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June 24, 2026

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

Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Dear Editor: Political elections can be contentious times and this past election cycle certainly proved that to be true. Our country and local community appear to be sharply divided along political lines. But there are times when those lines blur and Tuesday’s rainy...
Eggs and Issues with Congresswoman Elaine Luria

Eggs and Issues with Congresswoman Elaine Luria

By Stefanie Jackson – There was a new face and a new format at this spring’s Eggs and Issues, a breakfast and political forum organized biannually by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Congresswoman Elaine Luria spoke and answered inquiries from the audience in...
Hallwood Pays For Council Member’s Dental Work

Hallwood Pays For Council Member’s Dental Work

By Linda Cicoira — It took decades, but John Smith, of Hallwood, finally appears to have turned the tables. Last week, he was victorious in getting the town council to give him $250 for dental work even though the move immediately brought another resident’s plea...
Onley Mayor Jack Pierson: ‘Loved’ Politics

Onley Mayor Jack Pierson: ‘Loved’ Politics

By Connie Morrison-  Some mayors seek out legacy projects by which to be remembered, but Onley Mayor Jack Pierson, who died Sept. 10, made his legacy with consistent acts of kindness and caring for his employees and constituents. “He was always working things out; he...