by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — A group advocating for a four-year university on the Eastern Shore of Virginia got a boost earlier this month when Gov. Ralph Northam heard a presentation about a business plan for the proposed university. Six students in Virginia Commonwealth...
by James Ritch | Jun 17, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Charles Baines, 49, of Painter, seems like the last person one would expect to suffer a stroke — and yet he did, in January. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Baines, a champion kickboxer who also is an officer in the Accomack County...
by James Ritch | Jun 17, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County Voter Registrar Patricia White is retiring June 30 after working in the voter registration office 33 years. The registrar is the only constitutional officer in Virginia localities who is appointed, not elected. This is to ensure fair...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — The owners of the Village General Store in Pungoteague will retire in July, after owning and operating the store nearly 25 years. Billy Huffman, who owns and operates the business with his wife, Evelyn, bought the general store from the previous...
by James Ritch | Jun 3, 2021 | Features
By Jim Ritch – When Matthew Fincen, a heretofore confirmed bachelor from Onancock, walked down the aisle Saturday with bride Brenda Parker, of Melfa, some of the guests cheered from behind glass. The guest of honor, however, his mother, 93-year-old Marilyn Fincen,...
by James Ritch | Jun 3, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Public Schools celebrated 26 retirees and their years of service at an event May 27 at Sawmill Park in Accomac. Eight teachers and school staff members attended and received commemorative plaques in person. Marlene Harmon, an...
