by James Ritch | Jan 6, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A Virginia Department of Health (VDH) official said Tuesday a surge in demand for COVID-19 tests is due to a combination of factors, including an increase in cases resulting from the omicron variant, along with people traveling and gathering during...
by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Each of Accomack County’s public schools has received the state accreditation rating of “accreditation waived” for the second year in a row as the consequences of closing schools to students during the COVID-19 pandemic wreak havoc on Standards...
by James Ritch | Sep 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack County Public Schools welcomed 4,204 students back to the classroom Tuesday, and enrollment is expected to increase, Superintendent Chris Holland announced at the school board meeting Tuesday night. The first day of school began and...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted 8-1 Tuesday night to allow fall sports in the upcoming school year – including football, volleyball, cross-country running, and cheerleading – upon the recommendation of Superintendent Chris Holland. The school...
by James Ritch | Oct 31, 2020 | Headlines
The Eastern Shore Health District is offering free COVID-19 testing at a drive-thru testing clinic Monday, Nov. 9, at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. or until testing supplies run out. ESHD staff will provide you...