by James Ritch | Aug 2, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A site visit is scheduled Aug. 19 for an Army Corps of Engineers team to inspect and review sites and discuss strategies for a study of the Chincoteague Inlet. The new state budget includes the required non-federal funding match to get the federal...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury-Duncan — In a plea agreement with the commonwealth, Christina Hickman, 47, of New Church, pleaded guilty to the assault and battery of a family member. She was originally charged with malicious maiming. Her now-husband said she stabbed him in the hand...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday voted unanimously to approve conditional rezoning and a conditional use permit for a battery energy storage facility in Wattsville. The votes came after two public hearings during the meeting —...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onancock Town Council Monday unanimously approved a resolution supporting an application for $995,000 from the state to use for revitalization of the Lilliston Building downtown. The building at 38 Market St., which last served as the Department...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Sen. Lynwood Lewis held a town hall Thursday, July 21, at Eastern Shore Community College to discuss the recent legislative session and to hear from constituents. Additional town hall meetings will be held later in Chincoteague and the Cape Charles...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Things are getting fishier in Northampton County, with residents this week reporting another commercial menhaden spill, the third this month, and this time the evidence washed up on the beach at Kiptopeke State Park. Steve Atkinson, a member of...
