by James Ritch | Dec 11, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Accomack County Public Schools Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland notified parents today (Friday, Dec. 11) that “due to a COVID-19 outbreak on Tangier Island, Tangier Combined School will remain closed from Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020,...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam announced new restrictions Thursday as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, including a stay-at-home order between midnight and 5 a.m. unless traveling to and from work, seeking medical attention, or under certain other...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County Planning Commission Chairman Glen Anders updated Northampton supervisors on the new draft of the county’s comprehensive plan Dec. 8, noting that the two groups had not met since May. The section on “livable communities” is one...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve, which closed for repairs in late July due to trespassing and unauthorized access to the natural habitats from the boardwalk, reopened last month and is bigger and better than ever. In addition to the...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – As Exmore continues to weigh its options for replacing its outdated sewer plant, including opportunities for both public and private partnerships, one citizen suggested a “third option.” Ken Dufty, an Exmore business owner, opposes an offer from...
by James Ritch | Dec 8, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report – Kiptopeke Elementary School has been closed for in-person instruction until Jan. 4, 2021, after winter vacation, Northampton County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Lawrence wrote in a letter to parents Tuesday. The school division was notified...
