by James Ritch | Apr 7, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board on April 5 held a public meeting in which face masks were optional for all attendees, the first since COVID-19 mitigation strategies initially were instituted. The school board did not take action on masks at its March...
by James Ritch | Mar 3, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Accomack County school board should go with the governor’s order to allow parents to decide if their child should wear a mask or not. If they cannot do this, maybe it is time for some new school board members. Loise Johnson,...
by James Ritch | Mar 3, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted 8-1 Tuesday night to make face masks optional for students on school buses, following new mask guidelines issued Feb. 25 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Superintendent Chris Holland noted...
by James Ritch | Feb 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: To mask or not to mask, that is the question? Masks were intended to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. That has not worked. COVID-19 has continued to infect people. The next variant has been wild and it is time to start living with the COVID-19...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: So we question what behaviors are best given the impact of the new variant which has increased cases dramatically. We’re told six feet isn’t far enough now and to use masks inside no matter your status. When we need professional services at our homes...
