by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Elizabeth Staunton Chadbourne, a woman some recognize as the founder of Parksley, described her town in the 1800s as paradise — a place that made her smile. The Second Annual Golden Spike Railway Festival aims to generate ear-to-ear...
by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — A convicted murderer, who is serving 98 years in prison, was denied requests in Northampton Circuit Court Wednesday that he hoped would help clear his name and free him from a life behind bars. A handcuffed Marcus Lashaun Dixon, 35, formerly...
by James Ritch | Sep 25, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam has signed an executive order that sets a goal for Virginia to be powered with 100% clean energy by 2050, according to a Sept. 17 press release. “Since I took office, our administration has been focused on establishing a strong...
by James Ritch | Sep 25, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton school board has written its wish list for state funding in 2020, and money for competitive teacher salaries, called the Cost of Competing Adjustment (COCA), is the top priority, Superintendent Eddie Lawrence said Sept. 12. “If...
by James Ritch | Sep 19, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Accomack supervisors continued to seek additional state funds Wednesday to help recruit and retain teachers who might seek higher salaries in Maryland. The board authorized County Administrator Mike Mason to work with Northampton officials in...
by James Ritch | Sep 19, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County has restarted the process of updating its comprehensive plan with greater emphasis on citizen input – Sept. 9 kickoff meetings were open to the public at five locations, one in each voting district – but one citizen felt shut...
