Gloucester County News

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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