by Carol Vaughn | Aug 18, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to increase pay for Department of Public Safety first responders, following recommendations made last month by Director of Public Safety Charles R. Pruitt. Supervisor Donald L. Hart Jr. made...
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 | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time bonus for county employees who are first responders, with the money coming from state and federal funds. The board also directed the county administrator to come back to them at a future...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A dozen local agencies exercised their skills in an emergency operations drill Wednesday at Accomack County’s new Emergency Operations Center. The exercise introduced the new facility to agency representatives who, during a real emergency, will be...