by James Ritch | Jul 11, 2022 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison – Residents of Silver Beach are reeling from the stench of thousands of rotting fish carcasses that are washing onto shore and they say Omega Protein’s menhaden fishing is to blame. “Boats were so close to shore which is troublesome as our waters...
by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton County Education Foundation provided nearly $56,000 to support the teachers and students of Northampton County Public Schools in the 2021-2022 school year and spent less than $5,200 on its operations. Linda Schulz, NCEF president...
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...
