by James Ritch | Jul 25, 2022 | Headlines
By Connie Morrison — Silhouetted by the rising sun, and following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the northern herd of Chincoteague’s famous ponies, marshaled by the stalwart Saltwater Cowboys, made its annual trek down the beach around 7 a.m. Monday. The...
by James Ritch | Jul 13, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — A bomb threat Tuesday about Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa shut down a building until officers were able to search it. No explosive device was found. According to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells, the Sheriff’s Office received a report at...
by James Ritch | Jul 13, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Accomack County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Guard Shore Beach near Bloxom. Beach water samples collected July 12 by the Virginia Department of Health showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the state water...
by James Ritch | Jul 6, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing highlighting the heat threat for today, Wednesday, July 6, as well as severe thunderstorm risk areas for today, Thursday, and Friday. Overview and Impacts: Heat indices are expected to...
by James Ritch | Jul 5, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a one-page threat briefing highlighting the potential for severe weather late today (July 5) and again Wednesday afternoon and evening (July 6). Monitor the latest forecasts using the links...
