by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury-Duncan — In a plea agreement with the commonwealth, Christina Hickman, 47, of New Church, pleaded guilty to the assault and battery of a family member. She was originally charged with malicious maiming. Her now-husband said she stabbed him in the hand...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – Wednesday saw the first pony swim since 2019 due to cancellations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Saltwater Cowboys escorted the ponies down Main Street to the carnival grounds where they were set to be auctioned Thursday. The...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday voted unanimously to approve conditional rezoning and a conditional use permit for a battery energy storage facility in Wattsville. The votes came after two public hearings during the meeting —...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with local pastors, held a Victims of Violence Vigil Saturday, July 23. Sheriff David Doughty cites Bible verses during a motivational speech. Nicholas Lopez, of Parksley, leads the...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onancock Town Council Monday unanimously approved a resolution supporting an application for $995,000 from the state to use for revitalization of the Lilliston Building downtown. The building at 38 Market St., which last served as the Department...
