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June 24, 2026

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

8,500 acres purchased for conservation, wildlife

8,500 acres purchased for conservation, wildlife

By Carol Vaughn — More than 8,500 acres on the Eastern Shore are being acquired by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for conservation and wildlife management. All but two small parcels near Jamesville are in Accomack County, with large amounts of acreage...