Gloucester Wine Festival Set for Saturday
Gloucester’s Wine, Whiskey and Whatnot festival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. The event will feature wine tastings, live music from SlapNation, food trucks, vendors and educational seminars. Admission includes tastings, entertainment and a commemorative wine glass. Parking and shuttle service will be available at Ware […]
Read MoreGloucester Names Davis County Administrator
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has appointed C. Scott Davis as the county’s next administrator. Davis will leave his position as Farmville town manager October 30 and begin his new job November 1. He was selected from six finalists following a national search. Davis has 20 years of experience in local government, law enforcement, […]
Read MoreComment Sought on Northern Neck Heritage Plan
The public can now comment on a proposed management plan for the Northern Neck National Heritage Area. The five-county region received the federal designation in 2023 because of its cultural, historical and natural resources. The plan outlines goals, strategies and projects for the next 15 years. Government agencies, historic sites, tribes, tourism groups, nonprofits and […]
Read MoreNavy Announces $1 Point 7 Billion Hampton Roads Housing Plan
The Navy plans to invest $1.7 billion in new and renovated housing for sailors across Hampton Roads. The five-year agreement with Hunt Military Communities will provide more than 8,000 beds in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. More than $450 million will fund two 17-story towers in downtown Newport News, containing about 750 apartments for […]
Read MoreVerizon Seeks to End Copper Landline Service
Verizon is seeking federal approval to discontinue traditional copper-based landline service in parts of Virginia as early as October 23. Customers will receive advance notice with disconnection dates and replacement options. Even without approval, Verizon plans to stop taking new copper-service orders after September 30. Gloucester County is urging affected residents to confirm costs, number […]
Read MoreVirginia Releases Draft Rules for Recreational Marijuana Sales
Virginia officials have released proposed regulations for recreational marijuana sales, scheduled to begin July 1, 2027. The state could license up to 350 retail stores. Retail applicants would pay a $4,000 application fee and a $20,000 first-year operating fee. Applications are expected to open by February, with licenses awarded in phases and some decided by […]
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