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July 2020
Luria Sponsors Legislation to Provide Aid to Rural Hospitals
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Congresswoman Luria announced her support for the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act (H.R. 6365), which would provide financial assistance to rural health care providers that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, nineteen rural hospitals closed due to financial strain—and with a massive uptick in patients due to coronavirus, our rural communities are relying on their local hospitals now more than ever. “As the Representative for Virginia’s Eastern Shore, I know how…
Find out more »E.S. Community Services Board Meeting
The Eastern Shore Community Services will have its regular monthly Board Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Administration Office, 24233 Lankford Highway, Tasley, VA, at 9:00 AM.
Find out more »Virtual Walk for Life Finale!
Saturday, July 11, 2020 All Activities 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Radiothon on WESR 103.3 Mini Walk for Life - Pregnancy Center, Onley Open House - Pregnancy Center, Onley Tune into 103.3, WESR from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and help us raise much needed funds for the Accomack & Northampton Pregnancy Center. Call 757-787-3200 to donate. Credit Cards accepted. Walk for Life at the Accomack & Northampton Pregnancy Center to show your support. Consider asking family and friends to sponsor you. Walk as…
Find out more »Sailing Camp at ESY&CC
The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club is holding youth sailing camps for ages 7-17 again this summer. Both half-day and full day camps will be offered. Instructors will provide on-the-water sailing instruction, from beginner to advanced, taught to each participant’s skill level. On-shore activities, including games, will complement sailing instruction. Lead instructors are US Sailing, CPR and First-Aid certified. Dates of the half-day camps are Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday, July…
Find out more »Christmas in July at Copper Creations
Copper Creations in Melfa is having Christmas in July Saturday, July 18th from 10 to 4 PM. Guest Artists: Studio 107-Jewelry Missy Floyd of Tumbled by the Bay with tumblers and live music. For more info please call 757-709-9106
Find out more »Water Shut-Off in Town of Parksley
The water will be shut off in the Town of Parksley, Thursday, July 16th from 8 AM Until 5 PM. The town is replacing fire hydrants and valves.
Find out more »Pearl Market at the old Latimer Grader Shed
The Pearl Market at the Latimer Grader Shed is quickly becoming a Shore favorite! Come check it out Saturday, July 18 from 9 -1 at 4198 Latimer Siding Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310 All public is welcome! Great vendor's include Van Dessel Farms, Mint & Honey Boutique, Salvaged From The Sea, Amy B Catering, Heath seafood : crab meat and scallops, Barrier Islands Salt, WT Honey, Seaside Coops, LJ Creations, Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting, Micro greens from the Shore, Cherrystone Aqua Farms, Good As It Gifts, Windsor House, Cape Charles Carnivores, Table & Tonic, Soul Shine Design Co, Soul…
Find out more »Chincoteague Reimposes State of Emergency
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va.- The town of Chincoteague is back under a State of Emergency. Earlier this month, the town council voted to lift that state of emergency. Just ten days later, the council unanimously decided to reimpose it. Chincoteague's Emergency Management Coordinator Bryan Rush says the decision did not depend on federal funding, as Chincoteague would get the necessary funding regardless. Rush said the main reason the State of Emergency was re-imposed was that while it was lifted, it sent the message that COVID-19 was over and…
Find out more »Onancock Planning Commission Meeting
The Onancock Planning Commission will hold a meeting at 5:30 PM on Tuesday July 21, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Council Cambers at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417. Masks are required and physical distancing will be practiced.
Find out more »Back to School Community Fun Day. Saturday July 25
The Youth Awareness Team presents Back To School Community Fun day Saturday July 25 at the Cape Charles Town Park. This is a free event and participants are asked to bring lawn chairs. Masks are required. Free backpacks will be distributed. Parents must be present with child for backpacks. call R Minister Rebeckah James at 757-350-1758 for more information.
Find out more »Pearl Market at Latimer’s Grader Shed
Come to the Pearl Market to get everything you need this Saturday 9am to Noon!! Located at 4198 Latimer Siding Road, in the old Latimer Shed 2 miles north of the Bay Bridge-Tunnel. This week they will have cheeses from Creative Wedge, Free-range chickens/eggs from Seaside Coops, Produce from Seafield Farm, Shore Breeze, and Perrenial Roots. Other hot items include Edwards Country Ham, live lobsters, scallops, shrimp, crab meat. Amy B Catering will be flinging out breakfast along with her…
Find out more »Sailing Camp at ESY&CC
The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club is holding youth sailing camps for ages 7-17 again this summer. Both half-day and full day camps will be offered. Instructors will provide on-the-water sailing instruction, from beginner to advanced, taught to each participant’s skill level. On-shore activities, including games, will complement sailing instruction. Lead instructors are US Sailing, CPR and First-Aid certified. Dates of the half-day camps are Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday, July…
Find out more »34th annual Paul Nolz Soccer Camp
Paul Nolz, head soccer coach at Nandua High School, will be hosting his 34th annual soccer camp at the Onancock School, July 27th through the July 31. The camp for ages 4 through the 8th grade starts at 9:00am and ends at 11:30. Athletes will be divided by age & ability into smaller groups. The instruction at the soccer camp will focus on individual player development. Attacking & defending principles will be covered, along with dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, and…
Find out more »Accomack Board Personnel Committee to meet Thursday
There will be a meeting of the Personnel Committee of Accomack County’s Board of Supervisors at1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Chambers, 23296 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac, Virginia 23301. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss preliminary contract language for County Attorney position, one of the board’s two contracted employees. The meeting will be in closed session since it relates to personnel matters.
Find out more »Onancock Town Council Meeting
The Onancock Town Council will hold a meeting at 7:00 p.m. July 27, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Onancock Town Hall located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417. Physical distancing and masks are required at all times. You may stream the meeting by selecting the YouTube icon at the bottom of the Town’s website (www.Onancock.com). Please be aware this is not an interactive meeting and there is a 30-second delay in the streaming. Please submit any…
Find out more »August 2020
Accomack County differed real estate and personal property taxes due
The Accomack County Treasurer's Office is reminding taxpayers that the due date for 2020 real estate and personal property taxes are due August 3. Payments may be mailed, deposited in the drop box outside of the County Administration building in Accomac, or made via the County's tax payment website at accomacktax.com. For your convenience a new electronic check or e-check payment option has been added to the website that allows payments to be made for a flat fee of $1.50.
Find out more »Shore Delivery Corps new hours
Are you high-risk for COVID-19? Shore Delivery Corps remains ready to provide complimentary delivery of groceries or prescriptions safely to your doorstep. Call (757) 801-9950 for more information. Effective August 3, Shore Delivery Corps Call Center Hours are 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesdays thru Thursdays and Saturdays. Delivery Hours are 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesdays thru Thursdays and Saturdays. Stay Home. Stay Safe. Stay Well.
Find out more »ESYCC Youth Swim Camp
The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club, Melfa, is holding a swim camp for youth ages 5 to 12, Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will be grouped by swimming ability for a fun-filled week of stroke development, pool games and free swim. A swim competition will be held on Friday. The camp will be led by Mackenzie Lucy, certified swim instructor. The cost is $125 for full and social members and $150…
Find out more »Onancock Personnel Committee Meeting
The Onancock Personnel Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417 Physical distancing and masks are required at all times.
Find out more »ACPS Kindergarten Registration
Accomack County Public Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at all Elementary Schools Parent or Guardian only may attend. Please do not bring children. First come first serve. Parents will be escorted into the building. Numbers will be given out as you enter the parking lot. Parents need to stay in their car until it is their turn to keep everyone safe.
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