Gloucester supervisors want sheriff election date (2012/2/6)

The Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday night to petition the Circuit Court to set an election date so voters can choose a replacement for former Sheriff Steve Gentry, who abruptly announced his resignation last week due to personal issues.

Gloucester, Isle of Wight boards get extreme makeovers (2012/2/6)

Voters in Isle of Wight and Gloucester followed a statewide trend during the November election, demanding change and ousting several seasoned supervisors in favor of political newcomers who promised less spending, more open government and more business opportunities.

Coleman Bridge toll sticking around until 2021 (2012/2/4)

Specifically, how long the $2 per car charge will stick around, especially given the current funding climate where it appears state officials - and especially Gov.

Hampton Roads' black history on full display on highway markers (2012/2/1)

You might notice trademark metal signs along the region's roadways, noting key people, places and events in the commonwealth's history.

Hampton Roads' black history on full display on highway markers (2012/2/1)

You might notice trademark metal signs along the region's roadways, noting key people, places and events in the commonwealth's history.

Gloucester man arrested in sexting sting (2012/1/30)

Clayton Cody Lawrence, 30, of Gloucester, was arrested Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, on felony charges related to sexually explicit text messages he is accused of exchanging with a 12-year-old child.

Gloucester boards to meet behind closed doors (2012/1/26)

A joint meeting between the Gloucester Board of Supervisors and School Board has been scheduled for Tuesday, with just one hitch: it will be behind closed doors.

Financial officer admits fraud charges against Gloucester bank (2012/1/25)

The Chief Financial Officer of a former Pennsylvania design company pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud charges that left a Gloucester bank with losses of more than $700,000. At an hearing at the U.S. District Court in Newport News , Bernard Stromberg, Jr., 40, of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, admitted the charges, ... (more)

Virginia's own bulb growers - Brent and Becky Heath at Brent and Becky's Bulbs (2012/1/11)

The Spring-Flowering Bulbs Catalog 2012 has just arrived from Brent and Becky's Bulbs, Gloucester, VA.

Violinist to give concert in Gloucester (2012/1/11)

Abingdon Episcopal Church at White Marsh in Gloucester County will host Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at the church.

Man steals credit cards from lockers (2012/1/3)

The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect involved in several credit card thefts from lockers at the Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center over the last several months.

Man arrested in Gloucester, charged with soliciting minors for sex (2012/1/3)

David Judson Harris, 27, was arrested by Gloucester County Sheriff's Department and charged with soliciting minors for sex through a social networking site.

Charges against Va. parents to be weighed in March (2011/12/30)

Charges against a Gloucester couple whose daughter was founded malnourished and in a makeshift cage in April will be presented to a grand jury in March.

Cheaper, greener modular homes could be the future of home building (2011/12/25)
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The Care Cottage is a modular home from Nationwide Homes that can be attached and detached with an interior designed to be user-friendly for those with special needs.

George Washington's forebear slept here (2011/12/18)

We'd been at the Inn at Warner Hall for all of about 10 seconds before my confused GPS-enabled smartphone advised me to make a U-turn and drive away.

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