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Watch Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia

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Watch Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Scores of officers took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday ahead of the Special Olympics Virginia games.The run on Route 10, which began at the Appomattox Police Station in Chester and ended at Krause Road, raises money and awareness for athletes.Members of multiple law agencies, including the Chesterfield Police and the Chesterfield Sheriff's Office, took part in the run.When you see them come out here and …See the Story

2 Richmond restaurants make Southern Living's best restaurants in the south list

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2 Richmond restaurants make Southern Living's best restaurants in the south list

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Two Richmond restaurants have made the "20 Best New Restaurants In The South" list, according to Southern Living. Beaucoup in the city's Fan District, which opened back in 2024, has embraced the seasonal house cocktails and a curated menu. The magazine said that the Fresh-inspired restaurant's team has "a clear preference for Virginia seafood and the oyster chalkboard" in nearby popular locations like Cape Charles, Virgin…Read Article

Teen admits to drive-by shooting

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Teen admits to drive-by shooting

By Linda Cicoira A teenager described by Commonwealth’s Attorney Jack Thornton as the “driving force” behind a drive-by shooting at a barbecue/party last June, in Bayview, pleaded guilty to seven felonies and a misdemeanor in Northampton Circuit Court Tuesday. Nineteen-year-old Nykeem Ijour Bailey, of Walnut Lane in Birdsnest, waived formal arraignment and admitted to malicious wounding by a mob, shooting ...Read Article

Ms. Delorce M. Fiddemon

Delorce Mae Fiddemon, a beacon of kindness and resilience, completed her earthly journey on May 30, 2025, at Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassawadox, Virginia. Born on May 3, 1952, in Willis Wharf, Virginia, she was a treasured daughter, mother, sister, and friend who brought joy and warmth to those around her. The daughter of Virginia L. Weatherly and the ...Nassawadox · Nassawadox Read Article

Taylor Bank opens Cape Charles branch

By Ava Canade Taylor Bank hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony in Cape Charles on Thursday, May 29th, at 4 P.M. While it has been open and operating already, the ceremony marked its official opening to the town of Cape Charles. The arrival of Taylor Bank brings community banking back to Cape Charles after the closure of NMA Federal Credit Union. ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

Young man gets 7 months of active time for driveby

By Linda Cicoira A 20-year-old Accomack man was sentenced Tuesday in Northampton Circuit Court to a total of 40 years in prison for four counts of shooting at occupied dwellings in a New Roads neighborhood in Exmore two years ago. All but seven months of the terms were suspended for Khamauri Khalil Rogers, of Savageville Road, near Onancock. Officials agreed that the defendant had already served the active time. Rogers did not fire a gun during …Exmore · Exmore Read Article

Exmore man sentenced for crime that occurred 5 years ago

By Linda Cicoira A 28-year-old Exmore man was given the maximum term of 15 years in prison Tuesday in Northampton Circuit Court for two counts of eluding police in 2020 and not showing up for court a year later. All but six months of the term were suspended for Jose Luis Corchado. He spoke through a Spanish interpreter via a video chat during the proceeding, so he could enter his guilty pleas and. understand what was being said. Corchado will be…Exmore · Exmore Read Article

ANPC's ESVA Walk For Life Raises over $75,000

The Accomack-Northampton Pregnancy Center is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Walk for Life, held on Saturday, May 3rd. With the support of hundreds of walkers, volunteers, and generous donors, the center raised more than $75,000 to support life-affirming services on the Shore. “We are blown away by the generosity of our community,” said Linda Baylis Spence, ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

Barrier Island Center hosts Annual Art on the Farm

By Ava Canade The Barrier Islands Center hosted their Art on the Farm event this past Saturday, May 24th from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. It featured over 30 artists and artisans from across the Eastern Shore, food and beverages from local businesses, and musicians playing roots music from across Virginia. Some artists such as Diana Davis, who specializes ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

DeBellis steps aside, endorses Richardson as Democratic challenger in House District 100 race

With the candidate filing deadline set to close Saturday, May 24 at 5 p.m., Liz Richardson is poised to become the Democratic nominee for the 100th House of Delegates District following the withdrawal of her only challenger, Rocco DeBellis of Cape Charles. DeBellis announced his decision to step aside and endorse Richardson in a video posted to Facebook, calling her ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

Ground broken on Bike Trail

A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon in Cape Charles to break ground on Sections One and Two of the Eastern Shore Bike Trail, which will follow the former railroad right of way stretching from Cape Charles to Hallwood. The railroad dates back to 1883, when William Scott and Alexander Cassatt donated the land and launched the project. What followed was ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

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