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June 25, 2026

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

Captains Cove Deserves Consideration

Captains Cove Deserves Consideration

Dear Editor: Captains Cove is the fastest growing area in Accomack County. The Cove is second in size to Chincoteague, and homeowners pay about $1.5 million a year to the county in taxes. The county board of supervisors is about to vote on putting a rental complex in...
Captains Cove Deserves Consideration

Bells Are Ringing

Dear Editor: The Northampton County Salvation Army Unit is ringing bells in December at Food Lion in Exmore and Cape Charles. Please support the efforts of the Northampton County Salvation Army Unit as it raises funds to support community needs during the Christmas...
Captains Cove Deserves Consideration

Compliments to ANEC

Yes, as an Accomack-Northampton Electric Co-Op customer, I was also very frustrated when the entire Shore lost power a few weeks ago. Thankfully, that is just a memory now. But I also want to give my compliments to ANEC. I requested a replacement outside light and was...
Get Rid of 2.5% Grocery Tax

Get Rid of 2.5% Grocery Tax

Dear Editor:  In “Eggs and Issues Takes Political Pulse” (Dec. 10 issue), Del. Robert Bloxom explained, inadvertently, what is wrong with government at all levels.  He explained about half of the grocery tax, currently 2.5%, benefits localities. No doubt these...
Captains Cove Deserves Consideration

Consider Before Donating

Dear Editor: One can search to see how your donation will be spent, but, also, whether or not your info will be shared with other charities or organizations. You can request that it not be shared. I used to donate through Dining For Women to local or global causes,...