Month: November 2025

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RCC Collects Over 1,300 Items In Campus Food Drive

Rappahannock Community College held a campus-wide food drive, collecting 1,334 items and more than $700 across its Glenns and Warsaw campuses. Students, faculty, staff, and Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School participants contributed to the effort. The college’s pantries provide non-perishable foods, toiletries, grocery gift cards, and daily snacks, while the Culinary Arts faculty offers guidance on […]

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ACI Fire And Safety Donates To Gloucester Youth Baseball And Softball

ACI Fire & Safety of Hayes has donated $1,000 to Gloucester Youth Baseball and Softball, supporting local youth sports programs. The company’s leadership, who grew up playing at Gloucester Youth Baseball fields, said they wanted to give back to an organization that fosters teamwork and sportsmanship. At the check presentation, ACI Social Media Specialist Haley […]

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Chesapeake Bank Recognized For Workplace Excellence And Community Impact

Chesapeake Bank, celebrating its 125th anniversary, has earned multiple honors for workplace excellence and financial performance. The bank ranked #49 nationally on American Banker’s 2025 Best Banks to Work For list and #32 among banks with under $3 billion in assets, continuing a streak since 2013. It was also named a Top Performing Bank by […]

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Gloucester Boys And Girls Club Plans Major Facility Updates

The Gloucester unit of the Boys and Girls Club is set for extensive renovations and program expansions. Plans include upgraded flooring, improved lighting, additional bathrooms, and new program support to better serve after-school children. Since opening in 2001, the Gloucester facility has hosted nearly 25,000 kids. The club aims to raise $400,000 for improvements and […]

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Verizon Wireless Tower Hearing Delayed In Mathews County

Mathews County supervisors postponed a public hearing on Verizon Wireless’s proposal to build a 195-foot telecommunications tower in Cobbs Creek. The postponement comes after the County Attorney raised safety and emergency access questions. The hearing is now scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the historic courthouse. Verizon representatives said the tower would […]

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Williams Wharf Added To Chesapeake Gateways Network

Williams Wharf Landing on the East River in Mathews has been designated as a Chesapeake Gateways site by the National Park Service. The designation recognizes the wharf’s 400-year history and its role in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula as a commercial and cultural hub. Mathews Land Conservancy, which acquired and protects the site, says the designation will […]

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Proper Turkey Cooking Key to Safe Thanksgiving Meal

Home cooks should follow safety guidelines when preparing that Thanksgiving turkey tomorrow…

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Virginia Tech Hires James Franklin as Highest Paid Football Coach in State

Virginia Tech has announced James Franklin as its new head football coach, with a contract averaging over $8 million per year through 2030. The five-year deal guarantees at least $41.75 million, climbing to more than $13 million in 2030, not including performance bonuses for national titles or TV ratings. Franklin, recently dismissed by Penn State […]

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Virginia Legislator Probes State Police Spending

Democratic Senator Adam Ebbin of Alexandria has launched a review of Virginia State Police finances, seeking details on how the agency has been using its budget. Ebbin says the probe aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the state’s largest law enforcement agency. The inquiry comes amid broader concerns over staffing, diversity, and resource allocation […]

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VCU Health Names Josh Hammond President of Tappahannock Hospital

Josh Hammond will officially become president of VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital on Dec. 7, after serving as interim leader since June. Hammond will manage daily operations and clinical services while guiding strategic initiatives for the hospital serving the Northern Neck region. He brings 14 years of healthcare leadership experience, including previous roles at VCU Health […]

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