by James Ritch | Aug 13, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Public Schools has previewed plans to spend nearly $1.7 million it qualified to receive from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. The school district’s top priority is keeping students and staff...
by James Ritch | Aug 13, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Descendants of Willie “Bill” Davis Sr. have a vision to turn Davis’ former entertainment hall in Whitesville into a community center. The community, located on the outskirts of Parksley, was a vibrant one that provided a nurturing environment for...
by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition recently surveyed local housing developers and real estate professionals, and the results showed “no particular surprises” but highlighted the difficulty of developing housing in Accomack and...
by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Exmore is one step closer to a decision on how to upgrade its outdated sewer system, following the completion of a preliminary engineering report (PER) for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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...
