by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chris Linton’s father, Claude, has been growing chickens for Tyson Foods since the Temperanceville processing plant sign had the Holly Farms logo instead of the current brand. They are small growers, with two houses just off the highway near...
by James Ritch | Dec 24, 2019 | Features
By Carol Vaughn The State Water Control Board in December approved groundwater withdrawal permits for 45 poultry operations in Accomack County. Each application was evaluated “individually and collectively” by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality “to...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I was wondering if I was the only one getting the horrible smells from the six chicken barns across from the convenience center on the road from Hwy. 13 to Wachapreague? I am certain the odor is not coming from the dump. If it were, I think people would...
