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June 25, 2026

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Tarr Elected Accomack County Board Chairman

Tarr Elected Accomack County Board Chairman

By Carol Vaughn — Supervisor Billy Joe Tarr, of Chincoteague, will serve as chairman of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors for 2022. Tarr was elected unanimously. Supervisor Robert Crockett was elected vice chairman and also was elected by unanimous vote. The...
Accomack’s New Countywide Meal Tax Begins Jan. 1

Accomack’s New Countywide Meal Tax Begins Jan. 1

By Carol Vaughn –  Businesses in Accomack County will have to collect a 5% meals tax starting Jan. 1 under a new county law.  The Accomack County Board of Supervisors in September approved the tax, which applies to businesses excluding those in incorporated towns that...