by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted 8-1 Tuesday night to allow fall sports in the upcoming school year – including football, volleyball, cross-country running, and cheerleading – upon the recommendation of Superintendent Chris Holland. The school...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — People speaking at a public hearing the Chincoteague Town Council held Thursday, July 15, to receive comments about how the town should use $2.9 million in federal funds coming through the American Rescue Act Plan urged the council to consider...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Public input is being sought about planning for four dredging projects on the Eastern Shore. Planning is underway for waterway maintenance on four creeks, two on the seaside and two on the bayside — Folly Creek, Hungars Creek, Nassawadox Creek, and...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors after public hearings Wednesday unanimously approved rezoning 28 acres on Wallops Island Road from agricultural to industrial use, as well as two conditional use permits required for a planned rocket...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The Northampton County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Kiptopeke State Park Beach. Beach water samples collected July 20 by the Virginia Department of Health showed that bacteria levels in the water at Kiptopeke Beach...
by James Ritch | Jul 17, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The Coast Guard rescued a 67-year-old woman after she was swept out to sea from Metompkin Inlet on Friday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia received notification from Accomack County dispatch. The woman’s husband called 911 after...
