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June 24, 2026

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

Bloxom faces GOP challenger

Bloxom faces GOP challenger

By Carol Vaughn Del. Rob Bloxom faces a challenge for the Republican nomination in the next election, after redistricting resulted in a second incumbent in the newly redrawn 100th district. Bloxom, 59, has represented the district in the House of Delegates since 2014,...
It Stinks: Another Fish Spill

It Stinks: Another Fish Spill

By Stefanie Jackson – Things are getting fishier in Northampton County, with residents this week reporting another commercial menhaden spill, the third this month, and this time the evidence washed up on the beach at Kiptopeke State Park. Steve Atkinson, a member of...
Capital Letters

Capital Letters

By Del. Rob Bloxom – As the 2022 General Assembly opens, we convene with what is called “Split Government.” This means Republicans control the governor’s mansion as well as the House of Delegates. The Democrats hold the majority in the Senate. My hope is that this...