by James Ritch | Aug 19, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock resident Agnes West Hancock has a longer perspective than most on the town’s history — 100 years, to be exact. Hancock celebrated her 100th birthday in June. She recalled memories from the past century in an interview at her home. Born at...
by James Ritch | Aug 14, 2021 | Features
By Adolphus Ames — Production wrapped this week for the artists involved in Experimental Film Virginia. “Porch Light,” one of the last films produced, was filmed on Fig Street at the Clark residence. It is about a young girl who returns to her childhood home and...
by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2021 | Features
By Adolphus Ames — Experimental Film Virginia, one of the Eastern Shore’s biggest artistic events, began earlier this week on Aug. 2. It is an annual two-week residency that features high-caliber professional artists from all around the world, including dancers,...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – Photos by Jim Ritch – The Delmarva Dogfish swim team gathered together to swim a relay route from Cape Charles to Virginia Beach this past Saturday. The group is based out of the Richard A. Henson Family YMCA in Salisbury, Md. The event was planned...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Features
By Adolphus Ames — Maryland resident Hearly Mayr and his son, Andreas, finished a kayaking expedition they named the Bay 200 Challenge this past Saturday at Wise Point Boat Ramp near the local wildlife refuge. The challenge was a 14-day journey down the eastern...
by James Ritch | Aug 3, 2021 | Features
Submitted Article — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission has announced the winners and runners-up for the 2021 Eastern Shore Local’s Choice competition. The Local’s Choice competition was developed in the wake of 2020’s hardships as a way to boost local...