by James Ritch | Aug 22, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – This week, news publications across the country observed Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, as the 400th anniversary of the beginning of slavery in America, suggesting the date marks the beginning of African American history. But that’s “not true,” said Ava...
by James Ritch | Aug 19, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Locals and visitors who want the chance to hear and see owls in their natural habitat are invited to join the next Owl Prowl at the Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve, hosted by retired Kiptopeke State Park Ranger, Bill Dyas. If owl prowlers are...
by James Ritch | Aug 16, 2019 | Features
By Connie Morrison — I’m obsessed with finding the perfect cobbler recipe, and this might be it. I slightly modified the original recipe by adding cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of half-and-half to make the topping easier to spread. Try it now while there are still...
by James Ritch | Aug 16, 2019 | Features
Story by Stefanie Jackson, Submitted Photos – The YMCA is coming to Northampton County, the result of ongoing efforts in community outreach led by Cape Charles Baptist Church and its pastor, the Rev. Russell Goodrich. “God’s favor is on this,” Goodrich said of the...
by James Ritch | Aug 8, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Matt Kirwan, a scientist who has conducted research on the Eastern Shore and who is an associate professor at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists...
by James Ritch | Aug 8, 2019 | Features
If there was ever something to be thankful about, it would be toilet paper. That is why people take so seriously the subject of which way the roll should be displayed. I wrote about this more than a dozen years ago and public opinion hasn’t changed. Last week, 67.5%...
