by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – American Legion Northampton Post 56 celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday with oysters, prime rib, and a packed house of guests. More than 100 people attended the event, which filled the main meeting room and spilled into a seating...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – An Antares rocket carrying 8,300 pounds of scientific experiments and cargo, lifted off from Wallops Island Saturday, Feb. 19, at 12:40 p.m., and shook windows and spectators across Accomack County. The rocket successfully docked with...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Court Postings
By Nancy Drury Duncan – A plea agreement was reached with Heather Renee Corbin, 35, of New Church, charged with robbery and distribution of cocaine. According to the terms of the agreement, Corbin pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact of a...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames – The Broadwater Vikings girls varsity basketball team hosted its last home game of the season Friday, Feb. 18. The Vikings faced Gateway Christian Academy. The Vikings won 34-13. The Vikings’ defense opened the game with a strong showing, forcing...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Article – Broadwater eighth grader Rylee Coates participated in the 2022 VISAA (Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association) State Track and Field Indoor Championship Saturday, Feb. 19, in Richmond. Coates came in fifth place, clearing the 8-00.00 or...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Article – The Shorebots, FIRST Robotics Team 1908, traveled to Newport News, Sunday, Feb. 20, to visit the Peninsula Stem Gym. The Shorebots were invited to the Stem Gym by fellow FIRST Robotics Team 2363 Triple Helix. The team was able to test drive its...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Article – The class 1 and 2 VHSL State Wrestling Tournament was held at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va., this past weekend Feb. 18 and 19. Nandua, Arcadia, and Northampton each participated in the tournament. Three wrestlers placed in the top six....
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz – The Chincoteague girls basketball team was named first in the region after its impressive 10-2 regular season. The Ponies were awarded a home game to start off regional play taking on Essex High School. Chincoteague came out hot at the start of the...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz – The Nandua girls basketball team traveled to King William Friday, Feb. 18, for a regional tournament matchup. The Lady Warriors were unable to take down the Cavaliers, losing 70-28 and ending the season with a final record of 6-10 and second in the...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Article – The Nandua Warriors swim team made an impressive showing at the VHSL (Virginia High School League) Class 2 Swimming and Diving Championship Thursday, Feb. 17 in Richmond. Thirty-four teams participated in the meet. The Nandua boys team came in...
