by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2019 | Features
Story by Stefanie Jackson – Photo by Angie H. Crutchley – Participants in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail’s new re-entry program are growing into productive citizens, but that’s not all they’re growing. The participants attend classes every day, but they also get to...
by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2019 | Features
Story and Photos by Connie Morrison Candidates in contested Accomack County races fielded questions for almost two hours Tuesday night at a forum sponsored by Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore (CBES). Three groups of candidates participated: those running for the...
by James Ritch | Oct 4, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Eastern Shore birders were treated to a rare sight this week that drove enthusiasts more than 17 miles out of their way from Kiptopeke State Park to Quail Cove Farms in Machipongo. They spotted a northern wheatear, a small, thrush-like bird with...
by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Features
Submitted Article The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking 12 species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora, Va. to grow into tree seedlings that will become the forests of tomorrow. “Some acorns and nuts can be...
by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Features
By Connie Morrison The Northampton Agricultural County Fair, now in its fourth year, returns to Machipongo this weekend, with good, old-fashioned fun. Events will run Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More than 1,000 people are expected to descend on the...
