by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2022 | Features
A career Navy officer was installed Aug. 26 as the leader of Surface Combat Systems Center, Wallops Island, the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s largest military base. Cmdr. Jason Flanagan is the new commanding officer of the center, which includes administrative offices...
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 | Mar 30, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — Two crew members were injured and a third was found dead in the aircraft after a Navy E-2D Hawkeye crashed north of Chincoteague around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The report of the crash triggered a massive response, including search of the area by air and...
by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – An Antares rocket carrying 8,300 pounds of scientific experiments and cargo, lifted off from Wallops Island Saturday, Feb. 19, at 12:40 p.m., and shook windows and spectators across Accomack County. The rocket successfully docked with...
