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...
by James Ritch | May 14, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have led Northampton County Public Schools to trim every inch of fat from its fiscal year 2021 budget, down to the “bare bones,” school board members said during a May 7 meeting. Chief Financial...
by James Ritch | May 14, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Five candidates for the Cape Charles town council participated in an online forum May 9 and explained their positions on numerous issues including the struggling town harbor, tourism, jobs, and affordable housing. The participating candidates...
by James Ritch | May 14, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Jon Richardson, chief operating officer of the Eastern Shore Health District, updated Northampton supervisors on the coronavirus pandemic during their May 12 regular meeting, which was held electronically. As of May 12, Northampton County had 171...
