by James Ritch | Nov 12, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam returned to his hometown of Onancock on Thursday for the announcement a $20 million investment in broadband internet on the Eastern Shore by Spectrum, a Charter Communications company. Spectrum will provide services to more...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I was delighted to discover I’ll get a “two-fer” when I go to vote at the new location of the Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 24387 Joynes Neck Road in Accomac. Sawmill Park is a Wi-Fi hotspot for those of us who don’t get reliable internet...
by James Ritch | Sep 24, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) Executive Director Robert Bridgham updated Northampton supervisors Sept. 22 on the public entity’s continued efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the Shore. In 2018, ESVBA...
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 | Aug 27, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors spent their Aug. 25 work session brainstorming how to spend the second round of federal funding the county will receive from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. Northampton qualified to receive...
