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By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council rescinded an ordinance last Thursday that had temporarily closed short-term rentals in an attempt to discourage visitors from coming to town and potentially spreading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...
by James Ritch | May 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Voters in 92 Virginia towns, including on the Eastern Shore, elected council members and mayors Tuesday. In Accomack County, the towns of Belle Haven, Chincoteague, Hallwood, Keller, Onancock, Parksley, Saxis, Tangier, and Wachapreague held...
by James Ritch | May 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Attorneys General of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Monday filed notices of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. The parties say the EPA...
