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DAR members attend GHOTES genealogy conference
Fourteen members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) representing ten different Chapters from across the United States attended the Genealogy and History of the Eastern Shore (GHOTES) four day conference in Parksley held June 26-29, 2024. Of the Northampton County Chapter, Anne Barnes, Esther Baker, Cara Burton, Kathy Lehman, and Susan Robinson attended.
U.S. agency ranks Virginia hospitals
Once a year, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CMS posts hospital ratings on its website. Only 13% of them qualify for five stars based on a number of factors. “Mortality, safety, re-admissions, patient experience, and then timely or effective care – things like access and cost."
Onancock Rotary Makes Community Service Awards
Pictured left to right: Andre Elliott accepting for the YMCA and the Literary Council, Diane Lang accepting for Shore Christian Academy, Rev. Bill McClung President, Onancock Rotary Club, Stepannie Cuffee accepting for the Food Bank, Shawn Martin accepting for the Altzheimers Accociation. Not pictured: Garnett Kellam accepting for Occohannock on the Bay.
New addition to Food Bank Facility in Tasley now in planning stages
The Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is hoping to construct a new facility on the property in Tasley. Stephanie Cuffee from the Food Bank says the project ,which is in the early planning stages, would have a significant impact on the community. Cuffee says that the Food Bank is working with the Department of Housing and Community Development in Accomack County to secure a planning grant which will be crucial to building a new facility next to the original building.
Walmart gives to Eastern Shore Literacy Council
The Eastern Shore Literacy Council announces the receipt of a $1,000 grant from Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grant through Walmart Store #4378 in Onley, Virginia. The grant will be used to mail books to local children registered in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Spark Good Local Grants are available...
Bald eagle released into wild in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Following the sounds of freedom on the fourth, a sign of freedom is flying on the fifth. An injured bald eagle that had been found grounded in Newport News Park in March has spread its wings once more. While there were no injuries to...
State blames staffing shortage for Surry farmer’s water woes
When the 40-year-old well that’s provided drip irrigation to Surry County farmer Michael Drewry’s blueberry orchard began pumping out nothing but silt in February, Drewry contacted the Virginia Department of Health in hopes of securing a permit to drill a new one. State law mandates no one construct, rehabilitate or abandon a private well without […]
Crisfield among 93 jurisdictions nationwide awarded FEMA flood mitigation funding
WASHINGTON -- FEMA on Wednesday announced that 93 local communities, tribes and territories across all 10 FEMA regions will receive non-financial Direct Technical Assistance to help build ...
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”
As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […] The post Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing” appeared first on NC Newsline.
First of eight Luter-owned lots at Washington and James streets sold
The first of eight new residential lots at Washington, James and Clay streets created from the 2021 sale of town-owned land to developer Joseph Luter IV has found a buyer. According to Isle of Wight County land transfer records from June, Luter’s holding company, JWL34 LLC, sold a 0.14-acre lot fronting Washington last month to […]
Wheelabrator trash plant closes as regional waste authority pushes for new solutions
PORTSMOUTH — A plant that spent decades burning much of South Hampton Roads’ trash is now closed, meaning 1,500 tons of trash daily will be redirected to a landfill slated to reach capacity by the end of next year. The WIN Waste plant, formerly known as the Wheelabrator facility, closed this week and will be demolished over the next several months. For decades, it had been burning 80% of the ...
Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill
Laura Middleton of Smithfield hasn’t seen a statement from Dominion Energy showing her electricity usage since May of last year. She’s been making regular payments, but says none have been applied to any bills. “Our account currently shows a $2,800 credit and there’s no bills that it’s been applied to for a year,” Middleton said. […] The post Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill appeared first on The Tidewater News.
PHOTO: Moyock native conducts weapons maintenance aboard USS George Washington
Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Xander X. Curran, from Moyock, North Carolina, right, assigned to weapons department, conducts maintenance on an M2 .50 Caliber machine gun aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnathan M. Meighan)
Heat forces cancelation of summer concert
Tonight’s Downtown Smithfield summer concert, which would have featured the Hannah Jai Band, has been canceled due to an excessive heat warning by the National Weather Service. The weather service’s Wakefield office cited “dangerously hot conditions,” including heat index values of up to 110, in issuing the warning, which encourages people to stay in air-conditioned […]
Unleash your inner wild child at the Virginia Zoo adult night
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is hosting another adults-only night on Saturday July 13 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The popular event for guests 21+ gives grownups a chance to “unleash their inner wild child,” according to organizers. There will be free activities like bounces houses, lawn games and a […]
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