by James Ritch | Apr 23, 2019 | Headlines, Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — A man was electrocuted Monday while making repairs to Accomack County’s Communication Tower, which is near the county jail off Courthouse Avenue. “The person who was shocked was a subcontractor for the company the county engaged to perform...
by James Ritch | Apr 23, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — An unidentified property owner was burning down an old house on Church Road near Tasley on the evening of Saturday, April 20, when the fire got out of his control and 911 was called. Deputy Chief Don Amadeo of Tasley Volunteer Fire Company...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Quanta Mapp identified two of the three men who threatened and then shot him in his yard in March 2018 while his son sat in his nearby car. The gunmen were wearing masks but he recognized them and when he told them he knew who they were, they...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The first inspection of Northampton High School by a new fire marshal resulted in $55,300 of required improvements, Northampton County Finance Director John Chandler revealed earlier this month. “I got a stupid question. What are the consequences...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack school board member Audrey Furness announced Tuesday night that she will not run for re-appointment, and her term will expire June 30. She had four words of advice for the school board: “Hard work pays off.” It’s a message she has also...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – All Linda Cleaveland wanted to do was host weddings on her 65-acre property with its view of Nassawadox Creek. Northampton’s senior planner, Kelley Lewis Parks, assisted her with the zoning application, and Cleaveland believed she was prepared to...
