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Year in review: A look back at 2024 in Gloucester

Posted On January 2, 2025
Oct 3 arts cook foundation mural dedication
Iconic Women of Gloucester, the newest Cook Foundation mural, was formally dedicated in late September. Among those at the event were, from left, Cook Foundation board member Carolyn Dudley, Suzanne Hudson (daughter of Margaret Ann Tunner, one of the eight women honored in the artwork), muralist Bridget Cimino, Mary Shipko (an honoree depicted in the mural), Kay Van Dyke (who established ARTWORK in the Village), Augustine Warner Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Alison Johnston, DAR member Jennifer Matthews, and Dr. Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph, founder and president of the Cook Foundation.

JANUARY: Chris Hutson is elected chairman and Kevin Smith, vice chairman, of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors … Shelley Kinser brings dog therapy to Abingdon Elementary students … GHS senior Samantha Wooldridge is named Duke of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year … 19th century Bible is used to swear in Gloucester County officials … Winter storm causes power outages throughout region … Dr. Femi Obasun, Ph.D., DBA, of Hayes, is recognized by Marquis Who’s Who … Achilles Elementary School student Chloe McPherson is recognized at the State of the Commonwealth Address at the State Capitol by Gov. Glenn Youngkin for her success in the math component of the ALL IN VA plan … Kay Cole James, founder and chairwoman of The Gloucester Institute, receives the King Legacy Award for Leadership in Public Service … The Bread for Life Community Food Pantry receives a new refrigerated truck to help with distribution of food to those in need … Burke Mill Stream bridge on Route 14 to get make...

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