by Sarah Barban | Sep 6, 2024 | Headlines
BY JANET BERNOSKY, Eastern Shore Post — Jacquelyn “Jackie” Holder recently retired from Northampton County Public Schools after 43 years of employment, with the last 25 spent as the head custodian at Kiptopeke Elementary School. Self-described as “outspoken, but...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 6, 2024 | Headlines
BY BILL STERLING, Special to the Eastern Shore Post — A gentle peace was the prevailing mood one morning last week at Camp Occohannock on the Bay as a light breeze rustling through the trees was the only sound heard around the 50-acre tract surrounded by Occohannock...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 6, 2024 | Headlines
BY REV. RICK WILLIS, Special to the Eastern Shore Post — Tears of joy welled up in the eyes of an Eastern Shore seasonal agricultural worker as she spoke with her family in Mexico on her cellphone. The call was made possible by newly installed Starlink satellite...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 6, 2024 | Headlines
BY JANET BERNOSKY, Eastern Shore Post — Kennie Godwin began his career with Accomack County Public Schools 45 years ago as a substitute bus driver.Two years later, he was hired full-time to drive an elementary school route. After 43 years of service, his last route...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 4, 2024 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post A local pastor who was charged with driving while intoxicated was found guilty and sentenced in Northampton General District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Kelvin F. Jones, 60, of Nassawadox, was arrested on May 11...