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...
by James Ritch | Jan 12, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore conducted an autopsy and ruled the death of Lesa Renee White, of Atlantic, a homicide and the cause of death a shooting. Investigators are looking for William Edward Strand, 52, of Pocomoke City,...
by James Ritch | Jan 12, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The body of Lisa Renee White, 48, who went missing Jan. 4, was found last week in Pocomoke City, Md., according to Maryland State Police, who are investigating her death as a homicide. She had last been seen earlier in the day Jan. 4 in her in Pocomoke...
