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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:47 am

Northampton County News

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10 hrs ago | The Daily Times

Driver indicted in June crash

EASTVILLE -- A Northampton County woman was indicted in connection with the death of her nephew during a vehicle crash in June.

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Related Topix: Eastville, VA, Birdsnest, VA, Machipongo, VA

18 hrs ago | The Daily Times

Capital murder trial starts Monday

FAIRVIEW -- Residents of the Banks Road section of this community south of Cheriton always considered it fairly quiet and safe until Lawrence Massie was killed.

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Related Topix: Cheriton, VA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Delaware Coast Press

Indictment made in bomb threat case

A Northampton County man who police say called in bomb threats to all four Northampton County schools on May 1 was indicted Monday by a grand jury on a string of charges.

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Related Topix: Exmore, VA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Daily Times

County bike trail is making progress

EASTVILLE -- Barbara Schwenk, economic development coordinator for the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, updated the Northampton County Board of Supervisors last week on progress related to the ...

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Related Topix: Eastville, VA, Onley, VA, Accomac, VA

Mon Jul 14, 2008

The Daily Times

Briefly discussed: A briefer work week

EASTVILLE -- The Northampton County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed the possibility of county offices going to a four-day workweek, but it is not clear how seriously it is being considered.

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Related Topix: Eastville, VA

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Former school's future debated

A public hearing Tuesday on a county proposal to sell the former Hare Valley School to an agency that provides housing repair, elderly and youth initiatives drew a big show of support and opposition -- and at ...

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Nassawadox, VA, Exmore, VA, Painter, VA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Delaware Coast Press

Northampton man hit by bus dies

A Northampton County man was killed early Wednesday morning when police said he was hit by a bus on Route 13.

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Related Topix: Birdsnest, VA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Accomack should close tax 'loophole'

Accomack County has many problems. yet the Board of Supervisors allows thousands of platted lots to go untaxed.

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Related Topix: Accomack County, VA, Craddockville, VA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

The Daily Times

Planners say no to nursery in subdivision

EASTVILLE -- Northampton County's Planning Commission on Wednesday heeded the comments of a large oppositional group and recommended the Board of Supervisors deny a permit allowing a wholesale and retail ...

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Related Topix: Eastville, VA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Local partnership earns state education award

The Eastern Shore has more than its share of volunteers and business and civic leaders who work behind the scenes to improve the quality of life for everyone here, but too often the efforts do not receive wide ...

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Related Topix: Cape Charles, VA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Daily Times

Wastewater system encounters problems

EXMORE -- The town's central wastewater treatment system has encountered problems that could hold up municipal plans to attract significant business and development to the burgeoning commercial area on U.S. ...

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Related Topix: Exmore, VA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

PilotOnline.com

Police identify man killed in wreck on Eastern Shore

Virginia State Police have identified a man killed Wednesday in a motorcycle crash on the Eastern Shore as Charles Tilgham, 38, of Northampton County.

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Related Topix: Onley, VA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Daily Times

VIRGINIA: Names released in fatal crashes

EXMORE and ONLEY - Two Northampton County men were fatally injured in separate U.S. Route 13 crashes Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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Related Topix: Exmore, VA, Birdsnest, VA, Machipongo, VA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

The Daily Times

Late Onancock nurse honored with artwork at Shore Memorial

NASSAWADOX -- A unique work of art now hanging at Shore Memorial Hospital will provide a lasting memorial to a nurse fatally injured in a tragic accident here last fall.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Nassawadox, VA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Child, 5, dies when ejected from car

A Northampton County child was fatally injured late Saturday evening when he was thrown from a vehicle during a single-car accident, police said.

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Related Topix: Birdsnest, VA

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Rowe Memorial Fun Run planned for July 4 in Nassawadox

For the 31st consecutive year there will be a Brownsville to Nassawadox fun run on July 4. The Pete Rowe Memorial Fun Fun will take place on Independence Day.

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Related Topix: Nassawadox, VA

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Eastern Shore News

Spencer advocated for school board seat

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing at its regular session Tuesday night to receive views within the school district regarding the appointment of one District Two member of ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Cape Charles, VA

Wed Jun 18, 2008

The Daily Times

Official details components of tax increase

EASTVILLE -- Northampton County officials last week detailed the whirlwind of budget problems that led to a proposed 13-cent real-estate tax increase for residents.

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Related Topix: Eastville, VA

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Eastern Shore News

County rejects workers' housing

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal for a large-scale tomato grower to house families of year round farm workers -- about two dozen people in all -- at the site of the former ...

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Related Topix: Birdsnest, VA, Parksley, VA

Tue Jun 10, 2008

NewsAdvance.com

Surprise: Housing slump doesn't affect the rich

Four years ago when Middleburg, Va., landowner Zohar Ben-Dov learned that his neighbors planned to sell their lush rolling land, he was concerned that a new owner might come in and spoil the pristine views ...

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Middleburg, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

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