by James Ritch | Nov 16, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrrison — Funding for a new airport hangar in Melfa is not dead yet. Del. Rob Bloxom introduced the $2 million amendment to the state biennial budget during the General Assembly special session. “This long-fought battle was won with the help of Sen....
by James Ritch | Nov 13, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson A small group of Tangier watermen find themselves competing with Virginia’s biggest power company, Dominion Energy, for natural resources in an area just outside the Chesapeake Bay 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. Dominion Energy is using...
by James Ritch | Nov 13, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, Gov. Ralph Northam today (Nov. 13) announced new measures to slow the virus’ spread. “COVID-19 is surging across the country, and while cases are not rising in Virginia as rapidly as in some other states, I...
by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam returned to his hometown of Onancock on Thursday for the announcement a $20 million investment in broadband internet on the Eastern Shore by Spectrum, a Charter Communications company. Spectrum will provide services to more...
by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) is seeking applicants for the Eastern Shore Septic Pump-Out Program. A successful applicant can get a septic system pumped out for free or receive assistance for the costs to repair...
