by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a plan to spend on tourism $260,000 in federal funds received as result of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds come to Accomack County through the Virginia Tourism Corporation and must...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — A group with a tradition of bidding together on Chincoteague ponies at the annual Pony Auction recently helped paint the carousel horses at the Chincoteague carnival grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company invited members of the Chincoteague...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — The Arcadia Firebirds hosted a varsity boys and girls track meet Thursday, May 12, featuring teams from Nandua, Chincoteague, and Broadwater. The following athletes placed in the meet: Boys Results 100-Meter Dash: Lavor Johnson 11.82 (Arcadia),...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Features
By Connie Morrison – On-and-off drizzle didn’t seem to hamper attendance or enthusiasm for this year’s annual festival. The theme for the fest reflected the two-year pause for COVID-19: “Long Time No Sea.” Jim Keating, of Herndon, Va., and...
