by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2019 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — This November election will mark the first time Accomack County voters will select their school board members at the polls, rather than having them appointed by a commission, which in turn, was appointed by the circuit court judge. A forum...
by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In the ancient times when I went to school, our parents fed us breakfast and sent us to school with either lunch money or a packed lunch. They considered peanut butter or cheese sandwiches acceptable. Everyone in our class knew everyone and I don’t recall...
by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2019 | Opinion
This fall, on Accomack and Northampton farm fields, farmers will spread chicken litter on the soil to supply nutrients, micronutrients, and organic matter – the very things crops need to grow. It makes sense to many of us why pungent, plant-powering litter is applied...
by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2019 | Sports
Northeast winds, which moved into the area on Sunday, combined with a front that developed off the Carolinas on Monday, led to blustery conditions that severely curtailed most angling opportunities early in the week. On the plus side, the noticeable drop in air...
by James Ritch | Aug 29, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson – Stevon Sample is on the verge of realizing his dream of earning a living as a full-time artist, and he hopes others will be inspired by his story. “If I can do it, you can do it” is the message he wants to send to Eastern Shore youth. Sample is a...
