by James Ritch | Nov 18, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – At the direction of Canonie Atlantic, the company that owns the Eastern Shore’s 49-mile railroad, the removal of unused track has begun, marking the beginning of the region’s rails-to-trails project, but it does not have the full support of...
by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2021 | Headlines
Staff report — The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office has recently received information regarding the ongoing use of scams against citizens, which could result in the loss of thousands of dollars to the victims, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells....
by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chris Linton’s father, Claude, has been growing chickens for Tyson Foods since the Temperanceville processing plant sign had the Holly Farms logo instead of the current brand. They are small growers, with two houses just off the highway near...
by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton schools Superintendent Eddie Lawrence sent home a letter to parents Nov. 5 notifying them that low levels of mercury, “well below” permissible exposure limits set by state and federal agencies, had been detected in the Northampton...
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...
