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June 24, 2026

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

Chincoteague Pony Penning, Carnival Plans Announced

Chincoteague Pony Penning, Carnival Plans Announced

By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced Pony Penning week activities and the carnival will be held this year, after two years of a virtual only pony auction and no carnival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pony Penning week will be business...
Kids’ Corral

Kids’ Corral

With Isabella Bono-Evans, Documented by Krystle Bono — It was opening weekend at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s annual carnival, so we fueled up on some local eats and headed out to the grounds to enjoy the festivities. Like most kids, Isabella...
Chincoteague Carnival Opens This Weekend

Chincoteague Carnival Opens This Weekend

By Krystle Bono — The smell of funnel cake and sounds of giggling kids will fill the warm, summer air surrounding the Chincoteague Carnival grounds once again as the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company opens its gates for the 94th season, beginning this weekend....