by James Ritch | May 22, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — One man died and two others were injured in a crash between a pickup truck and a tractor trailer late Thursday in New Church. The victim, John B. Shertenlieb III, 20, of Sanford, was a passenger in a GMC pickup truck driven by Ethan Hart of Saxis,...
by James Ritch | May 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – One Northampton town will have a new council member following Tuesday’s election – the Cape Charles town council will welcome Andrew Follmer to its fold. Follmer ran for the Cape Charles town council in 2018, but the three seats available went to...
by James Ritch | May 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Public Schools’ financial outlook has appeared to improve since about two weeks ago, when Finance Director Beth Onley announced that the fiscal year 2021 budget could experience a shortfall of up to $1.6 million. Multiple revenue...
by James Ritch | May 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County borrowed $25 million for repairs and new construction at Northampton High School – following more than a decade of debate with the school board and two opinions from architectural firms on the condition of the building – but...
by James Ritch | May 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County will hold a public hearing in June to appropriate around $2.8 million coming to the county as result of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The county should receive the money around June 1,...
by James Ritch | May 21, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council rescinded an ordinance last Thursday that had temporarily closed short-term rentals in an attempt to discourage visitors from coming to town and potentially spreading COVID-19. The decision was made the day before...
