by James Ritch | Jun 11, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Cape Charles Beach is open and welcoming visitors after a 10-week closure due to COVID-19, but while Northampton County’s only public beach is free to visitors, the reopening comes at a hefty price for the town. It will cost $56,000 to implement...
by James Ritch | Jun 11, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A crowd of protesters who gathered in Exmore Town Park last Saturday evening stood silently for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time that three Minneapolis police officers allowed a fourth to hold his knee on the neck of George Floyd,...
by James Ritch | Jun 11, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – For years, ships have anchored outside of Cape Charles, and the U.S. Coast Guard did not have the authority to ensure their safety and security, but last month, its fifth district commander, Rear Adm. Keith Smith, signed a final rule and made it...
by James Ritch | Jun 9, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Virginia schools will being re-opening in phases, with social distancing guidelines and continued online learning opportunities in place to keep students and school staff safe, Gov. Ralph Northam announced June 9. “To be clear, all Virginia...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2020 | Headlines
Participants march along Front Street during a peaceful protest in Accomac on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Photo courtesy of Eastern Shore Public Library. Organizers address the crowd at the start of a peaceful protest in Accomac on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Photo courtesy...
by James Ritch | Jun 4, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Protesters and police across the U.S. are clashing over the death of George Floyd, who spoke his final words while restrained by Minneapolis, Minn., police last week, but on the Eastern Shore, law enforcement officers are assuring the public of...
