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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...
Ponies Fall in Close Game to Essex

Ponies Fall in Close Game to Essex

By Whitney Metz –  The Chincoteague girls basketball team was named first in the region after its impressive 10-2 regular season. The Ponies were awarded a home game to start off regional play taking on Essex High School.  Chincoteague came out hot at the start of the...
Chincoteague Girls Basketball Team Takes Division Title

Chincoteague Girls Basketball Team Takes Division Title

Story and Photo by Whitney Metz – The Firebirds traveled to Chincoteague for a double-header last Thursday and Friday.  Thursday night’s game was an intense matchup that went down to the final buzzer. In the first half the Ponies led 15-9. The score stayed close...
Arcadia sweeps Chincoteague in Intense Triple-Header

Arcadia sweeps Chincoteague in Intense Triple-Header

Story and Photo by Whitney Metz – The Arcadia Firebirds and Chincoteague Ponies squared off in a triple-header last week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night.  In the first match-up, Chincoteague traveled to Oak Hall. In the first quarter, Arcadia was up 11-9 with...