by James Ritch | Aug 2, 2022 | Headlines
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – Congresswoman Elaine Luria was on the Eastern Shore on Monday to announce nearly $1 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to benefit Northampton County emergency medical services and...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday voted 6-3 to implement four recommendations made by Director of Public Safety Charles R. Pruitt about how to improve fire and rescue services in the county. The board during a budget work session in...
by James Ritch | Jul 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Five Chincoteague first responders were recognized at the Tuesday, July 5, Chincoteague Town Council meeting for their lifesaving actions during two incidents. Bryan Rush, Chincoteague director of emergency services, presented citations to Jamie...
by James Ritch | Apr 13, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors have taken a major step toward imposing a county cigarette tax at the maximum rate allowed by state law. Supervisor John Coker made a motion Tuesday night that Northampton supervisors “work on adopting a resolution to...
by James Ritch | Mar 3, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Monday finalized the fiscal year 2023 county budget to be advertised for public hearing. The budget does not include funding for 31 new Department of Public Safety positions requested to provide 24-7 coverage...
