by James Ritch | Nov 4, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — Accomack Public Schools Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland informed parents by letter Wednesday that a student or staff member at Metompkin Elementary has been diagnosed with coronavirus. “This person was on school premises on...
by James Ritch | Nov 4, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Monique Roske, treasurer of Chincoteague Island Community Cats, spoke during the public comment period at the Nov. 2 Chincoteague town council meeting, providing an update about the group’s upcoming TNR (trap-neuter-release) weekend clinic Nov. 12 to...
by James Ritch | Nov 3, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Unofficial voting results have been posted for Northampton County. Results include votes cast on Election Day and early voting ballots. Results reported election night are incomplete and unofficial. There is an unknown number of mailed ballots that were...
by James Ritch | Nov 3, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — With the presidential election not yet determined at the national level Tuesday night, Accomack voters chose Donald Trump over Joe Biden, 8,822 votes to 6,824 votes, according to unofficial results. The election night results include the central...
by James Ritch | Oct 31, 2020 | Headlines
The Eastern Shore Health District is offering free COVID-19 testing at a drive-thru testing clinic Monday, Nov. 9, at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. or until testing supplies run out. ESHD staff will provide you...
by James Ritch | Oct 31, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Northampton High School Principal Mike Myers advised parents Oct. 30 that two students who are siblings attending school under the Hybrid B plan have tested positive for COVID-19. “To date, we have received no reports of other students with fever...