Supervisors Hear Plan For Innovative Septic System At Hole In The Wall
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors recently heard a proposal for a new septic solution at the county-owned Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill on Gwynn’s Island. Representatives from Triangle Environmental and its partners outlined a compact treatment system designed to handle up to 1,000 gallons per day, even during busy weekends, despite flooding and […]
Read MoreGloucester Sees Modest Growth As Mathews Population Declines
New population estimates show Gloucester County has grown slightly since the 2020 census, while Mathews County has declined. Gloucester is estimated at 38,933 residents as of July First, 2025, a gain of 0 POINT 6 percent, driven by more than 1,000 people moving in despite more deaths than births. Mathews is now estimated at 8,322 […]
Read MoreSchool Board And Supervisors At Impasse Over Budget
Mathews School Board members and county supervisors appear to be at a standstill over the proposed fiscal year 2027 school budget. Superintendent Dr. David S. Daniel reduced his request to about 9 POINT 1 million dollars in county funding, down from an earlier 9 POINT 4 million, to maintain limited pay raises and cut positions […]
Read MoreVCU Tappahannock Hospital To Host Lung Cancer Screening Event
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital will offer a lung cancer screening event March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with appointments required and eligibility guidelines in place. The screening uses low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer early, when treatment is more effective and survival rates are significantly higher. Lung cancer remains the leading cause […]
Read MorePlanning Commission Backs Proposed Callao Cell Tower
The Northumberland Planning Commission has recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a 195 foot Verizon wireless tower on Movie Hall Lane in Callao. The monopole tower would sit inside a 50 by 50 foot fenced area and be screened by existing trees, with space offered on the pole to the county at no […]
Read MoreChamber Announces 2026 Annual Award Winners
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 annual award recipients, honoring individuals whose leadership and service have strengthened the Lancaster community. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s annual dinner at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, an event that is officially sold out. Ninety-three year old Carroll Lee […]
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