by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Across the U.S., recent protests against racism and social injustice have turned violent, leading to an array of destruction including defacing and toppling historic statues and monuments. In light of those events, attention has turned to the...
by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague town council Monday approved a revised local emergency ordinance for the COVID-19 pandemic, giving the council more input into decisions. The ordinance replaces the one the council adopted earlier this year. It took effect...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam in a press briefing Wednesday urged Virginians to download and use a new app, COVIDWISE, that can notify users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus. The free app can be...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Tropical Storm Isaias blew through the Eastern Shore quickly Tuesday, toppling trees and leaving thousands of residents without electricity for a time. The storm brought gusts of over 60 mile per hour to the Shore early Tuesday. First responders,...
by James Ritch | Aug 3, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Two towns and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission were awarded $10,000 grants to assist with tourism recovery. Gov. Ralph Northam in a press release announced more than $866,000 in awards to 90 destination marketing organizations through...
by James Ritch | Jul 31, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Gov. Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact parts of coastal Virginia starting on Monday, Aug. 3. “Hurricane Isaias is a serious storm, and current predictions indicate that it may...
