GMHS executive director resigns for new position in Florida (8/7/2024) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Executive Director Charles Brown has resigned to accept a similar position with the Port Charlotte, Florida, Animal Welfare League shelter. According to GMHS Board Vice President Elizabeth… …
Emergency repairs complete (8/7/2024) - An emergency repair to the Route 17 northbound bridge over Dragon Run at the Gloucester County and Middlesex County line was completed last Thursday, according to the Virginia Department of… …Riverside launches dementia support program (8/7/2024) - Riverside Health System is one of two organizations in Virginia to launch the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience model program. The GUIDE program was designed by The Centers for Medicare… …
Leadership Institute (8/7/2024) - Investigator Kyrstin Shackelford, center, and Master Deputy Betty Sawyer, at right, recently graduated from the 18th annual Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy Leadership Institute, held on the campus of… …
Bay Aging wins multiple awards at USAging conference (8/7/2024) - Bay Aging received multiple awards at last month’s USAging 49th annual Conference and Tradeshow, “Answers on Aging,” in Tampa, Fla. This event recognizes national innovative programs that serve older adults… …
W&M receives $100M gift to establish Batten School of Coastal & Marine Science (7/31/2024) - Philanthropist Jane Batten has donated $100 million to establish the newly named Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences for the College of William & Mary. Batten was accepted as… …
Stabilization of T.C. Walker House underway (7/31/2024) - The T.C. Walker House on Main Street in Gloucester now has construction fencing around its perimeter, and new changes are expected to come soon for the historic structure. Hampton University… …
New septic treatment method being tested in Gloucester (7/31/2024) - An innovative new method of treating and reusing wastewater now being tested at the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority’s Captain Sinclair facility on the Severn River in Gloucester… …Library to hold Comix Con Saturday (7/31/2024) - MELANY SLAUGHTER / GAZETTE-JOURNALNancy Halstead, library specialist, shows off a head made by Mike Parodi of Master Creations Enterprises for display at Gloucester County Public Library’s seventh annual Comix Con,… …
Volunteer appreciation (7/31/2024) - Gloucester’s Community Engagement and Public Information Department hosted the county’s first ever Joint Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on July 18 at the American Legion Post #75, Gloucester. More than 60 volunteers… …
Boys and Girls Club donation (7/31/2024) - Abingdon Ruritan Club past president Mary Lou Privott along with Past National President Danny Privott met on July 10 with James Luck, Unit Director of the Boys and Girls Club… …
‘Up’ to be shown at Aug. 17 Back to School Movie Night in Gloucester (7/31/2024) - The Gloucester Main Street Association will hold its Back to School Movie Night on Saturday, Aug. 17 on the lawn of the Tabb House, 6596 Main Street. Pre-show games and… …
Preparedness Expo Saturday at Home Depot (7/31/2024) - Gloucester County will hold its annual Preparedness Expo 2024 on Saturday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Gloucester Home Depot. The event is sponsored by the Gloucester Department of Emergency… …
DMV to hold ‘Through the Decades’ car show (7/31/2024) - This year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles marks its 100th anniversary. As part of this year’s celebrations, the DMV is inviting the public to Saturday’s “Through the Decades: DMV… …
‘Wonders of the Water’ program held at Buck’s Store (7/31/2024) - Campers ages 5-10 gathered on Saturday at the Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, to learn about the watermen heritage of the Guinea area in a “Wonders of the Water” program, held… …
Chief Garner to retire after 37 years of military service (7/31/2024) - Chief Master Sergeant Angus A. “Al” Garner of Gloucester, Senior Enlisted Leader and Force Development Leader of the 192nd Wing of the Virginia Air National Guard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis… …
Giving Garden (7/24/2024) - Karin Garner, at left, of the Giving Garden Foundation is shown receiving a $3,000 check from Mary Lou Privott, past president of the Abingdon Ruritan Club, on behalf of the… …
Oral histories of Antioch Church to be collected Aug. 2-4 (7/24/2024) - Oral histories of Antioch Baptist Church in Gloucester and the Piney Swamp community will be collected Aug. 2-4 during Antioch Week. The Fairfield Foundation is partnering with The Truth in… …Number of programs available at Machicomoco (7/24/2024) - Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, has a variety of programs for people to explore and partake in as the park enters its last month of the summer season. People are invited… …
Tribute dinner to be held for Nick’s Seafood Pavilion (7/24/2024) - The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will present History Makers Dinner: A Tribute to Nick’s Seafood Pavilion, a vintage dinner party on Saturday, Sept. 7 to celebrate the Yorktown landmark… …Kale named to state pharmacy board (7/24/2024) - Kelly Kale of Williamsburg, pharmacist at Olde Towne Pharmacy there, has been named to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Kale is the daughter of Pat Hasty… …
Four charged with carrying firearms on school property found not guilty (7/24/2024) - The four men charged with carrying firearms onto school property during a Gloucester school board meeting last summer were found not guilty of the felony charge following a jury trial… …
Gloucester Branch NAACP celebrates its 85th anniversary Saturday (7/24/2024) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP celebrated 85 years of service to the community with an ice cream social Saturday at The First United Baptist Church. The Gloucester NAACP was… …
Gloucester’s newest mural now complete (7/24/2024) - The finishing touches to Gloucester County’s newest mural, paying tribute to some of the women who made this county what it is today, were made last week. Artist Bridget Cimino… …
Are You Prepared? (7/24/2024) - From keeping that old car going for a few more years to getting ready to adopt a pet, there is plenty you need to get prepared for. Get some tips… …