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June 26, 2026

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

Fire Leaves Three Dead in Nelsonia

Fire Leaves Three Dead in Nelsonia

By Linda Cicoira — Three people, whose names have not been released by authorities, died Friday morning in a mobile home fire in Nelsonia, according to C. Ray Pruitt, director of the Accomack Department of Public Safety. Firefighters were called to Johnson Court...
Northampton Man Sought for Parksley Robbery

Northampton Man Sought for Parksley Robbery

By Linda Cicoira — Police are looking for a Machipongo man who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Dollar General store in Parksley earlier this month. “Based on an investigation into this incident, arrest warrants have been issued against...
Mechanical Fire at Parksley-Area Poultry House

Mechanical Fire at Parksley-Area Poultry House

By Linda Cicoira – A mechanical shop positioned at the end of a row of poultry houses on Christine Street north of Parksley was fully involved with fire when firefighters arrived at the scene last Saturday afternoon, according to Chief Willie Kirkpatrick of...