall Charitable Foundation, the Guinea Heritage Association awarded five scholarships in 2022. The $1,000 C.B. Rowe Memorial Scholarship was awarded… …