by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Steve and Fadocia Annette Hall — Special to the Eastern Shore Post A heart’s desire to set foot on Chincoteague Island and be part of pony penning is what Annette Hall, 61, had on her “Life Goal List.” Then, as if by chance, she met Denny and Teresa Hemphill of...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Pony Auction Thursday, July 28, raised $450,200 for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. The auction included not one but two record-breaking prices, both for buyback ponies. Buybacks are ponies that are purchased at auction but...
by James Ritch | Jul 31, 2022 | Features
The Chincoteague Pony Auction was held Thursday, July 28. Click on any photo to view the gallery. Saltwater Cowboys bring out the first foal being auctioned during the Pony Auction Thursday, July 28, 2022, on Chincoteague. Photo by Carol Vaughn. A member of the...
by James Ritch | Jun 13, 2022 | Features
Submitted photos. Twenty-four graduates collected their diplomas. Chincoteague High School’s 2022 graduation was held June 3 at Chincoteague Center. Principal Katie Farrell announces class valedictorian Ally “Sage” Pearce (left) and salutatorian Ryan Lewis. Photo by...
by James Ritch | May 19, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — A group with a tradition of bidding together on Chincoteague ponies at the annual Pony Auction recently helped paint the carousel horses at the Chincoteague carnival grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company invited members of the Chincoteague...
