by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Broadband’s role in rural prosperity was the focus of the 7th Annual Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity, held virtually Wednesday. The summit was presented by the Virginia Rural Center, a partnership of the Center for Rural Virginia and the...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague resident Nancy Payne spoke during a public comment period at the town council’s Thursday, Oct. 15, work session about regulations for posting political campaign signs. “I was here before, in 2004,” to talk about this, she said, adding,...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to hold a public hearing next month on an ordinance that, if approved, will impose parking fees at some county boat ramps. The board Wednesday reviewed the draft ordinance, after members at a previous...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock was awarded a $450,000 Community Development Block Grant as part of the Department of Housing and Community Development’s response to COVID-19 impacts on localities. “It’s fantastic news,” said town manager Matt Spuck. The COVID-19 Small...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – In less than four years, Northampton County middle and high school students will be immersed in a contemporary, state-of-the-art learning environment if the Northampton High School capital improvement project is completed on schedule, the public...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine toured the new Eastville Community Health Center Oct. 19 and sat down with local health officials to discuss how the Eastern Shore has responded to the coronavirus and what issues persist as the COVID-19 pandemic continues....
