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Exmore Approved for $1M Block Grant, Edges Closer to Fully Funding Sewer Project

by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines

By Stefanie Jackson — Exmore has been approved by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to receive a maximum $1 million Community Development Block Grant for the town’s sewer project, successfully competing against other applicants for a...

Parksley Council Approves 2022 Budget, Starts Mini-Park Construction

by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines

By Carol Vaughn — The Parksley Town Council Monday approved a $780,000 budget for fiscal year 2022, including $516,400 in the general fund and $263,600 in the water and sewage department budget. The budget includes no tax or rate increases. The only rate change is a...

Onancock Releases New Logos, Motto in Brand Launch

by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines

By Carol Vaughn — Onancock celebrated the formal launch of its new brand during Second Friday events on North Street July 9. Additionally, a new website, experienceonancock.com, has been launched. Onancock Main Street was awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism...

Pet Pigs Permitted: One of Several Chincoteague Ordinance Changes

by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines

By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at the July 6 meeting approved changes to the town ordinances, including one that allows residents to keep a pet pig within town limits. The code prohibits keeping “one or more hogs” or having a hog pen in town. The...