by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack and Northampton counties are ranked among the least healthy counties in Virginia, according to a recently published report. A group whose mission is to improve the health of Eastern Shore communities reviewed Accomack and Northampton data...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday authorized County Administrator Mike Mason to enter into agreements needed for construction of a hangar at the Accomack County Airport in Melfa. The Virginia General Assembly in 2020 budgeted $2...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a plan to spend on tourism $260,000 in federal funds received as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds come to Accomack County through the Virginia Tourism Corporation and must...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for a proposed mixed-use development with 140 townhouses, planned to be rentals, on property surrounded on three sides by the Captains Cove community....
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — A group with a tradition of bidding together on Chincoteague ponies at the annual Pony Auction recently helped paint the carousel horses at the Chincoteague carnival grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company invited members of the Chincoteague...