by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton schools Superintendent Eddie Lawrence reported that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the new school year is off to a good start. “I’m as about as happy and proud as I can be about the first two weeks of school,” Lawrence said at a Sept....
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Eastville town council members deliberated Monday night whether the town should join Northampton County’s Economic Development Authority (EDA), formerly the Joint Industrial Development Authority (JIDA). The towns of Exmore, Cape Charles, and...
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — 2020 has changed our lives in so many ways. How we enjoy the arts is one. The Chincoteague Island Arts Organization (CIAO) is among arts organizations whose members are adapting — finding new ways to bring performances to audiences, while holding out...
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors approved a second round of CARES Act grants. The second round of federally funded grants will give an opportunity to re-apply for funds to small businesses, watermen, and charter boat captains or Coast Guard...
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A crowd of around 70 — socially distanced and wearing masks — filled the Greenbackville fire hall Thursday, Sept. 10, to voice concerns about inadequate internet service in Captain’s Cove. Virtual schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased...
