Burney Named New Chamber President
Sarah Burney has been named the new president of the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce. A native of Gloucester, Burney brings years of experience, including her role as Gloucester branch manager at Chesapeake Bank. She aims to introduce new ideas, recruit more board members, and enhance community and educational events for chamber members. Burney succeeds Cori […]
Read MoreGloucester Supervisors Hold Reorganization Meeting
At the recent Gloucester County Board of Supervisors’ organizational meeting, Kevin Smith was elected chairman, with Ashley Chriscoe named vice chair. Both received unanimous support from the board. The meeting also covered the FY 2024 audit and school funding impacts, with a resolution for additional FY 2025 appropriations. Several committee assignments for 2025 were approved, […]
Read MoreHearing Scheduled In Hole In The Wall Dispute
A civil case filed by Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill against the Mathews Board of Supervisors has been scheduled for a hearing on March 14th at 1:30 p.m. in Gloucester County Circuit Court. The lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution and abuse of process, with the plaintiffs seeking $10 million in compensatory damages. The case follows […]
Read MoreVirginia Hospital Facing Charges
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center faces serious charges for allowing a former doctor to perform unnecessary procedures on women for 35 years. Thomas Cage reports… Script: Court documents show the medical center hired Dr. Javaid Perwaiz and allegedly allowed him to practice medicine from 1984 until he was arrested in 2019. Prosecutors say hospital […]
Read MoreGloucester Offering Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents of Gloucester can now recycle their Christmas trees at any of the county’s five convenience centers. To participate, remove all decorations, lights, and stands before placing the tree in the brush container. The trees will be turned into mulch, benefiting local landscapes and the environment. The recycling program runs through January 31. For more […]
Read MoreBrace For Higher Heating Bills
Heating bills are on the rise, with the average Virginian household expected to spend more this year then they did last winter. Katie Gray reports… SCRIPT: Recent data suggesting that the average home is going to spend $900 on heating, up nearly 9 percent from last year. Homes that use electricity instead of gas […]
Read MoreNew Gloucester Solar Facility Now Operational
Camellia Solar, a new large-scale solar facility by Dominion Energy, is now operational in Gloucester. Located off Daffodil Lane in Ware Neck, the 20-megawatt farm can power up to 5,000 homes on a sunny day. The project, completed in December, created 50 jobs and generated $34 million in economic benefits. Camellia Solar is expected to […]
Read MoreCold Weather Could Be A Good Thing For Striped Bass
Recent cold temperatures and ice in the region may benefit the Atlantic striped bass spawn, which has been struggling in recent years due to warm winters. Thomas Cage with more… Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Director Chris Moore says water temperature plays a role in the survival of the fish, and colder winters could help […]
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