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Victim of fatal crash in Gloucester identified

By Amanda Kerr, akerr@dailypress.com | 757-247-4733 — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

GLOUCESTER — Virginia State Police have identified the man killed in a head-on collision Wednesday in Gloucester on Route 198.

Declining gas prices expected to spur Memorial Day weekend travel

By Jon Cawley , jcawley@dailypress.com | 757-247-4635 — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:00 EDT

Today traditionally marks the kick-off of the summer travel season and AAA is predicting a slight increase in motorists hitting the road.

One dead in morning accident in Gloucester

By Tyra M. Vaughn — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:00 EDT

One person is dead following an early Wednesday morning accident on Route 198 in Gloucester, Virginia State Police said.

Gloucester grand jury indicts 11 on drug charges

By Matt Sabo , msabo@dailypress.com | 757-247-7872 — Mon, 7 May 2012 17:19:49 EDT

GLOUCESTER — A crackdown on the illicit drug trade, particularly the sales and abuse of prescription narcotics, netted grand jury indictments Monday of 11 people from Gloucester, Saluda and Yorktown.

AccuWeather.com predicts close to normal Atlantic hurricane season

By Jennifer L. Williams, jwilliams@dailypress.com | 757-247-4644 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:49:00 EDT

Predictions for hurricane season are rolling out and it's important to remember that they are just that: Predictions.

Statewide burn ban ends Monday, but officials advise caution

By Jennifer L. Williams, jwilliams@dailypress.com | 757-247-4644 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 EDT

Brush fires have been common across the state this spring and the potential for more outdoor burning starting Tuesday brings a need for more caution.