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June 24, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Gov. Northam: COVID-19 Cases Down, Vaccines Up

Gov. Northam: COVID-19 Cases Down, Vaccines Up

By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam today noted one year has passed since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Virginia, but the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is well underway and residents are looking forward to the end of the coronavirus pandemic. “It...
Accomack Schools Briefed on COVID-19

Accomack Schools Briefed on COVID-19

By Stefanie Jackson – Accomack schools Coordinator of Student Health Services Tonya Martin had “excellent news” for the school board Tuesday night on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the county. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s school...
Gov. Northam: COVID-19 Cases Down, Vaccines Up

Governor: 34K Vaccines Administered Daily

By Stefanie Jackson – Gov. Ralph Northam said on Thursday that cases of COVID-19 and related hospitalizations are down, but with the COVID-19 case positivity rate holding at about 10%, Virginians must continue practicing social distancing, wearing face coverings, and...