by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Isaiah Glen Shields, 28, of Provo, Utah, has been walking across America since May 13, 2021. Last week he arrived on the Eastern Shore, where residents have been excited to meet him and to hear his story. He hit the 7,000-mile mark of his journey...
by James Ritch | Jul 28, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Adolphus Ames – Production began this week for artists involved in Experimental Film Virginia. “Heroes,” one of several short films slated to be screened at this year’s Reel & Raw film premiere, was filmed Monday, July 25, in Cape Charles. It...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2022 | Features
By Jim Ritch — Unless otherwise noted, photos by Jim Ritch — More than 200 people withstood Saturday’s heat and brilliant sunshine to dine at the Fifth Annual Fish Fry in Exmore. The event, coordinated by barber and entrepreneur Korey Finney and more than 30...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Members of Grace United Methodist Church, in Parksley, transformed the church into a winter wonderland for the church’s first Christmas in July event, a fundraiser inspired by the donation of a large collection of Christmas decorations. The event,...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock’s downtown will be getting some new, outdoor artwork in the coming months. Onancock Main Street was awarded a grant from Virginia Main Street, which will pay for the first phase of a mural project downtown. The first phase, murals on three...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Pony Penning events will be held live next week for the first time in two years, after a hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pony Penning, held the last week in July, draws thousands of visitors to Chincoteague annually. New this year is...
