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...
by James Ritch | Sep 19, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — A young man’s prison sentence for having carnal knowledge with a 13-year-old was reduced by six months Monday in Accomack Circuit Court because the defendant’s family provided $105,000 in restitution for future medical treatment of the victim....
by James Ritch | Sep 19, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Another top official in Cape Charles will be leaving his post – Town Manager Larry DiRe, who has served in the position for about a year. “We definitely appreciate everything he’s done so far,” said Mayor Smitty Dize. “We’ll continue to work with...
