John’s Point Landing (2/1/2023) - Seagulls perched on the pier at John’s Point Landing in Naxera on Tuesday morning. Many people ride their bikes, walk dogs and run or jog along the six-mile Warner Hall… …VIMS announces February events (2/1/2023) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has announced its Discovery Labs and After Hours lecture events for the month. The next Discovery Labs will be held from 6-8 p.m. on… …
W&M researchers receive grant to study blue crab pathogen (2/1/2023) - A team of William and Mary researchers, led by VIMS professor Dr. Jeff Shields, has earned a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to determine how climate… …
CSB has number of upcoming classes, trainings (2/1/2023) - The Prevention, Health and Wellness Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board has a number of upcoming trainings and classes, including a virtual ongoing Nurturing Parenting program. That… …
Exchange Club to form in Gloucester-Mathews (2/1/2023) - Determined to bring more community service opportunities to the area, Steven Kreiger and Jesse Wood, president of the Exchange Club of Poquoson, are spearheading the effort of starting the Exchange… …Mardi Gras celebration to be held at Gloucester Brewing Company (2/1/2023) - As part of the Gloucester Collaboration, Gloucester, Virginia will take part in the first ever global Gloucester Mardi Gras on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Gloucester Brewing… …
Imagination Library sought for Gloucester (2/1/2023) - A local installment of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is being sought for Gloucester County to boost reading scores, prepare rising kindergarteners for the school readiness test and spark imagination in… …
Daffodil Show (2/1/2023) - Committee members of the Gloucester Daffodil Show gathered Tuesday to begin their work on the 2023 show, which will be held on April 1 and 2 in the Newington Baptist… …Promoting well-being … one person at a time (2/1/2023) - “Promoting well-being … One individual … One family … One community at a time,” is the mission statement of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board. The team at the… …
Daffodil Festival deadlines announced (2/1/2023) - The 2023 Gloucester Daffodil Festival is scheduled to return April 1-2 and will center around the theme, “Let’s Jazz it Up, the Trumpets are Blooming.” Gloucester’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism… …
Portrait unveiling (2/1/2023) - Family, lawyers, judges, other colleagues and well-wishers packed the third-floor courtroom at Gloucester Circuit Court Friday afternoon to honor Judge Cressonda B. (“Sandy”) Conyers and to officially unveil her portrait.… …Bulb Shoppe and Gardens marks 20th anniversary (2/1/2023) - The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Ware Neck, will celebrate its 20th year of business on Saturday. A release said local vendors will be on hand… …
Mentorship program (2/1/2023) - The Friends of Dragon Run will begin an environmental mentorship program, thanks to an establishing grant from Dominion Energy. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to preserve and protect… …Dominion Energy grant helps establish Dragon Run mentorship (2/1/2023) - The Friends of Dragon Run recently received a $16,264 grant from Dominion Energy to help establish the Dragon Run Environmental Academy Mentorship. The program was created to train and mentor… …
New troopers Culp, Yowell to serve locally (2/1/2023) - Thirty-one new troopers joined the ranks of the Virginia State Police following graduation ceremonies Friday for the recently completed 137th Basic Session. Among the 31 troopers are two that will… …
VFW Post 8252 honors Gloucester firefighters (2/1/2023) - The accolades keep pouring in for Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Captain Ashley Rowe and Senior Firefighter A.J. Hamilton. The two men, who came to the aid of a young… …
Dr. Clemons to retire from GCPS (1/25/2023) - Dr. Walter R. Clemons, superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools, announced his intent to retire on July 1 of this year after serving 33 years in public education. He made… …
Sheppard to head community engagement office (1/25/2023) - Quinton Sheppard has been named Gloucester’s new Community Engagement and Public Information Manager. Sheppard replaces Gloria Williams, who has accepted a position at Chesapeake Bank This is a step up… …Board continues discussion on county reassessment (1/25/2023) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors continued its discussion on the county reassessment during its Jan. 17 meeting in the colonial courthouse. County Assessor Dan Thomas presented the board with… …
Veterans groups to mark 80th anniversary of 4 Chaplains (1/25/2023) - Several local veterans groups will gather in Gloucester Court House on Saturday, Feb. 4 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Four Chaplains—the four United States Army chaplains who gave… …
Fairfield Foundation seeks volunteers to conduct outreach programs (1/25/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation has reached out to the public, seeking volunteers to help it conduct programs at local schools, historic properties, and regional communities. Area residents with an interest in… …
NARFE officers (1/25/2023) - Marilyn Riddle of the Virginia Federation of NARFE Chapters, inducted the 2023 officers for local Chapter 1757 of National Active and Retired Federal Employees at the local meeting on Jan.… …
Guinea’s changing landscape (1/25/2023) - The end of the road at Maryus, leading to marshes and a watery overlook, is shown in photos from 1961 by the late Walter Becknell (top photo) and 2023 by… …Pork butts ready in time for Super Bowl (1/25/2023) - Slow-cooked pork butts are being offered at $40 each by the Guinea Heritage Association as a fundraiser. The butts, 10 pounds before cooking, are offered with sauce, and may be… …
Quarterly cleanup (1/25/2023) - The Gloucester Ruritan Club conducted its first quarterly cleanup of 2023 on Saturday, after a five-month hiatus. Eight volunteers spent a total of 20 hours cleaning their adopted section of… …