Library’s computer guy focuses on ‘the human element’ (8/23/2023) - Greg Lewis is Mathews born and bred. The 1988 Mathews High School graduate went on to earn a degree in geography from Mary Washington College (now University), but he didn’t… …FORUMS Election 2023 (8/23/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Militia group holds armed protest at T.C. Walker Education Center (8/23/2023) - Gun-carrying men who said they are members of Virginia militias staged a protest Saturday evening at the T.C. Walker Education Center in Gloucester. Their appearance was quiet and lasted until… …
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs hosts Honey Bee Day celebration (8/23/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester was abuzz with activity on Saturday, as the local business hosted a National Honey Bee Day celebration. The event saw Brent and Becky’s partner… …
Fire destroys Cardinal home (8/23/2023) - Fire destroyed a house in the 1400 block of North River Road, Cardinal, on Monday. Mathews Fire Chief Ronnie Lewis said the fire was called in as a brush fire… …RWRH recognized by American Heart Association (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, is among 43 hospitals in Virginia that have been recognized by the American Heart Association for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease… …
Billy West brings ‘Tales of Guinea’ to GHA (8/16/2023) - The Guinea Heritage Association will host Billy West for its Aug. 25 Fourth Friday program, “Tales of Guinea.” The program, held at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, begins at 7 p.m.… …Sentara Health donates $100,000 to increase access to mental health services (8/16/2023) - Bacon Street Youth and Family Services has received a $100,000 donation from Sentara Health to assist with increasing access to mental health and substance abuse services for youth and families… …
Wellness Day Saturday at Walmart (8/16/2023) - Gloucester Walmart’s pharmacy, as well as other Walmart pharmacies throughout the country, will be offering free health screenings on Saturday as part of the company’s Wellness Day promotion. From 10… …
Mathews Historical Museum to host ‘What’s It Night’ Aug. 23 (8/16/2023) - In conjunction with the Fairfield Foundation, the Mathews Historical Museum will host “What’s It Night” on Wednesday, Aug. 23, starting at 6 p.m. at the museum, 200 Main Street. The… …
G.I. Civic League to hold Sept. 14, 21 candidate forums (8/16/2023) - With a total of 25 candidates running for office in the Nov. 7 election, the Gwynn’s Island Civic League has decided to hold two forums, inviting all Mathews candidates to… …
Long-term member pins (8/16/2023) - Father and son Pepper and Rob Love, from left, received long-term membership pins at a meeting Friday night of Oriental Lodge No. 20, AF&AM, of Mathews. Pepper received a 50-year… …Public hearing Tuesday on building code (8/16/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the building code at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the historic courthouse on Court Street. The public hearing will… …
Public meeting tonight on historic district designation (8/16/2023) - The second public meeting on the proposed designation of Gwynn’s Island as a historic district will be held at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Gwynn’s Island Civic… …
Chef Goodier elected president of state association (8/16/2023) - Chef Winslow “Win” Goodier, executive chef/culinary director of Nuttall’s Store, has been elected president of the Virginia Chefs Association. Goodier has been a Certified Executive Chef since 1994. He is… …
New gazebos donated to Sanders (8/16/2023) - Two new gazebos have been donated to Sanders Assisted Living, Gloucester, so residents can enjoy the facility’s wild bird sanctuary during the summer months. For the past year, Sanders has… …Speaker expresses views on land use planning (8/16/2023) - Tom DeWeese, an Amissville, Virginia, a resident who describes himself on his LinkedIn account as “one of the nation’s leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, property rights and back-to-basics… …
Bond issue to be decided by Gloucester voters (8/16/2023) - Gloucester supervisors voted to hold a referendum on the November ballot on the question of funding long-range capital projects. The board approved adding the referendum by a 5-2 margin during… …
Ruritan Club talk (8/16/2023) - Gloucester Ruritan Club acting president Jackie Beyea, center, presented club mugs to Pat Coleman, owner of Bee Haven Lavender & Herbs, LLC, at right, and daughter Trish Coleman after speaking… …Will Mathews get universal broadband coverage? (8/16/2023) - Mathews Broadband Advisory Board Chair Judy Rowe expressed excitement over the possibilities for broadband in the county after a presentation by Verizon executives at last week’s monthly meeting. “Universal coverage… …
County supervisors seek reversal of HITW BZA decision (8/16/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has filed a petition with Mathews Circuit Court asking the court to review and reverse the Mathews Board of Zoning Appeals’ July 12 decision… …
Planners endorse dog grooming studio CUP request (8/16/2023) - The Mathews County Planning Commission, meeting last Tuesday, voted to recommend that the board of supervisors approve a conditional use permit for a dog grooming studio in the Glebe. Shannon… …
92 years of community service (8/16/2023) - The Mathews Ruritan Club, which was chartered in 1931, making it the eighth oldest in the nation, was recognized by Ruritan National on its 92nd anniversary. Here, Chesapeake District 4… …
Gloucester High School renovation project continues during summer (8/16/2023) - “It’s been amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish over the summer.” Charles Records, construction/project coordinator for Gloucester County Public Schools, recounted the work that has been completed so far… …It’s an unusual real estate market with few listings (8/16/2023) - Third generation realtor Wendy Hogge of Gloucester said she’s never seen a real estate market like the current one. “There’s such a lack of listings,” said Hogge. “Right now, we’re… …