by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service, in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for strong, gusty winds expected Saturday and Saturday evening ahead and behind a strong front. For the latest tide forecasts visit Wakefield NWS Key Points: Southwest winds will...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office announced via press releases the arrest of Gary Joseph Fleig Sr., of the 29000 block of Green Hill Road, New Church, in connection with the homicides of Edward Bruce Mears Jr., of New...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock police and staff have been looking into measures to help address public safety concerns after several crimes were reported in town recently. “One of the key things that we’ve been talking about are cameras in the town,” Town Manager Matt...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onley Town Council voted Monday to adopt a new town logo created by local graphic designer Seth Matthews. “I’m proud of it,” said Matthews. A large group of attendees at the November council meeting saw different potential versions of the logo....
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Responding to the waning COVID-19 pandemic that leaves behind struggling economies in localities across Virginia and the U.S., inflation, minimum wage, and affordable housing were among the topics discussed by state and local elected officials at...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Exmore Town Council held a public hearing Monday night on its application for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding for its sewer project. The project will include the installation of new sewer pipes throughout town, followed by...
