Teacher appreciation (8/28/2024) - The Smile Group kicked off the school year by dropping off teacher and staff appreciation baskets. They passed out 12 baskets to the following local schools: Bethel Elementary, Botetourt Elementary,… …Home sales pick up in Virginia, inventory expands (8/28/2024) - According to the July 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by the Virginia Realtors Association, there were 9,947 homes sold throughout the state in July 2024, up 962 sales from… …
Riverside to hold free prostate cancer screenings (8/28/2024) - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Riverside Health is hosting four free prostate cancer screenings next month in Gloucester, Williamsburg, Newport News and the Eastern Shore. Prostate cancer is… …
Free class helps people protect themselves from scams (8/28/2024) - A free class to prepare people how to watch out for identity theft and other scams will be held by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.… …
Oyster Cove holds pet supply drive (8/28/2024) - Oyster Cove Boatworks and Yacht Brokerage is holding a supply drive to support the homeless pets at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society from now through Sept. 9. Pet food, treats and… …
Gloucester Point business now York River Bait & Tackle (8/21/2024) - N Out Bait & Tackle and Twisters Ice Cream and Coffee has officially changed its business name to York River Bait & Tackle. The family-owned business, located at Gloucester Point… …Roundtable discussion to be held on coastal resilience jobs (8/21/2024) - The Bay Consortium Workforce Board, together with Goodwill, invites the public’s feedback around job opportunities centered in coastal resiliency. Are you working or interested in jobs that protect and restore… …
MPPDC, GMCC, Bay Consortium on federal funding bill list (8/21/2024) - Three local projects could receive significant funding if Congress passes government spending bills for 2025 that are now under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine… …
Dominion secures lease for offshore wind facility (8/21/2024) - Dominion Energy has secured a lease of a 176,505-acre site off the coast of Virginia Beach from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to potentially develop an offshore wind facility.… …
National Night Out (8/14/2024) - The Smile Group, which operates the Smiles of Mathews dental office in Hudgins, was one of the local businesses taking part in the Aug. 6 National Night Out event at… …
Klyczek named long-term, post-acute care leader (8/14/2024) - Mark Klyczek, president and CEO of Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s parent company, Virginia Health Services, was recently selected by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living… …Bay report card shows improvements; farmers credited for best practices (8/14/2024) - The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the lifeblood of Virginia’s agricultural operations, and farmers’ efforts to improve the bay are paying off. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science released… …
Member One, Virginia Federal Credit Union announce merger (8/14/2024) - The membership of Member One Federal Credit Union has approved a merger with Virginia Federal Credit Union. The merger between the Roanoke-based Member One and Richmond-based Virginia Credit Union took… …
Discover an array of flavors in Virginia-grown melons (8/14/2024) - Some consumers thump watermelons to determine ripeness. Others check for yellow spots. But there is one foolproof method for choosing the best melon. “Know your grower,” said Rick Brossman, a… …
Phillips Energy kicks off annual Alzheimer’s disease efforts (8/7/2024) - Phillips Energy kicked off its annual efforts to help the Alzheimer’s Association of the Middle Peninsula with a summer fundraiser that brought in over $6,700 for the cause. The summer… …
Gold-level sponsor (8/7/2024) - Nancy Deptola, president of the Exchange Club of Gloucester Mathews, presents a certificate of appreciation to Gloucester Toyota general manager Cameron Barrow for Gloucester Toyota’s 2024-2025 Gold-level sponsorship of the… …
Massage therapist joins Heart Felt Touch (8/7/2024) - Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy, Gloucester, has added a new massage therapist to its team. “Leah Allen brings a wealth of expertise in various massage modalities, including soothing Swedish, therapeutic… …
Go Team USA! (8/7/2024) - Allstate agent Martha Weatherwax has gotten in the Olympic spirit with the most recent mannequin display at her Hayes office. The mannequins are normally set up to recreate famous scenes,… …Housing sales rise slightly in second quarter of 2024 (8/7/2024) - Housing sales activity showed a slight rise across the area served by the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors in the second quarter of 2024, with 331 homes sold… …
SBA launches Business Resilience Guide (8/7/2024) - The U.S. Small Business Administration recently released its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which… …
Food Lion Feeds provides 36 million meals through Summers Without Hunger (8/7/2024) - Food Lion Feeds, company-wide, helped provide more than 36 million meals through its Summers Without Hunger initiative, doubling its efforts of more than 17.5 million meals in 2023. The annual… …
Pausic joins team at Main Street Preservation Trust (7/31/2024) - The Main Street Preservation Trust welcomed the newest addition to its team. Blair Pausic is joining the organization as its Marketing Manager, according to Executive Director Ashley Gilmartin Weast. Pausic… …
Summer Soirée (7/31/2024) - Ware River Yacht Club hosted a Summer Soirée on Saturday, showcasing local talents in music and cuisine. Attendees enjoyed a variety of wine alongside a seasonal menu provided by Celladora… …
TowBoatUS Gwynn’s Island, Upper Rappahannock under new ownership (7/31/2024) - Captain Chris Parker and his wife, Katie, are the new owners of TowBoatUS Gwynn’s Island and TowBoatUS Upper Rappahannock, bringing the total number of their red boat ports in Maryland… …Breezeline to provide internet access for Colonial Beach School District (7/31/2024) - Internet, TV, phone and wireless provider Breezeline will provide advanced connectivity solutions for multiple school locations in two districts in Virginia and New Hampshire after being selected through a competitive… …