by James Ritch | Jul 2, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Swimming is not being recommended until further notice at Kiptopeke State Park beach near Cape Charles, according to the Northampton County Health Department. Water samples collected July 1 showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2019 | Headlines
Story by Stefanie Jackson, Photos by Phyllis Ward – The U.S. Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) partnered Saturday, June 29, to rescue an ailing 44-year-old man struggling to anchor his vessel in the Chesapeake Bay near Nassawadox Creek in...
by James Ritch | Jun 27, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Cheriton town council members unanimously decided June 26 to take matters into their own hands concerning stormwater drainage issues, but the decision didn’t get the unanimous approval of residents. “It is a massive conflict of interest that...
by James Ritch | Jun 27, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Coast Guard rescued five people whose boat capsized near the Old Plantation Flats lighthouse near Cape Charles June 20. Good Samaritans aboard a pleasure boat, Real Joy, contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Cape Charles at...
by James Ritch | Jun 27, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Water withdrawal permits being contemplated by the State Water Control Board for 49 poultry farms in Accomack County were discussed at three public hearings this week and important issues were raised by both sides of the controversy. Residents...
by James Ritch | Jun 27, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — For years a local radio announcer would repeat her love for Accomack and Northampton counties daily by simply saying, “Every day is a beautiful day on the Eastern Shore.” This week, three towns were recognized for their contributions to that...
