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June 24, 2026

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

Northampton Affirms Rails-to-Trails Intent

Northampton Affirms Rails-to-Trails Intent

By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 10 that will allow the Eastern Shore Railroad to be converted into a rails-to-trails project. The railroad is operated by Canonie Atlantic, a private company, but its sole shareholder...
Northampton Sidesteps Second Amendment Sanctuary

Northampton Sidesteps Second Amendment Sanctuary

By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night that supports gun rights but does not establish the county as a Second Amendment sanctuary. The resolution “urges the Governor and members of the General Assembly to take no...