Events Feb. 19-26 (2/18/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Feb. 19, in the conference room at the Department of Social Services, 6641 Short Lane,… …
Free wellness workshop Monday at Y (2/18/2026) - The Mathews Family YMCA will hold a free wellness workshop, “Train Smarter: Why Your Routine Isn’t Getting Results,” led by Ivy Brotherton at 10 a.m. Monday at 33 Cricket Hill… …
Reed to give program on local Native American history (2/18/2026) - Mathews native and public historian Russell Reed, site manager for American Indian Encampments of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will speak on “Mathews, Virginia, and the Eastern Woodlands: A Native History” on… …GICLF partners with local businesses on savings book (2/18/2026) - The Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation has launched its spring fundraiser, a Community Savings Book offering discounts to local businesses and nonprofit sales outlets. Funds raised by the sale of… …
Puppy graduation (2/18/2026) - Canine Companions pup Allegro and his volunteer puppy raiser Walt Matthews participated in a matriculation ceremony on Friday during the organization’s national graduation ceremony at the Genesis Center in Medford,… …Agencies present budget requests to Mathews BOS (2/18/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 5 to hear presentations from 28 outside agencies regarding their budget requests for the Fiscal YeaAr 2026-27. The board spent several… …
Mathews Library holds Black History Month exhibit (2/18/2026) - Mathews Memorial Library invites the community to visit its Black History Month exhibit and special book displays throughout February. The exhibit highlights the achievements, history and cultural contributions of African… …
WMCL hosts ‘Chili When It’s Chilly’ Saturday (2/18/2026) - “Chili When It’s Chilly” takes place Saturday at the West Mathews Community League from 4-6 p.m. A variety of chili styles will be offered for sale, eat-in and take-out: Wendy’s… …
Process underway to appoint interim Commonwealth’s Attorney (2/18/2026) - The death of Mathews Commonwealth’s Attorney Marie Walls, who passed away from an apparent gunshot wound on Tuesday, Feb. 10, was still under active investigation by the Virginia State Police… …
Black History Month programs held in Gloucester, Mathews (2/18/2026) - People came together in Gloucester and Mathews over the weekend to celebrate Black History Month. A program in Mathews on Sunday afternoon highlighted the importance of active faith in the… …Federal funding goes to GMCC, Bay Consortium (2/18/2026) - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine applauded the passage earlier this month of legislation to fund the nation’s defense, security, health, education, transportation and housing programs. Included in the… …
Redistricting proposal (2/11/2026) - Residents of Gloucester and Mathews counties, currently in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, would be placed in the 8th Congressional District if voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment question in an… …
Frozen morning (2/11/2026) - Dawn broke over New Point on Monday to reveal heavy ice buildup in the marshes and along the Mobjack Bay shoreline, and New Point Comfort Lighthouse standing strong against the… …
Walls dies from gunshot wound (2/11/2026) - Mathews Commonwealth’s Attorney Marie Walls died from an apparent gunshot wound Tuesday morning at her home in the Susan area of Mathews County. According to a release from the Virginia… …Closings Monday for holiday (2/11/2026) - All post offices, courts, county offices, DMV customer service centers, and libraries in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday in observance of George Washington’s birthday. Schools in Mathews will… …
Events Feb. 12-19 (2/11/2026) - THURSDAY SCHOOL BOARD: The Gloucester County School Board will hold a budget work session with public input at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Thomas Calhoun Walker Center… …
Faith in Action theme of Sunday’s NAACP program (2/11/2026) - The NAACP Mathews Branch will hold a Black History Month celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cobbs Creek Art Center, 61 Cobbs Creek Lane, Cobbs Creek. The theme of… …
Over 1,500 deer killed in Gloucester, Mathews during season (2/11/2026) - Preliminary figures show that 1,045 deer were killed in Gloucester during the 2025-26 season, and 471 in Mathews. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released the figures last week. The… …
Organizations battle it out in Chili Cook-Off (2/11/2026) - In the leadup to Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Mathews Rotary Club held its 10th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday afternoon at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins, pitting organizations… …BOS takes no action after closed meeting (2/11/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting last Thursday, Feb. 5 for three purposes—to hold a closed session to discuss a possible out-of-court settlement on cases… …
Historical Society (2/11/2026) - The Mathews County Historical Society recently held its annual meeting and dinner during which its 2026 slate of officers and Class of 2028 stood for election and were approved by… …Mathews Memory Café to be held next week (2/11/2026) - Mathews Memory Café will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Mathews Active Lifestyle Center, 10494 Buckley Hall Road. The gathering offers a friendly, supportive environment… …
Online support for caregivers offered (2/11/2026) - Caregivers who find it difficult to leave home are invited to participate in Bay Aging’s free virtual caregiver support groups. The next online meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 26,… …
Deep freeze (2/4/2026) - Gloucester and Mathews counties (as well the rest of the Southeastern U.S.) has been dealing with a deep freeze for more than a week, with temperatures finally above the freezing… …
Funding secured to dredge Winter Harbor (2/4/2026) - Residents of the Winter Harbor area of Mathews got some good news last week. A big chunk of federal money has been awarded to dredge the harbor channel and open… …