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June 24, 2026

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

Crime Threatens Onancock’s Peaceful Character

Crime Threatens Onancock’s Peaceful Character

By Carol Vaughn — Onancock residents spoke during Monday’s Town Council meeting about concerns over crime and the need for more police staffing. Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Onancock that happened between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, according to...
Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Staff Report — Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Onancock that happened between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells. The sheriff’s office received reports of burglaries at Mallard’s, the Corner Bakery, Bizzotto’s,...
Church Burglarized in Accomack

Church Burglarized in Accomack

By Linda Cicoira — Electronic equipment was stolen from Burton’s Chapel Independent Methodist Church, of Melfa, Accomack Sheriff Todd Godwin said Tuesday. A report of the burglary was made to the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at about 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8....