by James Ritch | Feb 4, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors are working with the county administrator to write a policy for naming county-owned property, including buildings, landscaping features such as trees or flower beds, interior spaces, furniture such as benches or chairs, or...
by James Ritch | Feb 3, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague town council Monday appointed Jay Savage to fill an open council seat, after Matthew Reed resigned his seat. Chincoteague and NASA officials had a conference call Jan. 20 to discuss the upcoming Antares launch scheduled for Feb. 20....
by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Four individuals were arrested Wednesday on charges related to a shooting in Eastville last Friday, Jan. 22. Charles Matthew Lewis, 44, of Accomac; Janet Page Lewis, 52, of Exmore; Michael Leonard Stevens, 31, of Cape Charles; and Edward Thornton...
by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Rail to Trail Update Spencer Murray, director and senior vice president of Canonie Atlantic Corporation, which manages the railroad on the Eastern Shore, summarized findings of a highway department study about a proposed rail to trail project at the...
by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onancock town council approved a special use permit for a homestay business at 37 King Street. Applicants Will and Lynn Flynn have an option to purchase the property. No more than six guests will be allowed at one time and guests must use...
by James Ritch | Jan 28, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County’s fiscal year 2022 budget, which will take effect July 1, is projected to top $32 million – nearly a $1.8 million increase from the current fiscal year – due in part to additional revenue from an unexpected source....
