Lawmakers press USPS officials on Richmond mail delays (2/7/2024) - Local Congressional representatives are pressing the U.S. Postal Service on mail delivery delays and disruptions impacting Virginians in the Richmond region. In December, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine,… …
New website provides info on Virginia permits (2/7/2024) - Do you want to track down some more information about an ongoing shoreline improvement effort in your neighborhood? Or perhaps you’re interested in the status of a stormwater management plan.… …
Sentara employees give nearly $2.3M in United Way campaign (2/7/2024) - Sentara Health employees contributed nearly $2.3 million in its 2023 United Way giving campaign, a corporate release announced this week. “We are incredibly grateful for what our team members give… …
Riley begins career with AMW Real Estate (1/31/2024) - New agent Ruthanne Riley has recently started her career in real estate with AMW Real Estate in Yorktown. The Gloucester native said she is eager to help clients find their… …
Etc. Vintage under new ownership (1/31/2024) - Etc. Vintage, a vintage and antique shop at the intersection of Buckley Hall and Twigg’s Ferry roads in Cobbs Creek, has changed hands. Husband-and-wife team Steve and Terry Mullinix have… …
Little Lights to open new location on Monday (1/31/2024) - Little Lights Childcare Center is opening a second location at 7613 Hospital Drive in Gloucester, between Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House. Little Lights’ main… …
Alcat Precast holds gathering for septic industry professionals (1/31/2024) - Alcat Precast, a leader in the precast concrete sector, held its Alcat Precast Industry Gathering on Jan. 19 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, Hudgins. The event brought together septic industry… …
Mood Snack Shop opens in White Marsh (1/24/2024) - Dina Burney and Faizal Surti of Richmond, recently opened up a new local shop called Mood Exotic Snack Shop. The shop is located in the White Marsh Shopping Center and… …
Griffin Air merges with Miller’s Services (1/24/2024) - Hartfield-based Griffin Air, LLC, a heating and cooling services business since 2013, announced last week its merger with Miller’s Services of Gloucester, expanding Miller Services’ ability to deliver comprehensive home… …Chesapeake reports $10.12M in 2023 earnings (1/24/2024) - Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc., parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of $10,119,738 for the 2023 calendar year, representing a 42.6 percent decrease from 2022… …
Nominations sought for Gloucester Chamber Business Awards (1/24/2024) - Nominations close at midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 31 for the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards. The awards highlight local businesses and leaders of the business community. “We… …
PCL donations (1/24/2024) - The Piankatank Community League, Harcum, recently donated to two Gloucester organizations. In photo at left, Phil Olekszyk, chair of the community league, presents Monique Raposa, executive director of the Bread… …
Proximo offers free marketing services through CreateAthon (1/24/2024) - Proximo, a digital marketing firm in Yorktown, recently announced its participation in CreateAthon, a nationwide initiative to provide free marketing services to nonprofit organizations in a 24-hour marketing blitz. Local… …
Brent and Becky’s to reopen for season Feb. 1 (1/24/2024) - The bulb shop and gardens at Brent and Becky’s, Gloucester, will reopen for 2024 at 9 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 1. Activities will also resume at the company next month… …
BayPort Credit Union’s scholarship program now open (1/24/2024) - BayPort Credit Union’s 2024 $100,000 scholarship program is now open. This year, BayPort will be awarding $100,000 in tuition assistance to local high school students, college students, and working adults… …
New look, old look (1/17/2024) - New signs at the Gazette-Journal headquarters in Gloucester were placed last week by Coastwise Design of Mathews. They include lettering above the windows, reflecting a new take on the original… …
GMSA holds annual meeting (1/17/2024) - Gloucester Main Street Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. The organization introduced its new slate of officers for 2024 which… …Mullins, Gaskill join Chesapeake Wealth Management team (1/17/2024) - Chesapeake Wealth Management has announced the hiring of Elizabeth M. “Missy” Mullins, who joined the Chesapeake staff in December. As Vice President Trust Officer, Mullins is based out of CWM’s… …
Franktronics donation (1/17/2024) - The 2023 Franktronics Light Show benefitted Rural Housing Partnership (formerly known as Gloucester Housing Partnership) whose mission is to provide home repairs to low-income, elderly and disabled citizens in the… …Walmart Wellness Day to be held Saturday (1/17/2024) - Nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the country, including the pharmacy at the Gloucester location, will host Walmart Wellness Day events from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Customers can receive free health… …
Consumers seek locally raised beef; farmers, processors try to keep pace (1/17/2024) - The good news is: There’s enough capacity statewide to process the 14,000 head of beef cattle finished in Virginia annually. The bad news is: Long travel distances and labor shortages,… …
Two contests held as part of NN Restaurant Week (1/17/2024) - To commemorate Newport News Restaurant Week, Newport News Tourism is holding two contests over the course of the two-week promotion which began this past Sunday and continues through Sunday, Jan.… …
New business ideas sprout from locals (1/10/2024) - Last week, the Gazette-Journal asked its Facebook followers one simple question: what business would you like to see in Gloucester and Mathews? This question sparked the biggest response the newspaper… …
The Buck Stays Here pop-up events held to boost local business (1/10/2024) - Chesapeake Bank once again partnered with Mathews Economic Development Authority, Mathews Visitor Center, Main Street Preservation Trust, Gloucester Main Street Association, Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce, and Xtra 99.1FM to… …
Getting ready (1/10/2024) - The new Dollar General Market on Twiggs Ferry Road in Cobbs Creek was bustling with activity Tuesday morning as it gets ready for its opening. Refrigeration company trucks were parked… …