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June 25, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Area group proposes historical marker program

Area group proposes historical marker program

BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — A Northampton County historical group is leading efforts to establish a local historical marker program ahead of Virginia’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Cara Burton, chair of the...
Accomack County Grand Jury hands down indictments

Accomack County Grand Jury hands down indictments

On August 5, an Accomack County grand jury issued the following indictments: Patrick James Berry, 40, of Atlantic, was indicted on one felony count of possession of cocaine for a Feb. 15 incident. He was arrested and later released on $1,500 secured bond. Sandra...
Parking issue gridlocks Cape Charles  town council

Parking issue gridlocks Cape Charles town council

BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — Cape Charles Town Council members recently reviewed proposed regulations for short-term rental vacation homes, but they could not agree on what, if anything, they should do about the most controversial issue in the...
Tangier Post Office a lifeline to the world

Tangier Post Office a lifeline to the world

BY MILES LAYTON, Eastern Shore Post — A small-town post office is a community gathering spot and it is a lifeline to the mainland for the island of Tangier in the Chesapeake Bay. Tangier is about 12 miles from the mainland at Crisfield, Md., with the mail boat, the...