Breezeline distributes cyberbullying prevention resources (11/8/2023) - In support of October as National Bullying Prevention Month, Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, distributed cyberbullying prevention resources to more than 2,300 educators in Virginia and 10 other states:… …
Auto Max Trunk or Treat (11/1/2023) - Auto Max of Gloucester held its fourth annual Trunk or Treat event Friday evening. There were 14 trunks filled with candy. Food from Little Caesars and Jeeps and Butts BBQ… …
Willy Wonka costume theme (11/1/2023) - The staff of the Hayes office of Lombard, Vogt and Foster, DDS, got all dressed up for Halloween this year with the shared theme of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate… …
A scary visitor (11/1/2023) - Frances Minor of Morgan and Edwards Real Estate, Mathews, hands a Halloween treat to Daniel Chambers, who dressed as Ghostface from the “Scream” movie franchise. …
Grand reopening (11/1/2023) - Sweet Tooth Café held a grand reopening celebration on Friday morning at the shop on Main Street in Gloucester. Pictured are those celebrating the commemoration, from left, Adrianne Joseph, chairwoman… …
Best Window Display (11/1/2023) - Smith’s Florist and Gift Shoppe, Gloucester, was the recipient of a 2023 Retailer of the Year Award from the Retail Alliance: Best Window/Interior Seasonal Display Award. “For decades, Smith’s Florist… …Application period for fuel assistance now open (11/1/2023) - The Virginia Department of Social Services is accepting applications for fuel assistance online and at all local departments of social services through Monday, Nov. 13. Applications may also be submitted… …
‘I-64 Innovation Corridor’ event set for Nov. 14 (11/1/2023) - “Rising Tide: The I-64 Innovation Corridor” will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn NN/Hampton at City Center, Newport News. This event will… …
Wright named to state board (11/1/2023) - D’Shawn Wright of Yorktown, owner of Body By D, Inc., with locations in Yorktown and Gloucester Point, was named to Virginia’s Advisory Board on Athletic Training by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. …
Your Southern Heart: A DIY and apparel one-stop shop (10/25/2023) - Those seeking a boutique that doubles as a do-it-yourself studio need look no further than Your Southern Heart, located at 6661 Hickory Fork Road in Hayes. Cathy Kezar first opened… …
Volleyball sponsors (10/25/2023) - The Mathews High School volleyball program recognized its 2023 community sponsors during the team’s Oct. 16 game, presenting each with a signed team photo. Those pictured are, from left, assistant… …
Prescription drug benefits (10/25/2023) - Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees received information about 2024 prescription drug enhancements for enrollees with Medicare Parts A and B as representatives of Blue Cross and… …Chesapeake posts $2.48M in 3Q earnings (10/25/2023) - Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc., parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, reported earnings of $2,477,896 for the third quarter of 2023, a 58 percent decrease from the… …
Riverside unveils Virginia’s 1st psychiatric emergency department (10/18/2023) - Riverside Health System held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month for Virginia’s first stand-alone Psychiatric Emergency Department, set to open this fall in Hampton. More than 200 people, including Gov.… …
Win Goodier earns Worldchefs certification (10/18/2023) - Chef Winslow “Win” Goodier, CEC, AAC, a Certified Executive Chef since 1994 through the American Culinary Federation, can now add the letters WCEC after his name. Goodier, executive chef/culinary director… …
Fulk named president of Primis Bank (10/18/2023) - Primis Financial Corp., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Primis Bank, announced that Rick A. Fulk has been promoted to president of Primis Bank effective Oct. 2. “Rick’s promotion to president of… …
Free rides to the polls (10/18/2023) - Bay Transit is providing free rides to and from the polls to help area residents get out to vote on Nov. 7. On Election Day, Bay Transit will provide free… …1st Advantage holds day of community service (10/18/2023) - During the Columbus Day holiday, employees from 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union volunteered their time and skills to support local nonprofit organizations. This year was their 17th annual 1A Community… …
Benefiting GMHS (10/11/2023) - Dodd RV of York County raised $645 to benefit the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society during an RV Rally and Raffle held recently at Bethpage Camp Resort in Urbanna. From left, Linda… …Virginia’s blue crab commercial harvest period extended (10/11/2023) - The commercial harvest of blue crabs has been extended in Virginia as the crab population trends upward.The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted last week to approve the extension recommended by… …
Weekly readings of Gazette-Journal available on WHRO Voice (10/11/2023) - Weekly readings of the Gazette-Journal for blind and vision-impaired people are now available on the WHRO Voice reading service. The one-hour program will be aired every Monday at 2 p.m.… …
Info session set on GO Virginia applications (10/11/2023) - GO Virginia Region 6, of which Gloucester and Mathews are a part, will have an application information session for potential grant applicants from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,… …
BayPort unveils Get My Rate loan technology (10/11/2023) - BayPort Credit Union has announced the launch of Get My Rate, a loan technology that enables local customers to learn their potential loan rate pre-qualification for auto, credit card or… …
Food safety certification offered (10/11/2023) - Tuesday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to register for the upcoming ServSafe Manager Training program, which is being offered by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The food safety certification program… …
2023 Valor Award (10/4/2023) - A.J. Hamilton, left, and Ashley Rowe, right, members of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, were recognized as finalists for the 2023 Valor Award during the annual Firehouse Expo 40… …