by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2021 | Headlines
The following is a briefing from National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., as of 7 a.m., July 7, about the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, currently located just off the west coast of Florida. Overview and Impacts: Tropical Storm Elsa will make...
by James Ritch | Jul 6, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — An Exmore man was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of two people Saturday evening in Deep Creek. Frederick Barnes, 34, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, and three counts of use...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2021 | Headlines
Updated as of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. Staff Report — Attached is a sbriefing from the National Weather Service with the latest information (as of Tuesday morning, July 6) on Tropical Storm Elsa. Overview and Impacts: Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass near the...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County Public Schools summer programs are underway to help students recover learning losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, and administrators are hammering out the details of a plan that will allow all students to return to school in...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles Town Council unanimously passed its fiscal year 2022 budget of more than $9.4 million June 24, including tax rate increases that were unpopular with some citizens but deemed necessary by town staff. Councilman Steve Bennett, who...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Two applications for special use permits to operate homestays, or short-term rentals, in Onancock drew criticism during public hearings at Monday’s town council meeting. The properties for which permits were applied are 9 Market Street and 6 King...