by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Features
Photos by Stefanie Jackson — Northampton High School held its 2022 commencement Saturday, June 4. There was a three-way tie for valedictorian among Mallory Hook, Jennifer Kim, and Dev Patel, who each earned a 4.5 GPA. In addition to the three valedictorians, the...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton school board chose Jaime Cole as the school division’s next superintendent at a special meeting Thursday night. Cole has served as Northampton schools’ associate superintendent for the past year and will take over for...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin – Our internet tubes this week could barely (!) contain all the information that came out about baldness. Although some men like being bald and some women love bald men, the usual male pattern (!) is to regret losing your hair and then trying to do...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Carol Vaughn – The Nandua High School 2022 commencement ceremony was held Thursday, June 2, at the school, with 132 students graduating. The Class of 2022 valedictorian was Kaeden Rippon. Salutatorian was Sadie Taylor. Class historian was Carlo...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Features
Photos by Whitney Metz – Yadira Sanchez Gomez speaks to classmates in her valedictorian address. Students stand as they watch classmates enter the gymnasium. Assistant Principal Mrs. Esther Ceus speaks to audience and students before awarding diplomas. Principal Shaun...
by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – The recent appearance of Spanish mackerel in the lower bay means that all of the expected summertime species have arrived into Virginia waters. Cobia fishing continues to heat up, even though the legal season to keep a fish doesn’t arrive until June 15....
by James Ritch | Jun 9, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Two dogs from the Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control Facility in Melfa are on their way to a new life, after a volunteer pilot Saturday flew the dogs from the Melfa airport to an animal rescue organization in New Jersey. Gia, a young beagle, and...
by James Ritch | Jun 9, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at the June 6 meeting congratulated the Chincoteague High School Lady Ponies teams on winning district championships in junior varsity volleyball, varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, and varsity softball. “I believe...
by James Ritch | Jun 9, 2022 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Frances Bailey is an empowered woman who recovered her lost hope and is not only helping other women and men find purpose in their lives but is teaching them how they can help others, building a chain of strong individuals with a global reach....
by James Ritch | Jun 9, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz – On Tuesday, June 7, the Nandua Warriors soccer team hosted the 2022 Virginia Class 2 State Quarterfinal game against the Central Woodstock Falcons. The Falcons held a 16-4-1 record coming into the game and were awarded second in their region. The...
