Charlie Russell, Author at Shore Daily News

Absentee voting for Democratic primary to begin in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Elections says in-person absentee voting for the March 3 Democratic primary will begin Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

Virginia general revenue up 7.6%

Governor Ralph Northam has announced that total general fund revenues in Virginia rose 7.6 percent in December, driven by a number of factors.

Corn, Soybeans, Cotton production up in Virginia

Virginia farmers produced more corn, soybean and cotton in 2019, according to the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.

Board of Supervisors updated on Eastern Shore University project

Terry Malarkey gave the Accomack County Board of Supervisors an update on a proposed Eastern Shore University Wednesday evening.

Accomack County Schools to be closed Monday

Superintendent Chris Holland has announced that Accomack County Schools will be closed Monday January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Memorial Day.

ESPL Heritage Center receives $500k Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a $500,000 grant for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Heritage Center at the new Public Library.

Accomack Supervisors vote to apply for state funds to improve Rt 175

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors authorized the staff to pursue two VDOT Smart Scale...

Northam declares state of emergency in advance of Monday’s rally in Richmond

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Wednesday in advance of expected...

Parksley passes resolution to become a second amendment sanctuary

The town of Parksley voted 5-1 to become a 2nd amendment sanctuary city at Monday night’s Town Council meeting.

Lewis among moderate Democrats not completely sold on all proposed gun control measures

RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- Some top Virginia Democratic senators are expressing reservations about plans...

Police chase reported at CBBT

A Delaware man is under arrest after a high speed chase on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel which ended in the suspect wrecking after hitting spike strips.

Luria votes against preventing Armed Forces from engaging Iran

Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted against a Democrat sponsored bill that would have prevented President Trump from intervening militarily in Iran.

Va. Lawmakers vote to ban firearms at State Capitol

RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- Virginia lawmakers voted Friday to ban firearms at the state Capitol, the...

Saturday morning crash claims life of a Horntown man

Early Saturday morning at approximately 6:17 a.m., the Virginia State Police was called to...

Red Door Empowerment gives baskets to ESCADV on Christmas

Red Door Empowerment gave out baskets of hope and love the Eastern Shore Coalition Against...

Virginia farmers urged to follow safety rules around grain bins

RICHMOND—As the rate of national grain bin fatalities climbs, Virginia farmers are being urged to...

Record number of Virginia students earn bachelor’s degrees in 2019

RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- A record number of students received bachelor’s degrees in Virginia last year. Data from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia shows that during the 2018-19 school year, public and private...

Estimates vary on the expected turnout for the January 20 gun rights lobbying event

Estimates vary on how many citizens could show up to Richmond to lobby on behalf of gun rights amid a political firestorm on how to curb mass shootings.