by James Ritch | Apr 22, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Going on 50 years since the death in Nassawadox of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, who has been called “The Father of Rock and Roll,” interest in the musician’s life and work was renewed when a member of a local Facebook group revealed he was in...
by James Ritch | Apr 16, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Congresswoman Elaine Luria visited the Eastern Shore last week, and her first stop was in Exmore at theGIG coworking and entrepreneurial center, where members have had reliable access to broadband internet and worked remotely throughout the...
by James Ritch | Apr 16, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore, an organization advocating for the well-being of children, hosted the second virtual event of its 2021 Kids Count forum April 14, on promoting school and community partnerships. The forum highlighted the work of...
by James Ritch | Apr 16, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – The New Road Community Development Group and its first executive director, the late Ruth Wise, made Eastern Shore history in the 1990s when they advocated for families in Exmore’s historically Black community of New Road, enabling low-income...
by James Ritch | Apr 8, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Parks and Recreation (ACPR) found a way to celebrate Easter and Autism Awareness Month during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with a family drive-thru “eggstravaganza” and parade at Sawmill Park April 3. Barbara Boggs, special...
by James Ritch | Apr 1, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Kiptopeke State Park Manager Forrest Gladden has retired after a decade in his most recent position and a total of 48 years working at Virginia state parks. He officially retired Feb. 1 but recently received a certificate of recognition signed by...
