by James Ritch | Nov 6, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Sixteen-year veteran clerk James A. Lilliston Sr. of the Accomack treasurer’s office obtained two feats Tuesday at the polls. He will be the next Accomack treasurer and the first black man to hold the position. Lilliston received 7,449...
by James Ritch | Oct 9, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I’m writing in support of Brandy Custis Childress for Treasurer of Accomack County. I’ve known Brandy for quite some time and trust that she will bring a welcomed change to that office. Brandy’s experience within the banking industry, alone, makes her a...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2019 | Obituaries
Ms. Pamela Jo Thornes Childress, 51, of Birdsnest and formerly Clam, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2019, following a battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1968, to the late Elton Thornes of Clam and the late Lottie Thornes Bullard of Cape...
by James Ritch | Apr 2, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — A substitute teacher accused last week of having firearms at Nandua High School, which is a felony, told authorities “he did not realize” that guns could not be kept in his car while on the premises. Phillip Gordon Stewart, 63, was initially...
