Planners recommend denial of Tidemill Townhomes rezoning
The Gloucester County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denying a rezoning request for 120 townhouses on nearly 30 acres between Tidemill Road and Guinea Road. The applicant sought to change seven parcels from single-family to multi-family zoning. Residents spoke out against the project, citing concerns over traffic, noise, environmental impacts, and threats to the […]
Read MoreExtended delays expected at George P
The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers and maritime traffic should prepare for longer wait times during openings of the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge. Mechanical issues now require bridge crews to perform additional manual steps, adding 25 to 40 minutes to each opening. Normally automated, the process now involves up to 12 extra maintenance […]
Read MoreScott raises $11,000 for Virginia Hound Christmas Benefit Hunt
Mathews resident Christopher Scott has collected $11,000 and a variety of gifts for children in need through his Virginia Hound Christmas Benefit Hunt. The event, held Nov. 1 in Sussex County, featured 110 hunting dogs competing in a field trial, with entry fees, raffles, and merchandise sales contributing to the total. Donated items included 15 […]
Read MoreHole in the Wall Waterfront Grill case set for settlement conference
Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey W. Shaw has ordered Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill to attend a settlement conference on Dec. 5 with the Mathews County Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Ramona Wilson over an emergency injunction filed by the restaurant in July. The injunction followed the county’s unannounced eviction of the restaurant from […]
Read MoreState police announce ‘significant update’ in Gloucester County cold case
Virginia State Police say they have turned up a significant update in a Gloucester County cold case. The individual, who has not been publicly named by authorities, was linked to the crime through DNA evidence. The victim, a young woman whose body was found in a wooded area in Gloucester County in 1991, had been […]
Read MoreDeltaville Maritime Museum Joins Virginia 250 Passport Initiative
Deltaville Maritime Museum is now a featured destination in the Virginia 250 Passport, a statewide program celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Organized by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the initiative encourages visitors to explore 70 historic sites across the state. Free 64-page passports are available […]
Read MoreBoating Courses & Seminars Being Held
The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron is hosting a series of free boating seminars and certification courses. A two-day Virginia Boating Safety course will run November 29 and December 6, offering hands-on training with a Boating Skills Virtual Trainer and a free Vessel Safety Check. Those completing both sessions will receive a Virginia Boater […]
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