by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A $400,000 grant awarded to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will help purchase 789 acres of woodland in Accomack County for migratory bird habitat, fishing, hiking, hunting, and public access. The Virginia Department of Conservation and...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A law prohibiting the release of balloons outdoors in Virginia took effect July 1, marking a victory for environmentalists who long advocated for the measure. The law, sponsored by Del. Nancy Guy (D-Virginia Beach) “prohibits the intentional...
by James Ritch | Jun 30, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report – A single vehicle accident in Cheriton this morning left one person dead and another hospitalized, according to a Virginia State Police press release. The Eastern Shore 911 center received a call at approximately 8:20 a.m. reporting the accident on North...
by James Ritch | Jun 25, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Four Eastern Shore locations are among 15 in Virginia to receive a portion of $4,869,900 in federal grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for infrastructure improvements. The funding was awarded through the Community Facilities Direct...
by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted unanimously June 15 to approve a memorandum of understanding or MOU between the school district and the Chincoteague Police Department, allowing the CPD to continue the application process for a state grant that...
by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2021 | Headlines, Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf — The Nandua Warriors hosted the Graham G-Men, from Bluefield, Va., June 23, in the Division II Boys Soccer State Championship in Onley. The Warriors wrote their names in the school’s history books by beating Graham 6-1 in front of...
