by James Ritch | May 19, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam in a briefing Monday announced the creation of a work group to help chart the path forward for Virginia schools during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The group includes representatives from public and private schools and...
by James Ritch | May 18, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague’s annual Pony Penning will not be held this summer — the first time the event has been canceled since World War II. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Board of Directors voted Monday to cancel Pony Penning and also the 2020...
by James Ritch | May 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — The Virginia Department of Health has reported a COVID-19 death each of the last four days, including in the data released Sunday, May 17, bringing the total COVID-19 related deaths in Northampton County to nine. Accomack County also has nine...
by James Ritch | May 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam turned his attention to the economic impact of COVID-19 while speaking during a press conference today, as Forward Virginia Phase One took effect in most of the state, allowing some businesses to re-open following a 14-day...
by James Ritch | May 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore Health District Friday afternoon announced results of a public testing event and testing at Accomack County’s two poultry processing plants last week. Of 1,380 people tested at Eastern Shore Community College last weekend, 49...
by James Ritch | May 14, 2020 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — The office of Gov. Ralph Northam issued a notice late Thursday afternoon that the governor had approved Accomack County’s request to delay its move into Phase One of reopening, extending the current level of business restrictions two more...
