by James Ritch | Jan 4, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Patsy Stith was re-elected mayor of Nassawadox again in November and is about to begin a third two-year term – for the second time. The story begins decades ago when she met her husband, Dr. Drury Stith, while they both were students at Virginia...
by James Ritch | Dec 27, 2020 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch — Every week, even in the cold of December, a harvest of lettuce departs the hydroponic greenhouse of Shore Breeze Farms in Cheriton, destined for local schools, restaurants, farm markets, and grocery stores. This December, the new and...
by James Ritch | Dec 24, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County Sheriff’s Office personnel did some last-minute Christmas shopping at Walmart in Onley Friday, Dec. 18, for the Donnie Wayne Tyndall Memorial Toy Drive. The items were purchased to fill out the wish lists of youngsters and were in...
by James Ritch | Dec 23, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – A longtime Eastern Shore resident, Jacqueline “Jackie” Davis, became the mayor-elect of Cheriton in November after serving just one two-year term on the town council. Cheriton Mayor Larry LeMond had decided not to seek re-election but ran for a...
by James Ritch | Dec 15, 2020 | Features
Staff Report — Chincoteague Island Arts Organization and Lower Shore Performing Arts Company are partnering to offer an online Christmas show called “Seaside Christmas.” The show features a gathering of local talent, with classic and original stories and music. It...
by James Ritch | Dec 11, 2020 | Features
Submitted article — Due to recent restrictions related to the pandemic, The Museum of Chincoteague has made changes to its planned Christmas Tree Village and A Gathering of Island Gnomes. While the museum will not be able to display the beautifully decorated trees in...
