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June 24, 2026

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

Fire Claims Home, Lives Are Spared

Fire Claims Home, Lives Are Spared

By Linda Cicoira Two veteran firefighters came to the rescue Monday afternoon keeping a tragedy from turning fatal, according to Capt. Art Thornton of the Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company. Sean Fate and Paul Parks, both volunteers who live in the town, pulled a man...
Firefighters Save Two Homes

Firefighters Save Two Homes

By Linda CicoiraVolunteer firefighters in Accomack County saved two houses from destruction after fires broke out in Schooner Bay and Lee Mont on Thanksgiving Day. No injuries were reported in either incident.“It was just a busy evening,” said Chief Adam James of...