Sunday, October 1, 2023

New Businesses

New Art Establishment Opening On Main Street In Gloucester

GLOUCESTER-A new art establishment is opening on Main Street in Gloucester. The news was shared in a social media post live on July 3. Local artist Theresa Wells Stifel is opening York & Main, a showroom and store located at...

Blessing & Blooms Florist Shop Opening in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG-Whether you're honoring the birth of a child, a friend’s birthday, or sending condolences, Rebecca Gibson, the owner of Blessing and Blooms Florist is looking forward to assisting you with your floral needs. Gibson is holding a soft opening...

Southern Bank Opens New Peninsula Location

NEPORT NEWS-A new full-service bank is now open in Newport News. On June 20, Southern Bank opened its newest branch on Rock Landing Drive in Newport News. “We are so excited to expand our banking office on the Peninsula,” said Trent...

Williamsburg Chamber Hosting Ribbon Cuttings For Two Businesses

WILLIAMSBURG-The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce will celebrate two businesses with ribbon cuttings within the coming days and weeks. The first ribbon-cutting event will take place for Paws of Honor on Friday, June 23 at 11am at 1158 Professional Dr.,...

Bird Girl Bottle Shop Slated To Open This Summer In Hilton Village

NEWPORT NEWS-Recent Wilmington, NC, transplants Britt and Derek Lapiska are planning to open a beer garden and pizza shop this summer in Hilton Village. Bird Girl Bottle Shop will be located at 100 Hopkins St. next to Blow Bomb...

Beale’s Brewery Anticipates Opening York County Location This Summer

YORK-The opening of Beale’s brewery and taproom in York County has been delayed for a few years due to engineering and architectural challenges. Located at 7120 George Washington Memorial Highway, the 5,500 square-foot brewery is situated next to Freedom...

T-Mobile Scheduled To Open June 30 In Gloucester

GLOUCESTER – T-Mobile has a tentative time and date – 10am June 30 – for a ribbon-cutting at its first Middle Peninsula location. The communications company is part of a small shopping center at 7115 George Washington Memorial Highway...

U Rock Opens First Brick And Mortar In Coliseum Crossing

HAMPTON-After 13 years of selling crystals, minerals, jewelry, fossils, carvings, and other inspiring earthly pieces at local festivals and events, U Rock opened for business at its first storefront on Saturday, April 1. Located at 70 Coliseum Xing in...

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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities

HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history,...

Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener

WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child. “I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said....

Cups And Claws Café Celebrating One-Year Anniversary

NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with...