by James Ritch | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson- Northampton Middle School Principal Ron Yorko met with the Northampton school board on Sept. 27 to explain his plan for schoolwide implementation of the Level Literacy Intervention in what he called “an all hands on deck approach” to improve...
by James Ritch | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Submitted Article The museum is off and running with plans for Heritage Days 2019 exhibits and programs. The museum partners with many of the Chincoteague Island groups and nonprofits to bring a fun and educational opening weekend in March. The theme this year, chosen...
by James Ritch | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Submitted Article The Chincoteague Storytelling Guild is hosting its monthly Story Swap on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance (CCA) building, 6309 Church St. The theme for the evening is “Nature.” At every Story Swap, members of the...
by James Ritch | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Story and Photo by Stefanie Jackson Last weekend, Cape Charles Harbor was unexpectedly taken over by a Viking ship. It was not originally scheduled to stop at Cape Charles, but Hurricane Florence caused the ship to alter its course, resulting in a rare nautical treat...
by James Ritch | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson In honor of the recent 50th anniversary of the Do Drop Inn restaurant and lounge in Weirwood – one of the oldest blackowned businesses on the Eastern Shore still in operation – local radio station WHRO held a live broadcast of “Another View” with...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Submitted Articles The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking 12 species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center to grow into tree seedlings that will become the forests of tomorrow. Virginia landowners interested in sharing their...