by James Ritch | Aug 13, 2021 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — For the past few weeks, coaches and players throughout the Eastern Shore have been preparing to return to the football field. The Nandua Warriors have been preparing since July 29. “We have almost an entirely new team this season,” said head coach...
by James Ritch | Aug 13, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — On Aug. 12, 2021 (Thursday), the Virginia State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatality in Accomack County, Eastern Shore, Virginia. According to State Police, the vehicle crash occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m., on Route 13/Lankford Highway,...
by James Ritch | Aug 13, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The cost of Northampton High School renovations and construction that will transform it into a modern middle and high school complex has increased by more than $9 million in the last nine months, from about $39 million in October 2020 to nearly...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles Town Council held a town hall meeting Aug. 10 for concerned citizens to get answers about the local concrete plant’s proposed zoning changes that would allow its business to grow. “Many people have many concerns on many levels –...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
A service to celebrate the lives of husband and wife, Mr. Milton T. “Buddy” Hickman Jr. and Mrs. Robin Melton Hickman, who passed away just five days apart in November 2020, will be held at the Belle Haven Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at 1 p.m., with the Rev....
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Floyd Earl Johnston, 57, of Accomac, passed away peacefully Aug. 6, 2021, at his home. Born Feb. 19, 1964, in Great Falls, Mont., he was the son of Annie Ellen Johnston and the late Harold Leroy Johnston. Floyd was a graduate of Onancock High School, Thomas Nelson...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jean Autry, 92, wife of the late Colbourne Henry Autry and a resident of Tangier Island, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at her home with her daughter and grandson at her side. Born Dec. 7, 1928, on Tangier, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. James Francis Adams, affectionately known as Big Jim, passed away peacefully Aug. 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 28, 1960, a son to the late James Francis Adams Sr. and Louise Tull, Big Jim made his way in the world by owning and operating...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Edith Doughty, 94, a resident of Exmore, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, at The Citadel at Nassawadox in Nassawadox. A native of Craddockville, she was the daughter of the late Rosser C. Doughty and the late Mary Gregory Doughty. She was a retired loan officer...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Daniel E. Baumbaugh, 93, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at his home in Bloxom. Born April 28, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Daniel Baumbaugh and the late Jean Brown Baumbaugh and he lived in Bloxom for more than 19 years. He was a retired...
