by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order for Virginians Monday, as the Commonwealth continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases. “Our message today is very clear — that is, to stay home,” he said at a briefing in Richmond. “To date, this has...
by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — With three new cases of the COVID-19 virus identified over the weekend, the Eastern Shore Health District says there is “evidence of the beginning of community transmission of the virus.” The new positive tests bring the total number...
by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2020 | Headlines
— By Carol Vaughn The Northampton County Board of Supervisors urged residents to follow Gov. Ralph Northam’s executive order 53, which closed all restaurants, farmers markets, breweries, distilleries, wineries, and other dining establishments, except for takeout and...
by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2020 | Obituaries
Mr. Ray Manning Jr., 66, of Chincoteague Island, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wallops, on May 16, 1953, to the late Ray Manning Sr. and the late Etta (Daisey) MacDowell. He was a member of...
by James Ritch | Mar 28, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Eastern Shore Rural Health CEO Nancy Stern announced Saturday (March 28) that an employee of Onley Health Center has tested positive for COVID-19. “Eastern Shore Rural Health has been working closely with the Accomack County Health...
