by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Lula May Reed, age 82, of Sanford, wife of the late Delbert Reed, went home to be with Jesus on Jan. 30, 2023. Born on Sept. 4, 1940, in New Church, she was the daughter of the late Lena Virginia Davis and the late Stewart B. Hall Sr., both of New Church. Lula...
by James Ritch | Oct 2, 2022 | Headlines
Chincoteague Island and both local counties have declared a local state of emergency as the Eastern Shore girds for a nor’easter expected to bring strong winds and tidal flooding through Monday. Northampton and Accomack public school systems are closed on Monday, as...
by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2022 | Headlines
The National Weather Service has set its forecast for the Eastern Shore and Eastern Virginia as rain and wind associated with Hurricane Ian comes into the area. The storm will weaken as it passes well west of the Eastern Shore. Heavy rain, tidal flooding, and breezy...
by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2022 | Headlines
A&N Electric Cooperative is preparing for the local effects of Tropical Storm Ian. Since making landfall in Florida as a category 4 hurricane earlier this week, the storm has weakened considerably as it moves up the East Coast. Despite Ian’s weakening, the...
by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2022 | Headlines
As the remnants of Hurricane Ian approach, the Virginia Department of Transportation is prepared to keep the region’s state-mantained roadways safe ahead of forecasted effects of the storm. Based on current forecasts, VDOT staff is preparing for potential risks...
