John Sadler to step down as Chesapeake Wealth Management president (11/29/2023) - John Sadler, president of Chesapeake Wealth Management, will be stepping down from his role by the end of 2023 and returning to practicing law, CWM announced this week. He will… …Virginia-grown oysters dominate East Coast production (11/29/2023) - Chris Buck found the ideal spot for growing oysters on Virginia’s lower Eastern Shore at Cherrystone Creek, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic. “Geography is an important factor,” said… …
‘The Buck Stays Here’ (11/21/2023) - People lined up before 9 a.m. Saturday to take advantage of Chesapeake Bank’s “The Buck Stays Here” pop-up event at the Mathews branch for a chance to purchase $50 Visa… …
10th anniversary (11/21/2023) - GibsonSingleton PLLC, Virginia Injury Attorneys, held a catered reception on Friday evening at Gloucester Arts on Main to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the law firm, which… …
GMCC recognized for helping 2,400+ patients with free prescription meds (11/21/2023) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic was recognized on Nov. 15, at an event in Richmond for its role in providing more than 2,400 patients with free prescription medication to support… …
Modr’s celebrates 70 years in business (11/21/2023) - Modr’s Service Center, West Point, celebrated 70 years in business over the weekend. The celebration kicked off on Friday with “Step Back into the Past” day, where Modr’s traveled 70… …Hartfield resident founds New Approach to Wellness (11/21/2023) - New Approach to Wellness is a new business, founded by Susan Brown, RN, MSN, CCM, of Hartfield. New Approach to Wellness is not just a health care practice, she said,… …
Hamilton recognized as one of Top Women in Hardware, Building Supply (11/21/2023) - Cathy Hamilton, Merchandise Manager at Taylor’s Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware, was recognized as one of HBSDealer’s Top Women in Hardware and Building Supply. Honorees were formally recognized for… …
G-J newsroom welcomes Ruby Williams, bids farewell to Tyler Bass (11/15/2023) - The Gazette-Journal newsroom is undergoing staffing changes as reporter Tyler Bass exits and Ruby Williams takes over his reporting duties. Bass started at the paper in 2019, where he was… …Gloucester’s Reverse Vendor Fair to be held Dec. 12 (11/15/2023) - Gloucester’s Economic Development and Purchasing departments have teamed up to host the county’s first Reverse Vendor Fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 12… …
Food Lion Feeds launches Holidays Without Hunger (11/15/2023) - As food insecurity increases across the U.S., Food Lion Feeds has launched its Holidays Without Hunger campaign to help families access the nutritious food that everyone deserves. Food Lion Feeds… …
Housing sales sluggish for third quarter (11/15/2023) - While the job market continues to show signs of improvement, housing sales activity remained slow in the region with 277 homes sold during the third quarter of 2023, 135 fewer… …
Walter Reed makes Newsweek’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ list (11/15/2023) - Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester has been recognized on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024” list. This is the second year in a row that Walter Reed,… …
FSA committee elections underway (11/15/2023) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners… …
Heather Benton offers a solution to fall clutter (11/15/2023) - It’s that time of year when people start to head to their closets to pack away summer clothes and pull out coats and sweaters for the cooler weather. Others have… …
Winterizing ensures vessels remain shipshape (11/15/2023) - Winterizing a boat after the last outing of the year will make sure it’s in top-notch shape come spring. Jessica Sadler, marina manager at Morningstar Marinas in Mathews, said much… …Keeping warm amid falling temps (11/15/2023) - As temperatures fall outside, Phillips Energy is helping people keep warm inside. Phillips Energy supplies petroleum products such as diesel, heating oil, gasoline and propane to commercial and residential customers… …
USDA provides $3B+ in crop disaster relief (11/8/2023) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for… …
Morgan and Edwards celebrates 20 years (11/8/2023) - Morgan and Edwards Real Estate in Mathews celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday at the Main Street office it has occupied since the beginning. Broker Debbie Morgan said the company… …
Gone to the Dogs fundraiser (11/8/2023) - NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate and the Old Dominion Chapter of Canine Companions are planning their 2024 Gone to the Dogs fundraiser, an all-day event to be held on… …Chesapeake Financial Shares announces dividend (11/8/2023) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share, effective Dec. 1, payable on or before… …
Davenport introduces new mutual fund (11/8/2023) - Davenport Asset Management, Davenport & Company LLC’s boutique money management arm responsible for overseeing the firm’s lineup of mutual funds and separate accounts, has introduced the Davenport Insider Buying Fund… …
1st Advantage raises $45,000+ in pickleball tourney (11/8/2023) - The 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union Foundation’s inaugural Pickleball Tournament, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Quarterpath Recreation Center in Williamsburg, raised more than $45,000 to benefit… …
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs to hold program on ‘Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Blooms’ (11/8/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, will host a session, “Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Blooms,” at 10 a.m. next Saturday, Nov. 18. Those taking part may bring their own container or… …
USDA reports consumers increasing their away-from-home food spending (11/8/2023) - Consumers’ food spending habits are changing, and recent data indicates a growing preference for time- and money-saving options. While COVID-19 lockdowns brought a slight resurgence in at-home food purchases, U.S.… …