DRIVING MISS DAISY BY ALFRED UHRY Directed by Terry Bliss A newly recorded production starring the cast of our most recent production, E.A. McMath, Sam Cooper, and Jim Szablewicz.     Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry, is set in Atlanta and spans the twenty-five years between 1948 to 1973, telling the now familiar story of  Daisy Wertham, a stubborn, elderly Southern widow, and Hoke Coleburn, the Black man hired to be her chauffeur. What begins as a…

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Eastern Shore Laboratory will again offer summer intern opportunities for senior high school and college students who are primary residents of the Eastern Shore to work at the lab on various research projects related to marine science. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with research scientists and graduate students on projects ranging from shellfish aquaculture to water quality to restoration ecology. The goal of the program is to provide hands-on learning and…

We are shaped by what we inherit. Our ecological environment, culture, ancestors, and parents pass on perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and values embedded in our bodies, DNA, and emotions before we are born. We are influenced by what we experience. Our birth, childhood, family systems dynamics, school, faith tradition, and communities continue to inform who we are, what we believe, and our place in the world. On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at noon, you are invited to spend a virtual lunch with…

The Scholarship Committee of the Accomack-Northampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is accepting applications for its 2020/2021 Eunice Fisher Morris Scholarship.  The scholarship is open to graduating seniors in the public high schools of Accomack and Northampton counties who will be continuing their education.  Applications are available from the high school guidance department or by contacting anacdst96@gmail.com. All applications must be mailed to P. O. Box 192, attn: LaCourtney Bundick, Onley, VA 23418 and postmarked by March…

* In memory of Scott Webb, former chairman of the Randy Custis Memorial Fund and advocate of promoting athletics in our community * Eligible applicants are Northampton County students only * Intended Scholarship Use:  Post-secondary education programs including certificate, trade school, college or other educational endeavor, camps and events. *Applications available at all Northampton County Schools or by contacting Cathy Doughty @ cadoughty@ncpsk12.com * Applications due by April 30th, 2021

The Loyal Thomas Grimes, Jr.  Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Loyal Thomas “Tommy” Grimes Jr. and his pursuit of excellence in multiple endeavors, both in his professional and his everyday life.   Loyal Thomas Grimes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Inc offers a one-time scholarship to students who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. Student(s) will be chosen from the four Eastern Shore of Virginia High Schools: Arcadia, Chincoteague, Nandua,…

Social Security benefits help secure a comfortable retirement.  Retirees and their family need to be aware of the ways to protect this financial benefit.  Eastern Shore Public Library is hosting a free virtual program by the Shore’s Social Security Administration’s Public Affairs Specialist on Friday, April 2, at 12:00/noon.  This 30 minute program focuses on fraud prevention, survivor benefits, SSA’s online services, and concerns about the solvency of Social Security trust funds. The program is specifically designed for those already…