by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I attended the Lovefest 2020 in Cape Charles. I am appalled at the negligent disregard of mask-wearing and safe distancing for proactive containment and limit of dispersal of COVID-19. This reckless, inconsiderate irresponsibility to assist in the...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: During this pandemic period when we have to stay home I would like to thank some of the places that stayed open and/or had food that we could pick up or have delivered, especially to us elderly who seldom cook big meals anymore. Many thanks to Bill’s...
by James Ritch | Sep 25, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Gov. Ralph Northam and First Lady Pam Northam have tested positive for COVID-19. The Northams on Wednesday evening were notified that a member of the governor’s official residence staff, who works closely in the Northams’ living quarters, had...
by James Ritch | Jun 2, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam signed executive order 65 today, which will ease business restrictions on Friday, June 5, when most localities will enter Phase Two of his Forward Virginia plan to safely reopen the state’s economy. “Because of our collective...
by James Ritch | May 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam turned his attention to the economic impact of COVID-19 while speaking during a press conference today, as Forward Virginia Phase One took effect in most of the state, allowing some businesses to re-open following a 14-day...