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North End Bridge Rehabilitation Completed

The Route 14 bridge over North End Branch in Mathews has reopened to two-way traffic following a $5.6 million rehabilitation project. Temporary signals, the 35-mile-per-hour work zone and vehicle width restrictions have been removed, with the speed limit returning to 55. Construction began in April 2025 and replaced the 76-year-old bridge’s deck, girders, rails and […]

Mathews Planners Endorse Short-Term Rental Rules

The Mathews County Planning Commission has unanimously endorsed a zoning change requiring short-term rental owners to obtain a business license before operating. The Board of Supervisors is expected to consider the proposal Aug. 20. One resident criticized what he called a lack of enforcement. Commissioners also welcomed new Planning and Zoning Director Josh Bartlett and […]

Virginia Violent Crime Falls to Five-Year Low

Violent crime across Virginia fell nearly 6% in 2025, reaching its lowest level in five years, according to a new Virginia State Police report. Murders dropped nearly 14%, rapes fell more than 16% and robberies declined almost 9%. Property crimes, drug offenses and hate crimes also decreased, while Gloucester, Mathews and Virginia Beach posted comparatively […]

Middlesex Sheriff Election Filing Deadline Nears

Candidates seeking to become Middlesex County sheriff have until 5 p.m. August 14th to file for the November 3rd special election. The race was triggered by the resignation of former Sheriff David Bushey. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through the end of 2027.

Open Broadband Ends Local Fixed-Wireless Service

Open Broadband’s fixed-wireless internet service in Gloucester and Mathews counties has ended following the company’s acquisition by North Carolina-based Connect Path. The service was discontinued July 15. Customers are being offered either a 5G router with the installation fee waived or Starlink installation for nearly $400. The number of affected customers has not been released.

Gloucester Wine Festival Set for September 19

The Gloucester Wine Festival returns Sept. 19 at the gardens of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. More than 2,000 people are expected for the Wine, Whiskey & Whatnot event, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Parking will be available at Ware Academy with shuttle service. General admission is just over $55, with […]

Red Cross blood supply down a quarter in June

The American Red Cross of Virginia says the nation’s supply of blood fell nearly 25% in June. One reason cited is increased demand between Memorial Day and Labor Day, often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days,” when serious traffic crashes typically increase and more trauma patients require lifesaving transfusions. Blood donors, especially those with […]

Dominion-NextEra merger paperwork formally filed with SCC

Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy have filed for approval of their proposed $67 billion all-stock merger with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and federal regulators. The companies say customers will receive bill credits over two years after the merger is finalized, and that the merger will cut costs and keep rates lower over time. But […]

Code Red air quality alerts issued for Canadian wildfire smoke

A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for the region, as smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada again blankets the area. Code Red means everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Those with respiratory and/or heart ailments may experience more serious health effects.

Virginians spending over $9K per year for health care

A new analysis of the most recent federal data found Virginia health care spending was below the national average. The 2024 data show spending averaged $9,195 per person in Virginia, compared with $10,191 nationally. Virginia was lower than Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, but higher than North Carolina. New York ranked highest nationwide at […]