Charlie Russell, Author at Shore Daily News

Accomack Middle and High School students will have a slightly longer school day this year

Some Accomack County students will face a slightly longer day when they head back to school this...

Accomack School Board votes to adopt hybrid school opening plan

After 90 minutes of presentations, questions and public comments the Accomack County School Board...

Chincoteague reinstates State of Emergency

According to an article from WBOC.com, the town of Chincoteague is back under a State of...

ACPS to present reopening plan to School Board tonight

The Accomack County School Board will conduct its monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 at Metompkin...

Heat to ease slightly today but by Friday expect cooler weather

It is still going to be hot today but not quite as hot as Monday. There is a heat advisory in...

Nominations for the 2020 Accomack-Northampton FSA County Committee Elections

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Committees are a critical component...

Excessive Heat Advisory continues for the Eastern Shore

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Advisory in effect from Monday, 10:00 AM...

Onley Town Council responds to Mayor Hart’s comments

Last week WESR aired a statement by Mayor Matt Hart of Onley on a recent court case involving a censure of the Mayor. The Onley Town Council released this statement in response: “The Onley Town Council deeply regrets that...

Va. Democratic lawmakers call For unemployment benefit reforms

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Dozens of Democratic Virginia lawmakers are calling for reforms at the...

Hot weather expected well into next week

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Eastern Virginia and...

Governor Northam calls for a special legislative session to focus on the state budget

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has called for a special legislative session next...

Accomack County Supervisors hear report on Smart Scale Road Projects

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors were told by Assistant Administrator Rich Morrison that...

Accomack seeking grant to extend broadband service

Accomack County Administrator Mike Mason reported at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors...

ANPDC obtains funding to help families facing eviction

The Accomack Northampton Planning District Commission has obtained just under $250,000 in funds to assist eligible Eastern Shore families that are facing eviction or foreclosure. These funds can be used to pay rent and mortgage...