Belle Haven News

ACCOMAC -- It usually happened like this: The nine members of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors would begin discussing and debating an issue, making motions and withdrawing them, accepting some ...

Recently former Vice President Al Gore laid out a bold vision for how to confront the economic and global warming crisis facing the country today.

One day drive nets 4,000 pounds of food, not even a week's worth. By Chuck Hagee, Gazette Wednesday, July 02, 2008 United Community Ministries was the beneficiary of 4,000 pounds of non-perishable food items ...

The honor guard from the Coast Guard Station Cape Charles stands for the National Anthem after the end of the Fourth of July parade.

Fairfax Fire and Rescue are responding to damage left by a thunderstorm that passed through Alexandria around 7:30 this evening.

Over 200 friends and family members attended the 100th birthday of Charlotte Custis on Saturday at the home of her son, just a few yards away from her home on Occohannock Creek in Scarborough's Neck.

A swift-moving storm moving through the Washington region caused widespread damage across the area, including downed trees in Alexandria .

Not long ago, before the idea of $4-per-gallon fuel, larger vehicles like sport-utility vehicles were popular, trendy rides.

Erin E. Ayres of Arcadia High School was presented the Eastern Shore News Leadership Award Wednesday night at graduation exercises.

'After an extensive search, David Tyson has been named general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter.

The TWIG Presents $175,000 to Inova Alexandria Hospital June 9, 2008 The TWIG, a volunteer organization of local women raising funds for Inova Alexandria Hospital, held its annual luncheon in the Grand Ballroom ...

“Getting to this point has, at times, been excruciating. But, after we get this report and hear your views I will go to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation.”

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently voted to fund the next, more in-depth, study phase of the Belle View Area Flood Control Project as part of the County's FY09 budget. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Left to right, the newly elected president of the Belle Haven Women's Club, Peggy McLeland, with outgoing President Mary Elizabeth Duke. via Alexandria Times

“It seems like everyone comes in here in a frenzy”

Hey, look! It's Barbara Walters, near the power tools! By Jackie Friedlander May 13, 2008 The line of about 1,000 people wound from the exercise equipment section to the power tool shelves, as shoppers at the ... via Alexandria Times

Write-in votes determined the next mayor in two Accomack County towns in Tuesday's elections, as well as council seats in some towns. via Eastern Shore News

Madison Long of Belle Haven is a proper princess with her pinky finger extended as she drinks her tea during the Princess Tea at the Moose Lodge in Belle Haven on Saturday, May 3, 2008. via Eastern Shore News

“I think firefighters, police officers and members of the military are the three greatest interests groups in America. I will change my schedule in a heart beat to participate in any ceremony honoring those who serve in those three professions”

Belle Haven Country Club's ballroom was jam packed last Friday night as the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce presented their first stand-alone public service awards to 12 members of the Fairfax County ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“This was an extremely strong showing by our staff, aided by the outstanding work performed by our production staff, and we are proud of their efforts”

ACCOMAC - The Eastern Shore News won seven advertising awards at last weekend's Virginia Press Association competition for advertising. via The Daily Times

Friday morning my grandson and I were running errands and the last was to fill up the car. via Eastern Shore News

“Investors are taking advantage of market opportunities, with interest rates still low, and inventories high. Sellers are beginning to benefit from realistic price strategies, as well.”

ALEXANDRIA HOMES/Jeni Upchurch - Belle Haven home sales launch Spring market April 8, 2008 Within the last two weeks, two homes in Belle Haven have racked up $4 million in sales volume, kicking off the "high" ... via Alexandria Times