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Season 6, Episode 7: Sheriff Warren discusses Flock Cameras Sep 10, 2026

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The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office uses a network of eleven Flock cameras to help solve crimes. Recently, the Board of Supervisors asked Sheriff Darrell Warren to give a presentation on this technology, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Qt--23dEVl4?si=sVFdEXgKyU8e8VFa&t=1655

Community members attending the meeting still had some questions about the technology, so Sheriff Warren later sat down with Community Engagement & Public Information to talk about what Flock cameras are, how they work, and what the law says about them.

Season 6, Episode 6: Looking Forward to the 2026-2027 School Year Aug 05, 2026

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This month, Dr. Anthony Vladu, Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent, joins us to discuss challenges, goals, and perspective on the upcoming school year.

Parents, teachers, students and community members won't want to miss this episode!

Season 6, Episode 5: Zoning rules for businesses & solar farms Jul 07, 2026

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Can anyone come into town and set up a solar farm? What are the rules? And how about new businesses - does the local government get to decide if Gloucester gets a restaurant or a gas station?
In today's podcast, we talk to Anne Ducey-Ortiz, who's worked for our Planning & Zoning department for 26 years. Learn about what zoning is, how the laws constantly adapt, and how YOU can shape the future of Gloucester.
Reach out to Planning & Zoning:

gloucesterva.gov/planning-zoning

804-693-1224

zoningstaff@gloucesterva.info

Season 6, Episode 4: Celebrating America 250 and Gloucester's 375th birthday Jun 15, 2026

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This summer is a special time to be an American, and beyond that, a historic time to live in Gloucester County. Did you know that we're celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the 375th anniversary of Gloucester's founding?

The folks on the Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism team have been pouring their hearts into planning celebratory events. There are so many ways to learn about our history, and commemorate our journey, that we had to line them up for you in one place.

Season 6, Episode 3: Sign your kids up for a summer adventure with 4-H May 06, 2026

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4-H Camp is a terrific opportunity for youth to learn citizenship, leadership, and life skills through hands-on experiences while making lasting friendships and enjoying a fun-filled week on the James River. Campers enjoy being part of a larger group and participating in campfires, recreation, and classes which may include archery, dance, canoe, kayak, swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, challenge course, marine science, air rifle, woodworking, and more!
Even beyond the traditional overnight camp at Jamestown, our 4-H staff has set up day camps for kids of all ages this summer, where they can explore everything from crafts to cooking to local farms.

For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterVA4H or call 804-693-2602.

Animal Control's upcoming rabies vaccine clinic Apr 07, 2026

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Did you know that Gloucester County Animal Control organizes low-cost rabies vaccine clinics for cats and dogs every month? How about spay/neuter services? Or their standalone animal shelter, full of adoptable dogs, back behind Tractor Supply?

This department is involved in every facet of animal welfare. They have the power to rescue pets from bad situations, and the hearts to connect them to good homes.

The next drive-through rabies vaccine clinic will be on May 2, from 1-3 p.m., and it's $10 cash to vaccinate a cat or a dog. If you miss that, or you'd like to get help with a low-cost spay/neuter, call 804-693-5290.

Learn more by going to gloucesterva.gov/animal-control or checking out their volunteer-run Facebook page.

Adoptable dogs: https://www.petfinder.com/search/dogs-for-adoption/us/va/gloucester/?shelterRescue=3b9fd8c5-a1b7-4e7c-b6eb-6732ac167c4f&includeOutOfTown=true

Season 6, Episode 1, Part 1: The 40th Daffodil Festival - What to Expect Mar 05, 2026

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Later this month, thousands of people will visit Gloucester to attend the 40th Daffodil Festival. This milestone festival, scheduled for March 28-29, has some new additions, brings back some longtime favorites, and promises to offer something for everyone!

For Part 1 of this month's podcast, we sit down with Hunter LeClair, Gloucester's Tourism, Marketing & Special Events Manager, and Susan Ammons, the County's Tourism & Marketing Supervisor, to learn about what festival-goers have to look forward to! These two ladies, along with other County staff members, and countless volunteers, have worked many hours to ensure this year's event is a huge success!

To learn more about this year's festival, visit https://www.daffodilfestivalva.org/.

Season 6, Episode 1, Part 2: Festival History Mar 05, 2026

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For Part 2 of our podcast on the 40th Daffodil Festival, we talk with longtime volunteer Mary Boerner, who has helped with the event since 1992. She shares over three decades of memories, how the festival has evolved over the years, and much more! You won't want to miss this episode!

For more information on the 40th Festival March 28-29, visit https://www.daffodilfestivalva.org/.

Season 5, Episode 10: GCPS Educational Foundation's Race Fundraiser Feb 03, 2026

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The Gloucester County Educational Foundation has been raising money to support Gloucester County Public Schools for almost 30 years - and the main way they achieve their goals is by hosting an annual race. Fit for walkers and runners of all ages, this is an amazing way to fund teacher mini-grants and the Teacher of the Year program here in Gloucester. There's even an option to participate virtually, if you're not able to attend on March 14.

In this podcast, Helen Worthington and Michelle Stone share the goals of the Ed Foundation, details of the race, and share some of the ways this fundraiser has contributed to students in the past.

Interested in signing up? Here's a link: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/o/gcps/page/gcps-educational-foundation

https://www.gloucestervaedfoundation.org/

Season 5, Episode 9: The General Reassessment Dec 03, 2025

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Gloucester County has announced the completion of its 2026 Real Estate Reassessment, an important process that ensures all properties in the county are assessed equitably and reflect current market conditions. The updated assessments represent fair market values as of January 1, 2026, and all property owners should receive notices of reassessment in their mailboxes in early December.

This month, we sit down with Dan Thomas, Gloucester County's Assessor, to discuss the process of a general reassessment and explore what property owners need to know about how their values are determined, and how to appeal if they believe there are errors in their assessments.

For more information, visit https://gloucesterva.gov/real-estate-assessment.

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