by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board unanimously approved the updated Return To Learn COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2022-2023 school year as presented by Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Hall Tuesday night. She called it the “return to normal – as normal...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack and Northampton counties are ranked among the least healthy counties in Virginia, according to a recently published report. A group whose mission is to improve the health of Eastern Shore communities reviewed Accomack and Northampton data...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday authorized County Administrator Mike Mason to enter into agreements needed for construction of a hangar at the Accomack County Airport in Melfa. The Virginia General Assembly in 2020 budgeted $2...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a plan to spend on tourism $260,000 in federal funds received as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds come to Accomack County through the Virginia Tourism Corporation and must...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for a proposed mixed-use development with 140 townhouses, planned to be rentals, on property surrounded on three sides by the Captains Cove community....
by James Ritch | May 16, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The following is a briefing from National Weather Service Wakefield, Va., as of 6:00 a.m., 5/16/2022, highlighting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Overview and Impacts: Scattered strong to severe...