by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report – The Town of Cape Charles reported no injuries from a July 4 fireworks accident in which an equipment malfunction caused a fire that abruptly brought the town’s annual fireworks show to an early end. The town posted a message on its Facebook page...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. James R. Boggs, 67, of Tasley, departed this life Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence. Born in Norfolk, he was the beloved son of Margaret Reid Colon. He was reared by his adopted parents, the late Bishop Arthur Ray Boggs and the late Alice May Downing...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. William Hanson “Bill” West, of Nelsonia, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 11, 1921, in Modest Town, son of the late John Hanson “Hance” West and the late Blanche Bundick West. Following...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Lillian “Krutie” Kruithof Watson passed away at home in the early morning hours of July 1, 2022. She was 96. She is survived by her daughters, Florence Alice Runge, of Baltimore, Kathleen Frances Denworth, of Florida, and Evelyn Jean Shaeffer, of Florida;...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Barbara Jo “Jody” Moore Cannon, 73, of Tangier Island, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 1, 2022, from Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Crisfield, Md., on Oct. 12, 1948, and raised on Tangier Island, she...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Features
The town of Accomac celebrated Independence Day with its tradition non-motorized parade Monday, July 4. Click on any photo to view gallery. Veterans march in Accomac’s nonmotorized Independence Day parade Monday, July 4. Photo by Carol Vaughn. A bicyclist...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Ralph Lasher passed away peacefully in Onancock, on June 23, 2022, after a long and well-lived life. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose, and leaves behind four children, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews....
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a one-page threat briefing highlighting the potential for severe weather late today (July 5) and again Wednesday afternoon and evening (July 6). Monitor the latest forecasts using the links...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Headlines
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a weather briefing for the July Fourth weekend. Key Points: Dry weather and sunny skies today with high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. A cold front slowly approaches and crosses the region...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Following a letter from a reader, we invited commentary on the House Select Committee’s Jan. 6 hearings. This is a response to the hearings. Dear Editor: The Jan. 6 Select Committee is indeed a select one — selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to ensure a...
