by James Ritch | May 19, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — David Hickman, fifth-generation operator of Dublin Farms in Horntown, was among farmers who spoke during a televised event Tuesday at the White House to announce a relief program for farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of Agriculture...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Black Voters Matter Fund, a national nonprofit organization that advocates for voter engagement, held a community health briefing May 12 for workers on the Eastern Shore, in the face of a disproportionate percentage of COVID-19 cases,...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock’s new town manager is a familiar face, after a search that attracted more than 20 applicants. Matthew Spuck, who owns and operates The Inn at Onancock with his wife, Kim Moore, will begin work July 1. He signed a three-year contract, Mayor...
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...
