by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – This week, news publications across the country observed Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, as the 400th anniversary of the beginning of slavery in America, suggesting the date marks the beginning of African American history. But that’s “not true,” said Ava...
by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Accomack is in the black allowing for long-overdue projects to be funded from county coffers including renovations and a new HVAC system at the circuit courthouse and refurbishing of Folly Creek’s boat ramp. Revenue in the fourth quarter of...
by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Obituaries
Ms. Gladys “Sicky” Hicks, 74, of Hallwood, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born May 4, 1945, in Nassawadox, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas Curtis and Lillian Poulson Curtis. For many years, Ms. Hicks...
by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Obituaries
Mrs. Patsy J. Pless, of Wattsville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the age of 78 at her residence. She is the wife of Ray H. Pless. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Salisbury, Md. her parents were the late Harry and Evelyn Ring. Her affiliations were the Bowling League....
by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This letter is to apologize to the NCPS School Board members, superintendent, administrators, and community members who were in attendance at the Aug. 8 School Board meeting for my outburst as stated in the Aug. 9 edition of the Eastern Shore Post. This...
