by James Ritch | Mar 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition met March 6 at the Historic Onancock School, where participants shared insights on why the Shore lacks affordable housing and what must be done to fix the problem. Ramona Chapman, of the Virginia...
by James Ritch | Mar 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A Northampton community prevailed Tuesday night when county supervisors heard their plea and unanimously voted to deny a major special-use permit for an event venue at Huntington Farm, in Cherrystone, a small neighborhood near Cheriton. Eastville...
by James Ritch | Mar 10, 2020 | Headlines
— Staff Report Students at Nandua High School and Nandua Middle School were sent home early after a bomb threat was received Tuesday. The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a bomb threat at the two schools at around 12:36 p.m., according to Accomack...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn . Chincoteague, like many communities, is home to a number of “community cats” — outdoor-dwelling cats that are sometimes fed by residents, but are not owned by anyone. Some on the island have expressed concern about the fate of upwards of 60 such cats...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton County Public Schools proposed budget for fiscal year 2021 totals more than $22 million and includes a 4% raise for all teachers and staff, plus more money for health insurance for eligible positions. “If we’re going to hire...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton planning commission recommended approval of a special-use permit (SUP) for a wedding and event venue near the small residential community of Cherrystone on Wednesday night, following two hours of discussion, including public...
