by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – The Cape Charles Museum added an air force exhibit this past spring. The exhibit honors the Cape Charles Air Force Station located in lower Northampton County. The station began as a coastal defense artillery instillation named Fort Winslow in 1941...
by James Ritch | Jun 23, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Saving Eastern Shore history has become a focus of community support for the new regional library being built in Parksley. Hiring the library system’s first archivist plays a large role in preserving that history. Archivist Christopher Pote, 45,...
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 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...
by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2022 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Subrina Parker, principal of Kiptopeke Elementary School, may be retiring, but her story isn’t over yet. It started in Townsend, where she was born Subrina Owens and was raised in the same house she lives in now. She attended Northampton County...
by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2022 | Features
By Ken Schultz – Sportfishing on the Eastern Shore is a popular activity. It’s one of the many draws to living in the area, appealing to longtime residents, tourists, and emigrating retirees. None have enjoyed this recreation more than Onancock’s George Phillips. “I...
