Agricultural cost share sign-ups announced (7/31/2024) - The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program begins next week. The sign-up period is July 29-Aug. 29. The goal of the VACS program is… …
Todd Fowler takes over as owner of WXGM (7/24/2024) - Todd Fowler is the new owner of the WXGM radio stations. WXGM-FM (Xtra 99.1) and WXGM-AM (1420 AM and 102.3 FM) were previously owned by Marva Robinson. Her husband, Tom… …
Luau 2024 (7/24/2024) - Gloucester Brewing Company held a Luau Sunday afternoon on-site, where it featured Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan entertainment, traditional Hawaiian food, island-inspired vendors, raffles and a fire knife dance. Among those… …Chesapeake reports $3M in second-quarter earnings (7/24/2024) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), recorded earnings of $3,036,512 for the second quarter of 2024, according to board chairman and CEO… …
Veterans now farming eligible for new award (7/24/2024) - Veterans who are now farming can apply for the brand-new American Farm Bureau Federation Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. Sponsored by Farm Credit, the award will recognize a military veteran… …
National Farmers Market Week highlightsmarkets’ impact (7/24/2024) - Picking out farm-fresh produce, mingling with growers and supporting the community are all part of a day’s fun when visiting a local farmers’ market. As National Farmers Market Week kicks… …
Preparing women in case of attack (7/24/2024) - Retired Virginia State Police Trooper Keith Morris and criminal defense attorney Bill Johnson want to make sure women are prepared to defend themselves if threatened by an attacker, so their… …How women should prepare to get a small business loan (7/24/2024) - The small business community in the United States has seen an increase in female-owned small businesses over the years. According to a Women’s Small Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship report by… …
IRS warns against scams targeting seniors (7/24/2024) - As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older… … If that text or email looks fishy, they may be phishing (7/24/2024) - Every day, thousands of people fall for fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be a bank. These are commonly referred to as phishing scams and victims can… …
Are you prepared to hold a successful yard sale? (7/17/2024) - Yard sale season is between spring and early fall. While this year’s yard sale season is wrapping up, now is the time to get rid of items not being used… …
Crutchman undergoes renovations, new façade (7/17/2024) - Crutchman, a Gloucester store specializing in truck accessories, spray-in bedliners, outdoor furniture, buildings and gazebos and gift items, has recently undergone some building renovations, including a new façade. The business,… …
Light retires from Chesapeake (7/17/2024) - Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management recently announced the retirement of Jean Light. The senior vice president and Senior Wealth Management Advisor for Chesapeake Wealth Management, Light will be retiring… …
New owner takes over Belroi Marketplace (7/17/2024) - Love Food Mart, a family-owned business for over 25 years, became the new owners of Belroi Marketplace on July 8. Love Food Mart is a convenience store/gas station on Belroi… …
MPPDC entrepreneurship class begins (7/17/2024) - Three area entrepreneurs have begun a course on starting a business offered through the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, and taught by Joe Syslo of Mathews. Curtis Smith, deputy director… …Businesses invited to ‘Paint the Town Purple’ (7/17/2024) - In preparation for this fall’s Walk to End Alz-heimer’s, businesses along Gloucester’s Main Street are invited to “Paint the Town Purple” in September to raise awareness for the upcoming walk… …
Deltaville Yachting Center tech receives certification (7/17/2024) - Dylan O’Hare, a marine technician at Deltaville Yachting Center, recently received a Virginia State Marine Technician Journeyman Certificate. To earn the certification, O’Hare completed two years of technical training in… …CNBC names Virginia top state for business (7/17/2024) - Virginia was named the top state for business by CNBC First in Business Worldwide for the sixth time last week. The state received a score of 1,595 out of a… …
RWRH designated as chest pain center (7/17/2024) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has been newly designated as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Riverside Medical Center has been reaccredited. Both accreditations last through… …
Gloucester Brewing Company awarded $10,000 grant (7/10/2024) - Gloucester Brewing Company has been awarded a $10,000 Small Business grant by the National Main Street Center in partnership with American Express. This grant is designed to support small businesses… …
Recognizing volunteers (7/10/2024) - Miller’s Services and Chesapeake Bank are sponsors of Gloucester County’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, which is scheduled for next Thursday, July 18, at the Gloucester American Legion Hall, White Marsh. The… …
Red Level sponsor (7/10/2024) - Harris Lawn Maintenance of Hayes recently renewed his Red Level sponsorship of the Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews, with Aaron Harris and his daughter, Adaline, accepting the certificate. “This wonderful family… …Walter Reed receives Bronze National Quality Award (7/10/2024) - Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester is one of five Virginia Health Services facilities that have been named recipients of the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award. A… …
Smiles of Mathews collecting back-to-school supplies (7/10/2024) - The Smile Dental Group, based in Williamsburg with a number of locations, including Smiles of Mathews, is conducting a back-to-school backpack drive this month. This initiative aims to support local… …
Gloucester Rotarians donate $11,000+ to local groups (7/3/2024) - The Gloucester Rotary Club presented just over $11,000 worth of donations to several local groups last Thursday morning at Riverside Rehabilitation Center at Sanders. Benefactors include Gloucester County Public Schools,… …