by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Nandua High School is closed for in-person instruction for two weeks after several staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter sent to parents and guardians Wednesday. “Due to health and safety concerns, Nandua High School will...
by James Ritch | Oct 20, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Cheriton woman as a homicide. Northampton County Sheriff David L. Doughty Jr., reported that on Oct. 20 at approximately 3:50 a.m., his office received a call for a gunshot...
by James Ritch | Oct 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A public hearing on Eastville’s Confederate monument drew participation from citizens who agreed that something should be done about the war memorial, but they didn’t agree on what should be done. Northampton supervisors held the public hearing...
by James Ritch | Oct 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – One Northampton student testing positive for COVID-19 was enough to slow down but not stop the school division from proceeding with plans to allow more students to begin attending class in person four days a week. Superintendent Eddie Lawrence...
by James Ritch | Oct 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton is getting a new comprehensive plan with a refreshed outlook on the county’s future and a new name: “Your Northampton 2040.” The title refers to the comprehensive plan’s purpose to describe “the community’s vision for where it wants...
by James Ritch | Oct 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn – Parksley has distributed half of the federal CARES Act money allotted the town by Accomack County in the first round of funding. A second round of funding is expected, likely in the same amount, around $71,000, according to the council discussion....
