by Carol Vaughn | Sep 16, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn For those who enjoyed hearing the rock band Molly Hatchet on Saturday, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce brings this teaser: “Stay tuned for next year’s band,” said Robert Sabbatini, the chamber’s executive director. Under blue skies...
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 | 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 | Feb 18, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission are looking for a new executive director after Robie Marsh announced he is leaving the position to take a job as financial analyst with A&N...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Results of a survey about a proposed 50-mile bicycling and walking trail along the Shore’s railroad right-of-way indicate high interest in the project. The area being studied by the highway department is between Cape Charles and Hallwood. The survey...