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...
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...
