by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Here I go again. I am reminded today of how much, as students, we cared for Accomac School. I remember the day it was discovered that someone had with a crayon drawn a line on the shiny tan tile that covered the lower half of the walls in the halls of...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The April 19 school board meeting failed to address several questions that those of us who support preservation and restoration came to ask. The only “conversation” was between school board member Paul Bull, demolition proponent, and Donald Booth, of DJG...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: First of all, it was reported that the cost to renovate Accomac School would be only slightly more than destroying it and building a metal and brick structure. Thus, the beginning of our effort to save this building. Second, who was responsible for...
by James Ritch | Apr 4, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Drummondtowne, “Accomack Shire,” is one of the oldest towns in Virginia and in the United States. Early residences date back to 1634. The town, under the King’s Colours, was founded in 1644. The original town name was changed to Accomac in 1893. Accomac...
