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June 24, 2026

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

20 Years, In Memoriam: Town of Onley Remembers 9/11

20 Years, In Memoriam: Town of Onley Remembers 9/11

By Carol Vaughn — The town of Onley held a memorial service Saturday on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The service, held at noon in the George McMath Town Park, was led by local faith leaders from several denominations,...
Rape Conviction Nets 20 Year Sentence

Rape Conviction Nets 20 Year Sentence

By Linda Cicoira — A Machipongo man was sentenced Tuesday in Northampton Circuit Court to 20 years in prison for raping an incapacitated married friend after a night of drinking at another friend’s house where the woman often partied and felt safe. Seven years...