by James Ritch | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — Eastern Shore folks and those from far and wide have been grieving over the recent death of Mary “Mama Girl” Onley, the folk artist who brought joy to her followers with her brightly colored whimsical papier-mâché creations for more than 20 years....
by James Ritch | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — Groundwater withdrawal limits on the Eastern Shore are set by permits and consent orders and total around 3.4 billion gallons annually, according to information compiled from state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) records. Nearly a third...
by James Ritch | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — Two pipe bombs, verified by experts as being “explosive,” were seized by authorities last week during a search of an Onancock home where more than 21 grams of cocaine were also found. The resident was charged with seven felonies and is being held...
by James Ritch | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson — Accomack schools Director of Accountability and Curriculum Sandy Drummond updated the school board on the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments and the new standards of accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) on Aug....
by James Ritch | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira The battle has spanned decades for Stacey Johnson, but the future is looking brighter. The 44-year-old Exmore area resident just won an appeal that will allow her to collect benefits under the state Victims of Crime Compensation Act. She won the...
by James Ritch | Aug 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira Glass is no longer being collected for recycling at Accomack County convenience centers. Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, a group that promotes responsible disposal of trash in the two counties, stated on Facebook that Northampton may...
