Raccoon in Hayes tests positive for rabies (8/6/2025) - A baby raccoon found on Thursday, July 17, near the end of Glass Road and brought to the Severn Yachting Center in Hayes has tested positive for the rabies virus,… …
Health resource fair to include screenings (8/6/2025) - The Gloucester NAACP Health Fair will be hosting prostate and breast cancer screenings on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Main Street. For both… …
Gloucester Institute accepting applications for Emerging Leaders (8/6/2025) - The Gloucester Institute is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 Emerging Leaders Program. The program is looking for high-achieving African American undergraduate students in Virginia, said a press release. Applications… …
Missing WWII plane found on Pacific island; Gloucester man in crew (8/6/2025) - The remains of a Gloucester World War II veteran, missing since 1942 and declared a casualty of war four years later, may soon be recovered as the U.S. Department of… …
Dogs with jobs: Pawsitively therapeutic (8/6/2025) - 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.… …Toll collection on Coleman Bridge to end Friday (8/6/2025) - Toll collection on the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge will end on Friday evening, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Youngkin’s budget amendment in the 2025 Introduced Budget called for the… …
Basics of Oyster Gardening class to be held Aug. 16 (8/6/2025) - The Basics of Oyster Gardening (OYS-101), a free seminar presented by Dr. Richard Siciliano, Master Oyster Gardener with the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA), will be held from 10:30 a.m.… …
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… …
‘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… …
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… …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… …
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,… …
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… …
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… …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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …Fire damages Woods Cross Road home (7/30/2025) - A home in the 10700 block of Woods Cross Road in Gloucester sustained around $30,000-$40,000 in damages on Sunday after a fire that started in the kitchen spread up an… …
Preparedness Expo Saturday at Home Depot in Gloucester (7/30/2025) - The Gloucester Department of Emergency Management and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold its annual Preparedness Expo in the Gloucester Home Depot parking lot from 10 a.m. until… …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… …
Gloucester PRT events scheduled (7/23/2025) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has a number of upcoming events scheduled. MOTH-ERS NIGHT OUT: What happens in the woods after dark? Find out at MOTH-ers Night Out, presented by… …
Events July 24-31 (7/23/2025) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS: The Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will meet at noon today in the fellowship hall of New Point Friends Church. Amy… …
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,… …