Accomack Authorizes Hangar Construction Agreements
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday authorized County Administrator Mike Mason to enter into agreements needed for construction of a hangar at the Accomack County Airport in Melfa. The Virginia General Assembly in 2020 budgeted $2...
Accomack Approves Tourism Grant Uses
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a plan to spend on tourism $260,000 in federal funds received as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds come to Accomack County through the Virginia Tourism Corporation and must...
On 8-1 Vote, Accomack Supervisors Approve Townhouse Development
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for a proposed mixed-use development with 140 townhouses, planned to be rentals, on property surrounded on three sides by the Captains Cove community....
Chincoteague (Carousel) Ponies Get Facelift From Friends Group
By Carol Vaughn — A group with a tradition of bidding together on Chincoteague ponies at the annual Pony Auction recently helped paint the carousel horses at the Chincoteague carnival grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company invited members of the Chincoteague...
Kimberly Wert Honored as First Team All-SEC
By Whitney Metz — Nandua graduate Kimberly Wert adds an All-SEC First Team honor to her impressive career. Wert recently took over the all-time home run record for the University of Missouri after hitting 55 homers since the 2019 season. She leads the Tigers with 17...
Forest Flynn Wins Atlantic 10 Pole Vault Championship
By Whitney Metz — Forest Flynn, a Northampton High School graduate and junior at George Mason University, won the Atlantic 10 pole vault championship Saturday, May 7, at the conference championship meet held at Virginia Commonwealth University. The conditions were...
Firebirds Pick Up Another Win
By Adolphus Ames — The Northampton Yellow Jackets varsity baseball team hosted the Arcadia Firebirds Tuesday, May 17. The Firebirds won 18-0. The Firebirds took control of the game early on, scoring seven runs in the first inning. The Yellow Jackets were unable to...
Lady Firebirds Softball Team Records Big Win Over Yellow Jackets
By Whitney Metz — The Lady Yellow Jackets hosted the Arcadia Firebirds Tuesday, May 17, for the final regular season district game of the season for both teams. The Lady Firebirds were dominate on offense starting in the second inning, as the team put up eight runs...