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June 25, 2026

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

UPDATE — After ‘Strategic’ Elimination of 12 Community College Positions, 3 New Ones Created

A Dozen Jobs Lost At ESCC

By Linda Cicoira — Twelve positions were eliminated Thursday at the Eastern Shore Community College as part of the three-year reboot initiative and three new jobs, that were not described, were created, according to a letter sent today to faculty and staff. The...
ESCC’s Gain is ODU’s Loss

ESCC’s Gain is ODU’s Loss

By Linda Cicoira — James M. Shaeffer, a dean at Old Dominion University and a resident of Norfolk, Va., will become the new president of the Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, according to an announcement made Tuesday by Glenn Dubois, chancellor...
ESCC Three-Year Plan

ESCC Three-Year Plan

By Linda Cicoira — The Eastern Shore Community College has a three-year plan that will protect the school’s independence, prioritize the students, and provide tools to meet the needs of the Eastern Shore, according to a recent letter ESCC Board Chairman Jeff...
New ESCC Building to Open in Late Summer

New ESCC Building to Open in Late Summer

Photo by Linda Cicoira These missile-looking structures on the roof are part of the ventilation system at the new ESCC building. Photo By Linda CIcoira This is the future courtyard. Photo by Linda Cicoira The new ESCC student center will be filled with tables, have an...