Mathews Roundabout Plans Head to Public Hearing
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Wednesday on plans for a roundabout at Routes Three and 198 in Mathews County. The open-house session runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mathews Family YMCA in Hudgins. The eight-million-dollar project has been approved, with construction expected to begin in 2029. Plans will […]
Read MoreBay Aging Program Receives National Honor
Bay Aging has received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for a program combining health care and social support. The program helps eligible Medicare beneficiaries with dementia and their caregivers through care coordination, education, respite and connections to community services. Bay Aging was among just 33 programs nationwide to receive the honor. Officials say […]
Read MoreGloucester Schools Outperform State Academic Averages
Gloucester County Public Schools surpassed Virginia’s average pass rates in mathematics, reading and science during the 2025-26 school year. The division’s math pass rate reached 82.4 percent, more than nine points above the state average. Reading topped the statewide rate by nearly five points, while science finished nearly eight points higher. A separate survey found […]
Read MoreVirginia Health Insurers Seek Sharp ACA Premium Increases
Virginians with so-called “Affordable Care Act” health plans, probably better known as “Obamacare Plans”, could face sharply higher premiums next year. Rate filings submitted to the State Corporation Commission show insurers are seeking substantial increases for coverage sold through the marketplace. The requested rates remain subject to review by the commission’s Bureau of Insurance and […]
Read MoreIrvington Crab Festival Tickets Selling Quickly
Tickets are selling quickly for the Steamboat Era Museum’s 15th annual Crab Festival, set for September 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Irvington. The $75 ticket includes unlimited steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, barbecue, hot dogs, coleslaw and soft drinks. Live music, raffles and a silent auction are also planned. Last year’s festival sold […]
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