by James Ritch | Jul 19, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Roy L. Douglas, 76, of Accomac, departed this life Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his residence. Born in Accomack County, he was the beloved son of the late Richard Douglas and the late Lenoria Strand. Roy was educated in the public schools of Accomack County. In...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David L. Martin — When we opened our internet tubes this week, a bunch of credit card bills came out. What a mess. How did people live, and shop, before credit cards? Brace yourself, young people, for the answer: People saved their money until they had enough to...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2022 | Fishing Report, Sports
By Bill Hall – Cobia catches diminished slightly in number over the last week. Whether this is a temporary lull in the fishery or an indication that the fishery has peaked remains to be seen. Inshore flounder fishing continues to be good as long as the water clarity...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — M.K. Miles III, whose family roots run deep on the Eastern Shore, was awarded the highest honor given to civilians by the Army Corps of Engineers in a ceremony Wednesday, June 29, in Washington, D.C. Many people on the Eastern Shore know Miles as a...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The name of a new bar was on the minds of speakers during a public comment period at Monday’s Parksley Town Council meeting. Several speakers, all women, said the name, “The G Spot,” is disrespectful of women and not a good reflection on the town....
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Last week, around the July Fourth holiday, a break in a fishing net caused thousands of dead menhaden to wash up onshore in Silver Beach, and even though the beach has since been cleaned up, Northampton County residents were still left with the...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz – The Central Accomack Little League senior softball team traveled to Luray, Va., to compete in the Virginia State Championship. The team started the season with a strong run in the District tournament going undefeated and brought home the District 8...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – Pungoteague resident Maurice Spector is one of the most prolific self-taught artists on the Eastern Shore. His work consists primarily of watercolor paintings and sculptures made of cherry, oak, and walnut wood. “I work every single day,” Spector...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Exmore Town Council at its July 11 meeting was made aware of an issue stemming from a lack of affordable housing on the Eastern Shore: residents living full time in campers, which is prohibited by town code. Town Manager Robert Duer called...
