by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Nearly 30 people were indicted Monday by an Accomack grand jury on counts that included bringing a gun to school, strangulation, burglary with intent to hurt a child, extortion, stealing oysters, and drug offenses. Edwin Colon Matias, 32, of...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Voters from Accomack and Northampton counties will be going to the polls this Tuesday, June 11, to cast their ballots in a race for the Democratic Party’s nomination for state senate. It is also the deadline for candidates to qualify to be on...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – When U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine visited Cape Charles May 30 for a meeting with Northampton County leaders, the senator appeared to have the most confidence in the ability of Congress to pass an infrastructure bill that would benefit the Eastern Shore....
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
Submitted Article – L. Dixon Leatherbury has announced his candidacy for the Northampton County Board of Supervisors, representing District 4. A lifetime resident of Machipongo, Leatherbury served multiple terms on the Northampton County Board of Zoning Appeals and is...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Director of Elementary Schools Maribeth Haines updated the school board on June 4 about changes the Virginia Department of Education is making to the Virginia Preschool Initiative that will require more pre-K classroom...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Exmore officially has more than $3 million in the bank, and at Monday night’s town council meeting Mayor Douglas Greer thanked everyone who helped the town reach its goal, including the council, the police department, and every town employee. “I...
