Christian open mic (8/23/2023) - “Sing for the King,” a free open mic and karaoke gathering of Christian music, will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the home of Joel Emerson, 4737… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 2 (8/23/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters around the nation and globe to celebrate the second annual “Gloucester Day” on Saturday, Sept. 2. The September date is one traditionally… …
Williams named Chief Nursing Officer at RWRH (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, announced last week the appointment of Lanell Williams, RN, MSN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer at the hospital. In this role, she will have… …
Pelfrey earns right to compete in national pageant (8/23/2023) - Gloucester High School junior Marissa Pelfrey competed in the National American Miss Virginia Pageant, placing in the top 10 of all competitors in the Junior Teenage age group. This was… …
Barbie Blast (8/23/2023) - Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Gloucester County Public Library held a Barbie Blast event Saturday at its Main Street Center location, welcoming 190 Barbies and Kens of all ages… …FORUMS Election 2023 (8/23/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Militia group holds armed protest at T.C. Walker Education Center (8/23/2023) - Gun-carrying men who said they are members of Virginia militias staged a protest Saturday evening at the T.C. Walker Education Center in Gloucester. Their appearance was quiet and lasted until… …
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs hosts Honey Bee Day celebration (8/23/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester was abuzz with activity on Saturday, as the local business hosted a National Honey Bee Day celebration. The event saw Brent and Becky’s partner… …RWRH recognized by American Heart Association (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, is among 43 hospitals in Virginia that have been recognized by the American Heart Association for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease… …
Billy West brings ‘Tales of Guinea’ to GHA (8/16/2023) - The Guinea Heritage Association will host Billy West for its Aug. 25 Fourth Friday program, “Tales of Guinea.” The program, held at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, begins at 7 p.m.… …Sentara Health donates $100,000 to increase access to mental health services (8/16/2023) - Bacon Street Youth and Family Services has received a $100,000 donation from Sentara Health to assist with increasing access to mental health and substance abuse services for youth and families… …
Wellness Day Saturday at Walmart (8/16/2023) - Gloucester Walmart’s pharmacy, as well as other Walmart pharmacies throughout the country, will be offering free health screenings on Saturday as part of the company’s Wellness Day promotion. From 10… …
Chef Goodier elected president of state association (8/16/2023) - Chef Winslow “Win” Goodier, executive chef/culinary director of Nuttall’s Store, has been elected president of the Virginia Chefs Association. Goodier has been a Certified Executive Chef since 1994. He is… …
New gazebos donated to Sanders (8/16/2023) - Two new gazebos have been donated to Sanders Assisted Living, Gloucester, so residents can enjoy the facility’s wild bird sanctuary during the summer months. For the past year, Sanders has… …Bond issue to be decided by Gloucester voters (8/16/2023) - Gloucester supervisors voted to hold a referendum on the November ballot on the question of funding long-range capital projects. The board approved adding the referendum by a 5-2 margin during… …
Ruritan Club talk (8/16/2023) - Gloucester Ruritan Club acting president Jackie Beyea, center, presented club mugs to Pat Coleman, owner of Bee Haven Lavender & Herbs, LLC, at right, and daughter Trish Coleman after speaking… …
Gloucester High School renovation project continues during summer (8/16/2023) - “It’s been amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish over the summer.” Charles Records, construction/project coordinator for Gloucester County Public Schools, recounted the work that has been completed so far… …It’s an unusual real estate market with few listings (8/16/2023) - Third generation realtor Wendy Hogge of Gloucester said she’s never seen a real estate market like the current one. “There’s such a lack of listings,” said Hogge. “Right now, we’re… …
Gloucester Main Street continues to build on its success (8/16/2023) - Gloucester’s Main Street is building quite a reputation in the area as a shopping and dining destination. And, as it continues to blossom, a recently conducted National Main Street market… …Appreciation dinner (8/16/2023) - The Piankatank Community League, Harcum, held its semi-annual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Appreciation Dinner on Monday, Aug. 7. This has been a long-standing tradition of the organization and provides… …
Gloucester Institute to hold Alumni Weekend Aug. 25-27 (8/9/2023) - The Gloucester Institute will hold its Alumni Weekend at historic Holly Knoll in Cappahosic from Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27. Since Charles and Kay Coles James founded the… …
Chamber music concert at Timberneck kicks off Fairfield fall activities (8/9/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation will host a variety of activities this fall to involve the community in archaeology and historic preservation at its five historic properties in Gloucester. A chamber music… …
Avalon Center accredited (8/9/2023) - The Avalon Center, a regional organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, received accreditation as a sexual and domestic violence agency in June from the… …
Parks and rec donation (8/9/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club made a $1,000 donation to Gloucester County’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. Club environmental co-chair Roger Dick and chair Rick Scott presented the check to Gloucester… …Roving Ranger to visit Machicomoco (8/9/2023) - The Roving Ranger mobile visitor center will visit Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for a pop-up program focused on indigenous and colonial watermen of… …