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June 24, 2026

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Police investigating fatal shooting near Painter

Police investigating fatal shooting near Painter

Staff Report The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday near Painter. Deputies responding to a report from the Eastern Shore Emergency Operations Center at around 4:11 a.m. Saturday found Tabora Jermaine Bailey,...
Belle Haven man pleads guilty to 2019 murder

Belle Haven man pleads guilty to 2019 murder

By Nancy Drury Duncan — A Belle Haven man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a drug deal has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in Accomack Circuit Court. Nyxavier Riekiem Snead, 20, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of second-degree murder...
Karen V. Poulson

Karen V. Poulson

Mrs. Karen V. Poulson, 53, of Painter, departed this life Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Shore Health & Rehab Center in Parksley. Born in Belle Haven, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Francis H. Rogers and the late Ellen F. Bailey. Karen entered the workforce...
Joseph L. Hendrickson

Joseph L. Hendrickson

Mr. Joseph Lloyd Hendrickson, 84, born in Painter and a resident of Bay Minette, Ala., died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at North Baldwin Infirmary. He was a retired educator and coach at Baldwin County High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force,...
Rennie Baines Stevens

Rennie Baines Stevens

Mrs. Rennie Baines Stevens, 90, of Painter, departed this life Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley, surrounded by her children and youngest grandson. Born in Jamesville, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Morris H. and Georgia A....