by James Ritch | Jul 12, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I urge Post readers to dig deeper on the Virginia Math Pathways Initiative (06/25/21 issue). The SOL passing rates presented are from a dumbed-down test. In 2018, the SOL was reworked, reducing the number of required correct answers for third through...
by James Ritch | Jul 12, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I recently read one of the Eastern Shore Post articles where you printed a story about the grave of Accawmacke Indians who were once soldiers in the army (“Restoring a Historic Cemetery Is a Mission of Recognition,” June 4). You called these people...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – When the Northampton planning commission held its regular meeting July 6, it received a memo that raised concerns about the new comprehensive plan and its recommendation, or lack thereof, on mobile home parks. The planning commission declined to...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – When driving to Cape Charles, if regular visitors get the feeling they’re approaching the town’s 25 mph speed limit a bit sooner than usual, they’re right. Cape Charles recently extended its 25 mph speed limit by about 1/3 mile on Stone Road, the...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton planning commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a zoning text amendment that will allow double-frontage lots in certain circumstances, which commissioners agreed would help those who wish to build homes in...
