by James Ritch | May 6, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Health officials’ focus now is on making it more convenient for Virginians to get a COVID-19 vaccination, according to Dr. Danny Avula, Virginia vaccine coordinator. Avula in a press briefing April 30 said almost 6.19 million doses have been given....
by James Ritch | May 4, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County volunteer firefighters were kept busy over the last weekend responding to several fires. Two structure fires, one Friday, April 30, on Nocks Landing Road in Atlantic and another Saturday, May 1, on Cattail Road near Bloxom, are under...
by James Ritch | May 4, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – An Accomack County man associated with the Bloods gang who, for roughly the last decade, has avoided convictions on multiple felony charges including first degree murder, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years imprisonment for felony...
by James Ritch | May 1, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Chincoteague Police Department report a scam was attempted today on a resident of Accomack County using the department’s name, phone number, 757-336-3155, and Chief R. K. Fisher’s name. The scam advised of an outstanding Maryland warrant for the...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Congresswoman Elaine Luria hosted an online forum Wednesday in which Coastal Virginia leaders voiced their appreciation and concerns regarding the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law March 12 and will provide funding to states and...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton eighth graders returned to school four days a week on Monday, April 26, leaving only three grade levels (ninth, 10th, and 11th) with hybrid students who spend just two days in the classroom every week. “We’re doing what we can to get...
