Accomack County News

RICHMOND - One of the most well-respected statesmen the Eastern Shore has produced is retiring after a career spanning more than three decades of state politics.

William Fleming Principal Susan Willis was placed on paid administrative leave June 11.

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors will precede their work session Wednesday, Nov.

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced that $28.7 million in refinancing savings would be distributed to 28 Virginia school divisions -- including Accomack County -- and the Literary Fund.

According to Sheriff Larry Giddens , on Thursday, Oct. 29 [2009] at approximately 9:29 p.m., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office received a report of an armed robbery at the B&G Market in Accomac.

More than seven decades ago a small camp for boys existed on a farm in Northampton County.

MAPPSVILLE -- Three Accomack County residents are charged with animal cruelty, Accomack County Sheriff Larry Giddens said.

ACCOMAC - Accomack County's far-flung geography doesn't lend itself to destination walking - to get to the store, or to a neighbor's house, vehicle travel is usually needed.

Accomack County was recognized by the National Weather Service as one of more than 1,500 storm-ready communities in the United States after meeting a rigorous set of criteria.

Shore residents lined up to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu this week as local elementary and preschool students were hard hit by the virus.

ONANCOCK --A downtown Onancock store that stood empty for more than two decades has been purchased by a businessman and former political candidate with Shore roots.

In a bid to halt the spread of an invasive vine that can crowd out native plants and endanger the habitats of animals, Virginia agriculture officials are announcing a quarantine on beach vitex.

In a bid to halt the spread of an invasive vine that can crowd out native plants and endanger the habitats of animals, Virginia agriculture officials are announcing a quarantine on beach vitex.

ACCOMAC - The Eastern Shore Health District has announced two special seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be offered for those without insurance coverage.

Accomack County officials voted to set aside an additional $720,000 for the county's rainy day fund in an attempt to bring that reserve up to a recommended 8 percent of revenue by 2016, two years earlier than the previous target date.

PARKSLEY - Wallops Research Park's master plan is complete and the leadership council that will govern the park has been appointed.

Accomack County officials said they will re-examine what can be done about the dilapidated Whispering Pines Motel building in Tasley.

PARKSLEY - Accomack is the most overweight county in Virginia, a health professional told the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday night.

Accomack County and Onley officials broke ground Monday on the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. Route 13 in Onley.

Consolidating building and grounds maintenance services between Accomack County and the county's school district could save money in the long-term, but those savings likely would not be seen in the first year.