by James Ritch | Aug 2, 2022 | Headlines
Story and Photos by Stefanie Jackson – Congresswoman Elaine Luria was on the Eastern Shore on Monday to announce nearly $1 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to benefit Northampton County emergency medical services and...
by James Ritch | Dec 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Exmore received an offer from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development on Dec. 16 for a $6.3 million grant and $3.2 million loan that, if combined with other grant and loan offers the town has received, would fully fund its...
by James Ritch | Jun 25, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Four Eastern Shore locations are among 15 in Virginia to receive a portion of $4,869,900 in federal grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for infrastructure improvements. The funding was awarded through the Community Facilities Direct...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – As Exmore continues to weigh its options for replacing its outdated sewer plant, including opportunities for both public and private partnerships, one citizen suggested a “third option.” Ken Dufty, an Exmore business owner, opposes an offer from...
by James Ritch | Dec 8, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore again will have a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office to help low-income Accomack and Northampton County families purchase or repair new or existing homes, thanks to Congresswoman Elaine...