by James Ritch | Aug 19, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Three Eastern Shore groups — the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission, and Onancock Main Street — were among 64 local tourism initiatives to receive more than $860,000 in matching grants to expedite recovery...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — People speaking at a public hearing the Chincoteague Town Council held Thursday, July 15, to receive comments about how the town should use $2.9 million in federal funds coming through the American Rescue Act Plan urged the council to consider...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague typically would be preparing for its popular annual spring seafood festival. This year, after more than a year of restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an alternative celebration called “Around the Tump in 3 Days” is...
by James Ritch | Oct 8, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce announced its 2020 awards for citizen and business person of the year during the Chincoteague Town Council meeting Monday. Sue Johnson, owner of Blue Crab Treasures on Main Street, was selected as the Leonard...
by James Ritch | Sep 23, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at its Sept. 17 work session heard ideas for repurposing the former Chincoteague fire station on Main Street. A presentation by the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission and consultants Hill Studio included...
