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...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Coast Guard rescued three people in Chincoteague Inlet after their sailboat ran aground during severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center received notification of the distress around 2:22 p.m....
by James Ritch | Sep 1, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for the watch area, which includes the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Threats: Showers and thunderstorms associated with the remnant low of Ida will cross the area this afternoon and...
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...
