by James Ritch | Mar 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — “I am heartened to say we can now hook up new businesses to our sewage system,” Mayor Frank Russell said at the March 14 Parksley Town Council meeting. He said, “So Parksley is open for business.” The news comes after lengthy discussions between town...
by James Ritch | Mar 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to continue offering students the Virtual Virginia online learning option for the 2022-2023 school year. Virtual Virginia is a program of the Virginia Department of Education and offers...
by James Ritch | Mar 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – During the public comment period of the Accomack school board meeting Tuesday night, board members heard an objection to their Feb. 15 decision to add a day to the current school year when nearly four of 10 inclement weather days remained...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Headlines
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing highlighting the potential impacts of an early spring storm system tomorrow. Key highlights include: A strong storm system moving out of the southeast will bring a multifaceted weather event across...
by James Ritch | Mar 10, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton board of supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a major special-use permit (SUP) to build six tourist cottages on farmland in the county’s Capeville district, near Kiptopeke State Park. The Northampton planning...
by James Ritch | Mar 10, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The future of a local catering and meal delivery service remains uncertain after Northampton supervisors failed to agree on new lease terms for the historic Eastville Inn, which is owned by the county and leased by the business owner for its...
