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...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson — The Cape Charles Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint public hearing July 13 on a controversial proposal by Coastal Precast Systems to make amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance, potentially allowing the concrete plant to...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson — Exmore has been approved by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to receive a maximum $1 million Community Development Block Grant for the town’s sewer project, successfully competing against other applicants for a...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Parksley Town Council Monday approved a $780,000 budget for fiscal year 2022, including $516,400 in the general fund and $263,600 in the water and sewage department budget. The budget includes no tax or rate increases. The only rate change is a...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock celebrated the formal launch of its new brand during Second Friday events on North Street July 9. Additionally, a new website, experienceonancock.com, has been launched. Onancock Main Street was awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at the July 6 meeting approved changes to the town ordinances, including one that allows residents to keep a pet pig within town limits. The code prohibits keeping “one or more hogs” or having a hog pen in town. The...
