by James Ritch | Nov 13, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, Gov. Ralph Northam today (Nov. 13) announced new measures to slow the virus’ spread. “COVID-19 is surging across the country, and while cases are not rising in Virginia as rapidly as in some other states, I...
by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam returned to his hometown of Onancock on Thursday for the announcement a $20 million investment in broadband internet on the Eastern Shore by Spectrum, a Charter Communications company. Spectrum will provide services to more...
by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) is seeking applicants for the Eastern Shore Septic Pump-Out Program. A successful applicant can get a septic system pumped out for free or receive assistance for the costs to repair...
by James Ritch | Nov 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam urged Virginians not to become complacent about the coronavirus pandemic after the recent announcement of the Pfizer drug corporation’s COVID-19 vaccine that’s 90% effective. “This isn’t the magic bullet. Any...
by James Ritch | Nov 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — Add Chincoteague Elementary to the list of local schools where coronavirus cases have been recorded. Accomack County Schools Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland alerted parents Nov. 10 via letter that a Chincoteague Elementary student...
by James Ritch | Nov 9, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — Accomack County Public Schools Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland notified parents by letter Monday, Nov. 9, of a coronavirus case at each of two schools: Kegotank Elementary and Nandua Middle School. “Our school division is...
