GLOUCESTER – Kristen Long knows about the shortage of workers in skilled trades from multiple sides.
As the work-based learning coordinator for Gloucester County Public Schools for the past four years, one of her responsibilities is exposing high school students...
GLOUCESTER-There is a new finance director for Gloucester County.
It was announced on Friday, June 2 that Maria Calloway has been named the new finance director. Calloway has served as fiscal services manager for the past three years.
Calloway received her...
GLOUCESTER – Starbucks, the Seattle-based coffeehouse giant, bought almost four and a half acres of land from Chesapeake Bank in Hayes to build a store next to the bank.
The address is 3029 George Washington Memorial Highway, and it’s on...
GLOUCESTER-Gloucester is kicking off the summer season with two big beer events coming up in June.
On Saturday, June 3, the Gloucester Main Street Association will host a Beer Garden event starting at 11am.
The event, which is being held in...
GLOUCESTER-The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert entitled Symphony Under the Stars on Saturday, June 3, in Gloucester. In partnership with the Gloucester Arts Festival, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 17th year of making music...
GLOUCESTER-George Bains, deputy county administrator for Gloucester County, was recently honored with the Julian F. Hirst Award for Distinguished Service. The Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) hands out the award annually to a...
Sweethaven Lavender Farm of Williamsburg kicked off its 2023 season earlier this month. Guests can now visit the farm, located at 2460 Busch Neck Rd. in James City County, on select dates through early July for pick-your-own lavender.
Sweethaven also...
MATHEWS-The Mathews Historical Museum and the Retired Officers of Mathews County (ROMCA) will host a special exhibit featuring military mementos in honor of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The exhibit will be on display on Saturday, May 27, from 10am...
GLOUCESTER – After Kathy Autrey attended a Dominion Energy workshop on wind energy, she learned the company was accepting applications for its Solar for Students program. It caught her interest.
“I loved the idea of students learning about renewable energy...
GLOUCESTER-Gloucester will soon have its own fine arts museum when Gloucester-based The Cook Foundation opens The Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester in June featuring the works of the late Kacey Carneal.
The museum will open Tuesday, June 13 and will...
GLOUCESTER-Gloucester County’s Museum of History is hosting its annual spring living history weekend to commemorate the county’s role in the Revolutionary War. The program, “Gloucester 1776: A Revolutionary Experience,” will include cannon and musket firing demonstrations, children’s activities, dozens...
GLOUCESTER – Derelict fishing gear is a major problem in the United States, with millions of pots lost each year along the nation’s coasts.
“From the West Coast, it’s the Dungeness crab pots. In the Northeast, it’s lobster traps, American...
JAMES CITY-National Outlet Shopping Day is slated for Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. All Premium Outlet locations will participate, including Williamsburg Premium Outlets on Richmond Road. Norfolk Premium Outlets will also celebrate.
The event will feature deals and...
HAMPTON-A new beauty supply store is now open in Peninsula Town Center.
The shopping center shared on its social media channels that Beauty Outlet held a soft opening on Thursday, June 1.
Beauty Outlet is located at 3460 Von Schilling Dr....
Food Lion recently kicked off its fourth annual Summers Without Hunger Campaign. The program benefits local Feeding America member food banks.
As part of the campaign, Food Lion customers can contribute a $5 donation at their local Food Lion grocery...
