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June 25, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

CARES Act Money Coming for Schools

By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack and Northampton County Public Schools combined will receive more than $2.3 million in financial relief through the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), according to a May 1 press release from Virginia...
Governor Issues State of Emergency for COVID-19

Governor Issues State of Emergency for COVID-19

By Carol Vaughn . Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia on Thursday, after the Virginia Health Department announced there are 17 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. . As of Thursday, there were no known cases of the virus on the...