by James Ritch | Sep 7, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — At approximately 10:12 a.m., on today’s date (Sept 7), the Virginia State Police was called upon to investigate a two-vehicle crash on the Eastern Shore that resulted in a single fatality. The crash occurred on Route 13/Lankford Highway at Rogers...
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2021 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — The Broadwater Vikings began their football season in Exmore on Aug. 29 against Southampton Christian Academy. They lost a hard-fought battle 30-22. Offensively, the Vikings brought a well balanced passing and rushing attack for most of the game....
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2021 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames— The Nandua Warriors played their first home game of the season against the Rappahannock Raiders last Friday, August 12. It was their first game since early November 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. They lost 41-6. The Raiders started the game...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Speakers during a question-and-answer session at Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 26, in Tasley, voiced concerns about internet access on the Eastern Shore, saying electric cooperatives in other parts of the...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV) announced this week it has purchased the former G. F. Horne assisted living facility in Onancock. ESCADV is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Features
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – The Office, a newly opened professional workspace in Belle Haven featuring open and private office space and high-speed internet, isn’t your average old building that has been repurposed and given a new lease on life. Originally...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Roderick Bell, who is originally from Fairview and graduated from Northampton High School in 1991, was a silver winner in the 42nd annual Telly Awards for his documentary, “I Got a Story to Tell,” about the homeless population in Charlotte, N.C....
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County Public Schools has released the results of its annual school survey, which suggests that the school environment for its students and teachers is on par with other Virginia school divisions, with a few exceptions such as student...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Since Aug. 1, the Eastern Shore has reported 528 cases of COVID-19; 43 hospitalizations, including nine hospitalizations since Sept. 1; and seven deaths. Riverside Health System is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock officials will continue work on updating the town’s comprehensive plan after a public hearing was held Aug. 23. Town Manager Matt Spuck said the plan will go back to the planning commission for review, with consideration of public and...
