by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Gayhart A. Northam, 60, of Onancock, departed this life on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. Born in Onancock, Gayhart was son of Catherine Northam and Booker Anderson. He was formerly a member of the National Guard....
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock celebrated the formal launch of its new brand during Second Friday events on North Street July 9. Additionally, a new website, experienceonancock.com, has been launched. Onancock Main Street was awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism...
by James Ritch | Jul 12, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Onancock’s allowance of homestays, short-term rentals, or more commonly referred to as Airbnb rentals. As a full-time resident in an agricultural district outside of Quinby, I am now dealing with a neighbor who has decided to...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onancock town council at the June 28 meeting authorized transfer of ownership of the town’s wastewater treatment facility to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. The HRSD will pay off all remaining debt owed on the facility, according to the...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Two applications for special use permits to operate homestays, or short-term rentals, in Onancock drew criticism during public hearings at Monday’s town council meeting. The properties for which permits were applied are 9 Market Street and 6 King...
