by James Ritch | Aug 31, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Confederate monument in Eastville has been removed and the watch of the stone-faced soldier who stood atop a lofty pedestal, guarding the historic Northampton County Courthouse Green, has come to an end after more than 100 years. Bill Payne,...
by James Ritch | Aug 31, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a briefing highlighting the risk areas and timing for strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening (Tuesday, Aug. 31). Threats: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the...
by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — A&N Electric Cooperative is prepared to respond to any outages associated with Tropical Storm Ida later this week. The storm is expected to track north and arc towards the local area late Wednesday to early Thursday, according to the National...
by James Ritch | Aug 26, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board on Tuesday night unanimously approved recommendations for spending the more than $13 million it will receive from the third round of the American Rescue Plan’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding,...
by James Ritch | Aug 26, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles Town Council on Aug. 19 passed zoning changes that would allow the continuation or expansion of local concrete plant operations, but it also sent additional proposed zoning text amendments to the town planning commission for...
by James Ritch | Aug 26, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Data from the 2020 U.S. census shows Accomack County’s population increased by 249 people since the 2010 census, a 0.8% change. The county has 33,413 residents, according to the latest census. The U.S. Census Bureau released block data for the county...
