by James Ritch | Sep 7, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — At approximately 10:12 a.m., on today’s date (Sept 7), the Virginia State Police was called upon to investigate a two-vehicle crash on the Eastern Shore that resulted in a single fatality. The crash occurred on Route 13/Lankford Highway at Rogers...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Speakers during a question-and-answer session at Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 26, in Tasley, voiced concerns about internet access on the Eastern Shore, saying electric cooperatives in other parts of the...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV) announced this week it has purchased the former G. F. Horne assisted living facility in Onancock. ESCADV is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County Public Schools has released the results of its annual school survey, which suggests that the school environment for its students and teachers is on par with other Virginia school divisions, with a few exceptions such as student...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Since Aug. 1, the Eastern Shore has reported 528 cases of COVID-19; 43 hospitalizations, including nine hospitalizations since Sept. 1; and seven deaths. Riverside Health System is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock officials will continue work on updating the town’s comprehensive plan after a public hearing was held Aug. 23. Town Manager Matt Spuck said the plan will go back to the planning commission for review, with consideration of public and...
