by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2021 | Opinion
As the Shore struggles to solve the difficult problem of getting affordable high-speed broadband to 100% of its homes and businesses, we ask, “What is the Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative doing to help?” In some Virginia counties, the electric co-ops are...
by James Ritch | Mar 22, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority, Spectrum, and Neubeam are steadily improving our access to highspeed broadband, defined by the FCC as 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds. Some of the hookup costs can be pricey, but most broadband...
by James Ritch | Sep 17, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A crowd of around 70 — socially distanced and wearing masks — filled the Greenbackville fire hall Thursday, Sept. 10, to voice concerns about inadequate internet service in Captain’s Cove. Virtual schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased...
by James Ritch | Feb 10, 2020 | Headlines
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore’s first coworking space – for business professionals on-the-go and entrepreneurs who want to grow – is now open on Main Street in Exmore. The GIG – Gather, Innovate, Grow – offers access to all the cutting-edge...
by James Ritch | Oct 4, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A valuable resource for small-business professionals and budding entrepreneurs is coming to Exmore, a town at the crossroads of Accomack and Northampton counties. It’s called a “business incubator,” and it’s part of the Eastern Shore’s economic...
