by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – High water temperatures and lower oxygen levels have combined to impact a lot of the local fishing activity negatively. Fishing early in the morning, especially during the latter portion of a rising tide, will often improve your odds of catching....
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin — Looking at all the horrible news coming out of our internet tubes lately, you’d think we humans have an inborn propensity for killing one another. A study of men in combat reaches the opposite conclusion: On their own, most men are reluctant or...
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 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – Wednesday saw the first pony swim since 2019 due to cancellations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Saltwater Cowboys escorted the ponies down Main Street to the carnival grounds where they were set to be auctioned Thursday. The...
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 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with local pastors, held a Victims of Violence Vigil Saturday, July 23. Sheriff David Doughty cites Bible verses during a motivational speech. Nicholas Lopez, of Parksley, leads the...
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 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Isaiah Glen Shields, 28, of Provo, Utah, has been walking across America since May 13, 2021. Last week he arrived on the Eastern Shore, where residents have been excited to meet him and to hear his story. He hit the 7,000-mile mark of his journey...
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...
