The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic is partnering with the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad to offer appointments for clinic patients at the squad building in Hudgins. The Gazette-Journal reports the trial run of additional services is part of the clinic’s efforts to make health care accessible as well as convenient for patients. Currently, evening appointments at … Read more
Habitat for Humanity Virginia is branching out from building homes for low-income residents to installing solar panels as a way to combat rising electrical rates. The Augusta Free Press reports the nonprofit teamed up with GiveSolar on a two-year project to install up to 80 solar energy systems on homes in Virginia and Washington, D.C. … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health issued an update about the community outbreak of meningococcal disease that continues to spread in eastern Virginia. Twelve caseshave been reported since June 2022 and the outbreak was declared in September. 3 patients have died from complications associated with the disease. Officials say this strain is believed to be circulating … Read more
Virginia is awarding $30 million in Learning Recovery Grants to parents which will be used for qualifying education services intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ educational progress and well-being. Qualifying students whose family income does not exceed 300% of Federal Poverty Level will receive a $3,000 K-12 Learning Recovery Grant; … Read more
An investigation into the murder of a Westmreland Countty woman last November leads to a pair of Colonial Beach men charged with murder. According to the Free-Lance Star the body of Laura Quinn Combs was found in the woods off Stoney Knoll Road in King George several days before her 59th birthday. The two men … Read more
2022 was a good year for economic development in Gloucester County and according to a report provided to the Board of Supervisors by Economic Development Director Sherry Spring the economy looks to remain strong into 2023. As of the current fiscal year 21 new commercial businesses and 86 homebased businesses have opened in the county. … Read more
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted to extend a number of oyster harvest areas by 2 weeks. Changes to the harvest season are now reflected in the updated Chesapeake Bay Map accessible at mrc.virginia.gov. Two weeks of harvest were added to Tangier Sound, Black Berry Hangs, Great Wicomico, Rappahannock River Area 1, Deep Rock, York … Read more
A man from Hayes is charged in a burglary at a business in the 4500 block of George Washington Memorial Highway. Police say the suspect forced his way inside and stole a number of items. A K-9 team was called in and the suspect was found at a home near the business. He was held … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors again tables a vote on a No Wake Zone request for a portion of Taylor Creek. The Rappahannock Record reports the first vote was tabled so the board could get more information on wake complaints and county administrator Don Gill said a review of data from the Department of … Read more
A Gloucester County Public Utilities Department employee develops a tool to simplify fire hydrant repairs saving taxpayers thousands of dollars. The tool created by Senior Utility Maintenance Technician Joseph Doster eliminates the need for a full hydrant replacement and allows for a rebuild instead. Tne issue was with the tops which were difficult to turn … Read more