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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …‘Chili When It’s Chilly’ returns Feb. 21 (2/4/2026) - The West Mathews Community League will hold its annual “Chili When It’s Chilly” night on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the league building, the former Peninsula School, at Bohannon. Wendy’s style,… …
Rotary Club to hold Chili Cookoff Saturday (2/4/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club’s 10th annual Chili Cookoff will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. The popular event is held… …
Mathews farmers explore ag cooperative (2/4/2026) - Farmers in Mathews County are coming together to explore a new way to strengthen their farms, boost local food access, and keep more value in the community: a farmer-led agricultural… …Mathews BOS to meet today on Hole in the Wall (2/4/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting for 11 o’clock this morning, Thursday, Feb. 5, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. A previously scheduled budget… …
Supervisors hear budget requests at workshop (2/4/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on the FY2027 budget last Thursday to hear budget presentations and requests from county departments and constitutional offices. County Administrator Ramona… …
Events Feb. 5-12 (2/4/2026) - THURSDAY PLANNERS: The Gloucester County Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, Feb. 5, in the colonial courthouse, 6504 Main Street, Gloucester. SATURDAY CUPCAKE WARS: A cupcake-baking contest will… …
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… …
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… …Wittman to visit Mathews today (1/28/2026) - Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) will be in Mathews this morning to present funding he secured as a Community Project Funding request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the… …
Events Jan. 29-Feb. 5 (1/28/2026) - THURSDAY SUPERVISORS: The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop on an unrestricted budget, outlining budget guidelines and hearing presentations from various departments, at 1 o’clock today, Thursday,… …
Winter storm brings power outages to area (1/28/2026) - A snow and ice storm brought power outages to a large number of Mathews residents on Monday, with 2,500 customers without power at once during the peak of the storm.… …
Liberty Square vigil (1/28/2026) - About 40 people met at the Liberty Square courts complex in Mathews on Tuesday to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti and Renee Good—two Minneapolis residents who were killed by… …
VDOT hearing today on planned bike/pedestrian improvements in Gloucester (1/28/2026) - A design public hearing on bike and pedestrian improvements to Route 17 and Gloucester Main Street will be held by VDOT from 4-6 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 29, at Gloucester… …
Mathews firefighters have a busy weekend (1/28/2026) - Fires at Moon and North kept the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department busy this past weekend. In Moon on Saturday, a home sustained extensive damage when a generator caught fire on… …Mathews board considers adding on debt (1/21/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors heard two presentations on financial matters during its meeting last Thursday, including a suggestion that the county take out a loan that would require… …
King’s legacy remembered in local programs (1/21/2026) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated in story, song and prayer at community gatherings in Gloucester and Mathews over the weekend. On Sunday, the Mathews NAACP held the program… …Saturday’s Polar Plunge fundraiser canceled (1/21/2026) - Amy Ashberry has canceled the seventh annual Polar Plunge which had been set for Saturday morning at Haven Beach in Mathews to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Anticipated severe weather, including… …
3 new members join Mathews Community Foundation board (1/21/2026) - The Mathews Community Foundation Advisory Board recently welcomed three new members—Susan Murdoch, Terri Mock and Meredith MacDougall. Each will serve a three-year term and contribute their time and expertise through… …
Events Jan. 22-29 (1/21/2026) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS: 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. FRIDAY WINTER BINGO:… …