by James Ritch | Jan 14, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam announced today that new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, mean half of Virginia is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “This morning, I spoke with all of our...
by James Ritch | Jan 14, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells said no one has been hospitalized as result of an outbreak at the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office. The National Guard tested more than 170 Sheriff’s Office employees and inmates Jan. 5. More staff than inmates...
by James Ritch | Jan 14, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday night to remove the Confederate monument from the historic courthouse green in Eastville, the county seat. “Most people who have defended the statue say that it was a monument honoring the Confederate...
by James Ritch | Jan 14, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Dr. Anthony Fauci in a virtual meeting with Virginia faith leaders described COVID-19’s impact on the “Black and Brown” communities as “a double whammy,” noting jobs held by people of color often require them to be out in the community...
by James Ritch | Jan 13, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Accomack Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland released information about current COVID-19 cases in Accomack County Public Schools. There are 15 active cases. Twelve students have tested positive for COVID-19: Arcadia High School 1...
by James Ritch | Jan 13, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore Health District, along with Eastern Shore Rural Health System and Riverside, will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to people identified as being in Phase 1B starting Wednesday, Jan. 13, according to a press release published...
