by James Ritch | Oct 8, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Capt. Leonard Tawes “was an Eastern Shore gentleman in every sense of the word,” according to Paul Ewell, a maritime historian who is determined to make Tawes’ story more widely known. Ewell, a professor of management, business, and economics at...
by James Ritch | Oct 1, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore is among arts organizations that have had to adjust to life in the time of coronavirus. The orchestra, founded in 1999, is a chamber orchestra concentrating on classical music. Its musicians are community members....
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — 2020 has changed our lives in so many ways. How we enjoy the arts is one. The Chincoteague Island Arts Organization (CIAO) is among arts organizations whose members are adapting — finding new ways to bring performances to audiences, while holding out...
by James Ritch | Sep 10, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Congresswoman Elaine Luria toured the construction site of the Eastern Shore’s new regional library in Parksley Thursday. The $5.3 million, 20,837-square-foot facility, which will be the regional headquarters for the Eastern Shore Public Library...
by James Ritch | Sep 10, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition is working not only to create more affordable housing opportunities in Accomack and Northampton counties, it’s raising awareness of proven homebuying tips, strategies, and financing options for...
by James Ritch | Sep 4, 2020 | Features
By Jim Ritch Community college courses could come to the once legally segregated Cape Charles Elementary School. The start of classes is hardly imminent, however. Major renovations need to be done to the long-abandoned school building, built in 1929 partially with...
