by James Ritch | Feb 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: On the theme of looking for solutions, rather than debating causes, there’s an action going on here on the Shore which merits mention. But first some history. Until about 1880, the Shore was functionally an island, and products coming on and going off...
by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2022 | Headlines
FRIGID TEMPERATURES CREATE TRAVEL HAZARDS Motorists must continue to avoid travel with refreeze in the forecast Hampton Roads is in for a bitterly cold night, when travel will be treacherous. Regardless of a road’s condition earlier today, below-freezing temperatures...
by James Ritch | Jan 26, 2022 | Headlines, Uncategorized
Staff Report – The National Weather Service has issued a briefing regarding the potential for another winter storm Friday night into Saturday. Threats: Heavy snow, high winds, coastal flooding. Timing: Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Location: Along and east...
by James Ritch | Jan 21, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has upgraded the winter storm watch in both counties to a winter storm warning, with 3 to 6 inches of snow and a light glaze of ice possible in Northampton (full warning here) and 1 to 3 inches expected in...
by James Ritch | Jan 20, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 10 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Jan. 20, until 7 p.m. this evening. A winter storm watch will be in effect from Friday morning until Saturday morning....