Leaks were discovered recently in the base of the spillway for the Burke’s Mill Pond dam, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is working with the Girl Scout Council of the ...

This will be the fourth production of the show since it was written and first performed in 1976 during the U.S. Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

For more than 160 years, First Baptist Church has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community in Mathews County. Founded by formerly enslaved worshippers seeking a place to worship freely, the ...

Their success at the Battle of Cricket Hill in July ended British rule in Virginia and halted significant British operations in Virginia for nearly three years. When the British did return in strength ...

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Fourteen Mathews youth got a crash course in law enforcement operations last week during a five-day Youth Explorers Program conducted by the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office and funded with an ...

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, so does Mathews Baptist Church at Hudgins; its history tells a story not only of faith, but also of community growth, changing traditions, and lasting ...

Jan Mohr, president of Hands Across Mathews, at right, receives a $250 check from Chris Moughon, representing the Central United Methodist Church Men, for the Fresh Start back-to-school shopping ...

A number of local Christchurch School spring athletes have been recognized with Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association All-State honors. Trey Fitchett, son of Joey and Nina Fitchett of ...

DMV customer service centers will be closed both Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Gloucester libraries will be closed Friday and Saturday, while Mathews Memorial Library will be closed Friday, ...

During the year of Gloucester County’s 325th birthday and the country’s 200th birthday, the 1976 Bicentennial Cookbook was created. For 50 years this book has been used and enjoyed by several ...

Yorktown will kick off the festivities on Saturday, July 4, while Mathews will keep the patriotic energy alive with a performance on Sunday, July 5. The historic shores of Yorktown will be the site ...