by James Ritch | Jan 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Melfa residents are expressing their gratitude after receiving a care package from the small town last week. The packages included disposable face masks for adults and children, hand sanitizer, and a $100 Food Lion gift card. Residents thanked the...
by James Ritch | Nov 19, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a new program intended to attract businesses to the county. The resolution passed by the board, 8-0, establishes an economic development investment program, including a way to award grants...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County is in need of more child care options, including for infants and toddlers, according to two speakers during a public comment period at the Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21. According to speakers Ann Williams, of...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague resident Nancy Payne spoke during a public comment period at the town council’s Thursday, Oct. 15, work session about regulations for posting political campaign signs. “I was here before, in 2004,” to talk about this, she said, adding,...
by James Ritch | Oct 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn – Parksley has distributed half of the federal CARES Act money allotted the town by Accomack County in the first round of funding. A second round of funding is expected, likely in the same amount, around $71,000, according to the council discussion....