by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — As of Friday, May 21, 41% of Virginians were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Virginia vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said during a press briefing. Citing President Joe Biden’s goal to have 70% of adult Americans vaccinated with at least one...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock is set to receive $1.1 million in federal money as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. On March 11, President Biden signed the act into law. The $1.9 trillion package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague High School seniors in a longstanding town tradition held a student-led Town Council meeting Monday, May 24, at the Town Council chambers. “Every year…we have student government come in, the seniors from our high school come in, and we...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A $1.2 million grant awarded through the state’s Community Development Block Grant program will help meet urgent needs on the Eastern Shore related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Accomack County Board of Supervisors at the May 19 meeting authorized...
by James Ritch | May 26, 2021 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder – The Nandua Warriors edged the Arcadia Firebirds 2-1 Monday evening in a physical, and at times, testy match on Arcadia’s home pitch. The tide shifted periodically in the first half, with each squad experiencing moments of offensive pressure....
