by James Ritch | Jul 9, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Across the U.S., protesters reacting to the death of George Floyd – a black man who died while a white police officer knelt on his neck – are calling to defund the police, but on the Eastern Shore, spiritual leaders are calling to collaborate...
by James Ritch | Jul 9, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition, whose goal is to provide more affordable housing opportunities on the Shore, held a quarterly meeting in June, and a recurring theme appeared to be, “think big, start small, and build up.” Ava Wise,...
by James Ritch | Jun 30, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Family and friends of Eastern Shore residents who died of COVID-19 gathered Saturday at a community memorial service at Exmore Town Park. Names of those who died were read aloud during the service, which included prayers, scripture readings, and a...
by James Ritch | Jun 29, 2020 | Features
An Eastern Shore Community Memorial Service for Eastern Shore residents who died of COVID-19 was held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Exmore Town Park. Click on any photo to enter the gallery.
by James Ritch | Jun 25, 2020 | Features
Story and Photo by Jim Ritch — Drivers on Route 13 in Machipongo have watched for two years as a red farm market building rose at the intersection of Bell Lane. Now, the Baines Farm Market is open and has moved from a former carport on the same property to its new...
by James Ritch | Jun 25, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore is known for its close-knit communities, with neighbors helping neighbors, and that same spirit pervaded the small-business community when the Pearl Market, near the town of Cape Charles, opened last Saturday, June 20. Pearl...
