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...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Eastville attorney Paul Watson has consented to the Virginia State Bar revoking his license to practice law, according to a Feb. 28 press release. By his consent, Watson acknowledged that allegations of his misconduct as an attorney were true,...
by James Ritch | Feb 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton Middle School held its first town hall meeting Tuesday night, not to show parents and guardians what students are doing in school, but to engage them in helping their children succeed. But it was more than a town hall meeting, it was...
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,...
