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BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore Post — A groundbreaking ceremony for Northampton County’s middle and high school complex was held Wednesday, March 6, in the Northampton High School gym, in Eastville. “Today’s groundbreaking is not just about laying bricks or mortar, it’s about building dreams and opportunities for generations to come,”...
BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore Post — The Northampton schools’ proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget, which could reach $27 million and currently has a deficit of $2.5 million, prioritizes raises for teachers and school staff. “We’re behind everyone in the region” when it comes to salaries, Superintendent Lisa Martin told...
A man police say fatally shot a Cape Charles woman on Saturday, Feb. 25, is a grandson of the victim. Anthony Mercado, 25, is charged with second-degree murder, police said, in the slaying of 73-year-old Jane Grigsby McKinley of 526 Tazewell Ave. Mercado is also charged with reckless handling of...
A Cape Charles woman active in the town’s natural beautification projects was fatally shot Saturday evening, police said. Jane Grigsby McKinley was identified by friends and neighbors as the victim of the shooting. In a press release, a Cape Charles town official did not identify the victim. A suspect has been...
BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — Accomack County homeowners are likely to see their property assessments rise this year. “Overall, the assessed values that we have on the books are approximately 79% of the fair-market value of those properties,” said County Administrator Mike Mason during a presentation last month on...