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...
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...
