by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton citizens won’t see any local tax hikes in fiscal year 2022, Finance Director John Chandler announced during the supervisors meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, one of the county’s tax rates will likely be decreased, following the...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — A new book about the first Northampton County Clerk of Court was released May 14. Margaret Rice, a retired teacher and lecturer living in Tiverton, England, set out a decade ago to trace the genealogy of her family, the Chappell family of Exeter, a...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — As of Friday, May 21, 41% of Virginians were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Virginia vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said during a press briefing. Citing President Joe Biden’s goal to have 70% of adult Americans vaccinated with at least one...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock is set to receive $1.1 million in federal money as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. On March 11, President Biden signed the act into law. The $1.9 trillion package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague High School seniors in a longstanding town tradition held a student-led Town Council meeting Monday, May 24, at the Town Council chambers. “Every year…we have student government come in, the seniors from our high school come in, and we...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A $1.2 million grant awarded through the state’s Community Development Block Grant program will help meet urgent needs on the Eastern Shore related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Accomack County Board of Supervisors at the May 19 meeting authorized...
by James Ritch | May 26, 2021 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder – The Nandua Warriors edged the Arcadia Firebirds 2-1 Monday evening in a physical, and at times, testy match on Arcadia’s home pitch. The tide shifted periodically in the first half, with each squad experiencing moments of offensive pressure....
by James Ritch | May 26, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf – The Broadwater Vikings seniors took the field in Exmore for the last time as the team faced off against Portsmouth Christian Academy last week, May 13. Katherine Brown, Dylan Caison, and Hannah Davis were all recognized and...
by James Ritch | May 26, 2021 | Sports
By Brennan Waldorf – The Arcadia Firebirds traveled to Onley to face off against the Nandua Warriors May 18. The Firebirds bats came ready to play, having pivotal battles with Reghan Hintz right out the gate. They took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never looked...
by James Ritch | May 26, 2021 | Sports
Story and photo by Matthew Yoder – Chincoteague vaulted into first place in the softball standing, following a long-awaited win against Nandua last Thursday, May 13 on the island. Nandua scored a run in the top of the first after Hailey Justice brought home Lyric...
