by James Ritch | Jul 9, 2020 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – In light of the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down schools and businesses across the country, and the death of George Floyd, which sparked protests calling for an end to systemic racism, the Virginia Department of Education webinar,...
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...
