by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Evelyn Shotwell, director of the Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce, thanked the town council and staff for everyone’s help during the Oyster Festival. “It was a great success and the first big event that we’ve had since COVID, and everything...
by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Parksley will purchase new, wireless water meters using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Parksley Town Council voted unanimously Monday to purchase the meters, at a cost of up to $165,000, from Consolidated Pipe. The meters come...
by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Bryan Rush, Chincoteague director of emergency services, was appointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to a three-year term on the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board. Northam announced the appointment Oct. 29. Rush is the only appointee from the...
by James Ritch | Nov 8, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for continued tidal flooding and hazardous marine conditions expected through today. Gusty northeast winds will continue through this morning and slowly decrease this afternoon as a...
by James Ritch | Nov 5, 2021 | Headlines
This posting has been updated with new graphics as of 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Staff Report — The National Weather Service has issued an updated briefing for tidal flooding and hazardous marine conditions expected this weekend, which now includes a coastal flood...
by James Ritch | Nov 3, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton school board on Oct. 28 unanimously approved giving teachers extra time every month to take a break from the classroom and catch up on administrative tasks such as planning and grading student work and calling, emailing, or...
