Come-Here News

Federal crop map shows Va. Shore in warmer zone

PAINTER -- Most of Virginia's Eastern Shore shifted to a warmer zone on the new plant hardiness map the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled last week.

Firebirds get back into the race

ONLEY -- With their collective backs against the wall, the Arcadia Firebirds defeated Nandua Tuesday night [January 31, 2012] to move into a tie for the Eastern Shore District boys basketball lead.

Trucks collide, spill 20 tons of frozen pork onto U.S. 13

MACHIPONGO -- One person was taken to a hospital and crews worked for several hours to clean up about 20 tons of frozen pork after a tractor-trailer and box truck collided Thursday [February 2, 2012] on U.S. 13.

Jury sides against man in shooting, carjacking

ACCOMAC -- An Accomack County jury found a young man guilty of shooting and beating another young man, throwing him in the trunk of a car, dumping him in a remote wooded area and leaving him for dead.

"Chincoteague with Ishah Wright" explores an island paradise and its w

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA (1888PressRelease) January 31, 2012 - Actress and recording artist Ishah Wright welcomes the new introspective film, Chincoteague with Ishah Wright.

Found in Cline's county car: Ammo, lingerie, meds

EASTVILLE -- Officials found gun ammunition and women's underwear in former Northampton building official Mark Cline's county vehicle after he lost his job for lending the car to his mistress.

Foul prone Ponies fall again

CHINCOTEAGUE -- Chincoteague suffered foul problems Friday night [January 27, 2012] in a 39-34 loss at Salisbury Christian.

Arts Enter presents 'Love Letters' at the Palace

CAPE CHARLES --On Saturday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m., Arts Enter will debut Dinner Theatre at the Palace with "Love Letters," a Pulitzer Prize nominated play written by A.R. Gurney.

Virginia spaceport director plans to retire

NORFOLK -- The executive director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport is planning to retire after leading Virginia's commercial space initiative for 17 years.

County backs regional wastewater system

EASTVILLE -- Northampton County supervisors affirmed their commitment for a regional wastewater system.