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Tuesday | Daily Journal

Gloucester County: Harassed official steps down

SOUTH HARRISON - A man who says he endured slashed tires and death threats just before he became rural South Harrison Township's first black mayor is stepping down.

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Tuesday | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Average property values in Gloucester climb 8 percent

Assessments of Gloucester properties climbed an average of 8 percent in this year's reassessment.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Philly.com News

Andrews: USPS must explain Logan Twp. closing

The U.S. Postal Service has violated federal regulations by failing to provide financial details that justify the planned closing of a mail-processing facility in Gloucester County, according to U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: The Postal Service, Indie, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Robert Andrews, Democrat

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Tamara Dietrich: Supervisors deliver four full moons over Gloucester

Finally, the gloves are off. And so are the masks. Gone is the illusion that four hugely unpopular Gloucester County supervisors have the interests of constituents at heart.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

County task force seeking parent

The Gloucester County Task Force on Community Concerns is seeking a parent representative to serve on the task force.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

An election was held on Tuesday? Really?

If you were waiting for an acknowledgement from the Gloucester Board of Supervisors that one among them retained her seat and two other citizens won seats on the board in Tuesday's election, it may be a while.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Gloucester pictures from Daily Press staff photographers

Staff photos of life in Gloucester County and the rest of the Middle Peninsula. Image 1 of 26 The Catlett Islands that are part of the Timberneck Farms estate in Gloucester may be sold to the Virginia Institute for Marine Science.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Northstein easily turns back Weisel in Gloucester supervisor's race

John Northstein easily won a seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, defeating opponent Eric Weisel.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Altemus ousted in Gloucester

Political newcomer Carter Borden will represent the York District on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, unseating incumbent Supervisor Teresa Altemus in a stunningly easy victory.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA, Entertainment

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Woman in "Michael Myers" mask attacks Gloucester homeowner

A Newport News woman has been charged with a Halloween night assault that sent a 27-year-old man to the hospital.

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Gloucester, VA, Hayes, VA

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Election Day need-to-knows

Yes, it is finally Election Day . And unless you're a very early riser, the polls will be open by the time you read these words.

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Related Topix: Hampton, VA, Isle of Wight County, VA, James City County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Newport News, VA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

2 admit lying to sheriff's deputies

Gloucester County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of an armed robbery in the 6800 blk.

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Related Topix: Hayes, VA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bring ID, but don't campaign too close to polls

Before heading to the polls Nov. 3, remember a few things. Federal and state law requires a valid form of identification to vote, or for registered voters to sign a statement verifying their ID.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

In Gloucester, Carter Borden offers a fresh start for the ...

The drama that has disrupted local government and distracted residents in Gloucester County began with the Board of Supervisors election two years ago, which resulted in a new four-person majority.

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Related Topix: Opinion

The Southside Sentinel - Urbanna, Va.

State approves sewage treatment plant permit

On Monday afternoon, a unanimous State Water Control Board approved a discharge permit for a 39,900-gallons-per-day treatment plant to serve the Middlesex Courthouse, county offices and part of Saluda.

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Related Topix: Saluda, VA, Urbanna, VA, Middlesex County, VA

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Rural Gloucester subdivision site of alleged sexual assault

A 45-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Sunday night in the Holly Beach subdivision by an assailant who is still at large.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA

Tue Oct 27, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Propane school buses in Gloucester

The first its kind was unveiled in Gloucester County Monday. The first propane school bus fleet was celebrated during a ceremony with Congressman Robert Wittman, Delegate Harvey Morgan and the Department of Environmental Quality.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA, Education Etc.

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Gloucester man dies when pickup truck hits culvert, flips

A Gloucester County man died early this morning in an accident on Route 17. George Washington Cash Jr., 50, was pronounced dead at the scene on Route 17 near Ark Road around 5:30 a.m. Sgt.

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Related Topix: Gloucester, VA

Sun Oct 25, 2009

The Southside Sentinel - Urbanna, Va.

Memories of Remlik Wharf

Agnes Brown Miller was born in 1909 and grew up a short distance from Remlik Steamboat Wharf at the end of Lord Mott Road.

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Related Topix: Urbanna, VA, Life, Food, Food Festival, Vegetables

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Gloucester County

Read what the candidates have to say about key issues in Gloucester County and the state of Virginia.

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