by James Ritch | Feb 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Preserve Communities, the new owner of the Bay Creek resort near Cape Charles, has announced that it has set aside more than 350 acres of the property as a permanent nature preserve. “At Preserve Communities, we believe in thoughtful development,...
by James Ritch | Feb 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The public hearing on the annual update of the Northampton County Public Schools comprehensive improvement plan prompted discussion of a wide range of topics, from everyday matters like class schedules to hot-button issues like school discipline....
by James Ritch | Feb 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Repeated, unexcused school absences violate state law and can lead to court dates, fines, and even jail for parents or juvenile detention for students, an Accomack school administrator has cautioned. “Today, in fact, one of our little people was...
by James Ritch | Feb 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton school board voted unanimously Feb. 13 to pilot a restorative discipline program in kindergarten through second grade, but a former school board member questioned whether the decision was informed enough to ensure the program’s...
by James Ritch | Feb 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Cape Charles has a new town manager, John Hozey III, of Wallops Island, and his first official day on the job is March 9. “My wife and I are very excited about joining the community of Cape Charles. I’ve been coming to the Eastern Shore my whole...
by James Ritch | Feb 20, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton is preparing its budget for fiscal year 2021, and that process includes county supervisors hearing from agencies and boards as each makes a case for level or increased funding. Robie Marsh, who is also the executive director of the...
