by James Ritch | Feb 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack schools’ proposed budget for fiscal year 2021 prompted public comments Tuesday night supporting the funding of four additional special education teachers and one additional school psychologist. “We appreciate your recognition of their...
by James Ritch | Feb 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A retired judge from Machipongo wants to start a new mentoring program for Northampton third graders with the help of Sheriff David Doughty. “It’s so rewarding to see the changes. So many of the students came from tough homes,” said Joe Canada,...
by James Ritch | Feb 10, 2020 | Headlines
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore’s first coworking space – for business professionals on-the-go and entrepreneurs who want to grow – is now open on Main Street in Exmore. The GIG – Gather, Innovate, Grow – offers access to all the cutting-edge...
by James Ritch | Feb 8, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Well-known Bloods gang leader Tyvon “Teddy” Lyncurtis Smith, of Parksley, was arrested in Pocomoke City, Md. after four weeks on the run, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Marshals Service. His arrest was the result of a multi-agency...
by James Ritch | Feb 5, 2020 | Headlines
— By Carol Vaughn Patients of the only neurologist practicing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore were shaken this week by the news of his abrupt departure from Riverside Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons. “Like most companies, Riverside does not discuss the reason for...
by James Ritch | Jan 31, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Northrop Grumman’s 13th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station is set to launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 5:39 p.m., according to a press release from...