by James Ritch | Jun 20, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury Duncan — Adam Watkins, 36, of Melfa, was acquitted of rape in a jury trial on Tuesday. Watkins was charged with the 2018 forcible rape of his sister-in-law who was only 14 years old at the time. The girl, who lives in Maryland, was staying with her...
by James Ritch | Jun 20, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – The much anticipated opening of the Virginia cobia season opened Wednesday, June 15, and if the preseason is any indication for the legal season, this should be another good year for the hard-fighting sport fish. The regulations involving cobia are a...
by James Ritch | Jun 18, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – Dr. Christopher Hein, a coastal ge- ologist and associate professor at Vir- ginia Institute of Marine Science, is scheduled to give a presentation at the Island Theatre in Chincoteague Satur- day, July 2. The presentation will focus on the history...
by James Ritch | Jun 17, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Story – The following athletes were named as members of the Eastern Shore All-District Team for the 2022 spring sports season: Softball Results 1st Team All-District: Alex McComb (Chincoteague Pitcher) , Reghan Hintz (Nandua Pitcher) Sydney Jester (Arcadia...
by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack Education Association honored six retiring Accomack County Public Schools employees at a dinner and award ceremony at Nandua High School June 8. Every retiree received a plaque, and some received gifts from their...
