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...
by James Ritch | Jun 4, 2020 | Headlines
Submitted Article – The Eastern Shore of Virginia may be far from Minneapolis, Minn., in terms of miles, but the hearts of the people are near to residents in the Minnesota community and the family of George Floyd. We sincerely express our condolences to George...
by James Ritch | Jun 4, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The death of George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis, Minn., who suffered at the hands of city police, has spawned protests across the country, including on the Eastern Shore. Kaliyah Diamond Weatherly, of Cape Charles, is the organizer of...
