by James Ritch | Apr 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board on April 5 held a public meeting in which face masks were optional for all attendees, the first since COVID-19 mitigation strategies initially were instituted. The school board did not take action on masks at its March...
by James Ritch | Apr 6, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A grand jury meeting in Accomac Monday, April 4, indicted 20 people, including: John Higgins O’Brien III, 32, of Painter, who was indicted on charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and failure to maintain the lane in...
by James Ritch | Apr 6, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Six people spoke at a public hearing Monday about the proposed Accomack County fiscal year 2023 budget and four spoke at a hearing the same evening about proposed 2023 tax rates. The board is set to vote on the 2023 budget Monday, April 11. The...
by James Ritch | Apr 6, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for potentially severe storms Thursday afternoon. Threats: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon ahead of a cold front. Large hail and damaging winds of 50 to...
by James Ritch | Apr 6, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Exmore Town Council held a public hearing Monday night on its $2.1 million fiscal year 2023 budget, which is expected to be approved at the next council meeting. The balanced budget includes revenues of more than $1.4 million from taxes and...
by James Ritch | Apr 4, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — Virginia State Police are investigating a vehicle crash involving a 74-year-old female pedestrian that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred last evening, Monday, April 4, at 23135 Lankford Highway (Route 13), just north of Courthouse Ave....
