A new lawsuit is challenging Virginia’s regulation of commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. The Southern Maryland Recreational Fishing Organization has filed suit against the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, claiming the agency improperly established 2026 commercial fishing quotas without following required public review procedures. The lawsuit challenges the allocation of approximately 276 million pounds of menhaden to the commercial ... Read More The post New law suit

All five candidates elected to Chesapeake City Council signed a petition opposing data centers, raising questions about what the results could mean for future development.

Kristin N. Willis has conceded Northampton County’s treasurer race to Nolan T. Rayfield, who held an 811-vote lead in unofficial election-night returns. With all five precincts reporting, Rayfield received 3,307 votes, or 56.86%, while Willis received 2,496 votes, or 42.92%. There were 13 write-in votes. “While the election didn’t turn out as I had hoped, I am incredibly grateful for ... Read More The post Willis concedes Northampton treasurer race to Rayfield appeared first on Shore

The Chesapeake circuit court affirmed Bianca Latoya Flores's convictions for intentional damage to property and trespassing after a dispute at the Morris residence. The post Criminal – Woman convicted of intentional damage to property and trespassing appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Funeral services for Mr. Lacorey Burton will be held on Saturday 2pm at the African Baptist Church in Cheriton. Arrangements are by the Cornish Funeral Home of Cheriton. The post Mr. Lacorey Burton appeared first on Shore Daily News.

Funeral services for Mr. Eric Townsend will be conducted on Saturday 12 noon at the Arcadia Middle School. A public viewing will be held on Saturday at the school one hour prior  to the services. Arrangements are by the Cornish Funeral Home of Cheriton. The post Eric Townsend appeared first on Shore Daily News.

Funeral service for Ms. Millicent Davis will be conducted on Saturday 2pm at the graveside  Ebenezer Baptist Church  Cemetery of Wardtown.  Arrangements are by the Cornish Funeral Home of Cheriton. The post Ms. Millicent Davis appeared first on Shore Daily News.

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed Richard William Humbert's felony hit-and-run conviction after a child's death in Chesapeake, rejecting his knowledge defense. The post Criminal – Man convicted in felony hit-and-run resulting in child’s death appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Rayfield leads Northampton treasurer race; voters support all three amendments Nolan T. Rayfield led Northampton County’s contested treasurer race Tuesday night, while voters also decided competitive town elections and supported all three proposed amendments to Virginia’s Constitution, according to unofficial results. With all five precincts reporting election-night totals, Rayfield received 3,307 votes, or 56.86%, to Kristin N. Willis’ 2,496 votes, ... Read More The post Northampton Cou

A voting machine issue at a Chesapeake polling place on Election Day left some voters frustrated and questioning whether their ballots would be counted..