by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton County Board of Supervisors passed its fiscal year 2023 budget June 28, just three days before the new budget cycle was set to begin July 1. Due to the delay in the Virginia General Assembly passing the two-year state budget,...
by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority staff and board members were joined by dignitaries Wednesday, June 29, at Sawmill Park in Accomac to celebrate receiving an unprecedented $12.3 million from the Virginia Department of Housing and...
by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Five Chincoteague first responders were recognized at the Tuesday, July 5, Chincoteague Town Council meeting for their lifesaving actions during two incidents. Bryan Rush, Chincoteague director of emergency services, presented citations to Jamie...
by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Officials from both organizations were on hand last Tuesday at the Foodbank in Tasley for the presentation of a $25,000 donation made by Perdue Farms to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. The money is for the foodbank’s...
by James Ritch | Jul 6, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing highlighting the heat threat for today, Wednesday, July 6, as well as severe thunderstorm risk areas for today, Thursday, and Friday. Overview and Impacts: Heat indices are expected to...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report – The Town of Cape Charles reported no injuries from a July 4 fireworks accident in which an equipment malfunction caused a fire that abruptly brought the town’s annual fireworks show to an early end. The town posted a message on its Facebook page...
