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Cheriton Planning and Zoning now under Northampton County

Cheriton · Cheriton

Cheriton Planning and Zoning now under Northampton County

By Ava Canade Planning and zoning and building applications in the town of Cheriton will now be submitted to Northampton County following the Memorandum of Understanding established at the Northampton Board of Supervisors work session on June 24th, 2025. Cheriton will also have to update their Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to comply with Virginia building codes as part of ...Read Article

Foodbank Mobile Pantry cancelled

Machipongo · Machipongo

Foodbank Mobile Pantry cancelled

Due to the extreme heat, the Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry at Machipongo will be cancelled today.Read Article

Norfolk man convicted of attempting to murder Exmore Police Chief

Exmore · Exmore

Norfolk man convicted of attempting to murder Exmore Police Chief

By Linda Cicoira A Norfolk man, who admitted to leading a crime spree across the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 2023, was convicted Monday in Northampton Circuit Court of attempting to murder Exmore Police Chief Angelo DiMartino, using a gun in the crime, and abducting a Kiptopeke Royal Farms worker. “I wasn’t arrested,” 33-year-old Brandon Theophilus Gibson, of Lens Avenue, ...Read Article

Judge Lewis revokes Lisa Cypress' bond

By Linda Cicoira Lisa Renia Cypress announced last week in documents filed in Northampton Circuit Court that the 51 fraud indictments brought against her in May of 2024 are a blatant act of judicial terrorism and should be dismissed. The 59-year-old further said that as the first trustee for the Accomack-Powhattan Indian Nation and a member of Virginia’s Gingaskin Tribe, ...Terrorism · Cape Charles Read Article

Capitalism, Slavery, and Economic White Supremacy

By Calvin SchermerhornWhat is at stake when we talk about the economics of North American slavery? Over the last 75+ years it has been whether capitalism superseded slavery or whether capitalism and slavery were co-constituted, capitalism to some extent relying on slavery. Part of that discussion has been theoretical and part hinges on whether the exploitation of African-descended Americans is an incidental or an essential part of the economies …Economy · Northampton County Read Article

Northampton Supervisors Discuss Relaxing Density Regs in Town Edge

A rendering from Cherry’s presentation of a potential “cluster development,” which would allow for multiple uses with higher density in a small area. By Ava Canade The Northampton County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Anna Cherry of The Berkley Group regarding Comprehensive Plan 2040 that is focused on increasing housing density in Northampton County at Tuesday night’s meeting. ...Northampton County, Virginia · Northampton County Read Article

Proposed underground lighting system draws criticism at Cape Charles budget public hearing

By Ava Canade The Cape Charles Town Council Budget Public Hearing was hosted at the Cape Charles Civic League at 500 Tazewell Avenue at 6 P.M. on June 5th, 2025. The hearing featured in-person comments from the public along with pre-submitted written statements. Representatives from the Cape Charles Historic District Civic League brought up further details on their plans to ...Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

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 ...Cheriton · Cheriton 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

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…Cape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

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