by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Parksley officials discussed dogs and cats, among other topics, during the June 13 Town Council meeting. The council voted to move forward with efforts to fund a dog park through a grant. Parksley area resident Nicole Donaway asked for approval to...
by James Ritch | Jun 14, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report – On June 13, 2022, at approximately 7:24 p.m., Virginia State Police were called to investigate a single-vehicle crash in Accomack County that resulted in a fatality. The driver and sole occupant of a 2006 Ford Mustang, 17-year-old Joshua Antonio...
by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A grand jury meeting in Accomack County Monday, June 6, returned indictments against 17 people. Justin Laferriere, also known as Justin Soeum, 27, of Milford, N.H., was indicted on charges of manslaugher and driving under the influence maiming in...
by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing as of 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, highlighting the potential for a slight risk of severe weather expected on Tuesday. Strong to severe wind gusts of 45-60 mph are possible with the...
by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — A lightning strike Sunday afternoon damaged the steeple of Broadway Baptist Church in Cashville. Firefighters from Onancock, Melfa, Tasley, Wachapregue, and Painter were dispatched at around 1:29 p.m. to the church for a report of a working fire. Fire...
by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury Duncan — A $50,000 bond was reduced to $25,000 for Domnique Rashad Wescott, 27, of Painter. He is charged with malicious shooting and maliciously shooting at an occupied building and related firearm charges. “He has no criminal record whatsoever,” said...
