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June 24, 2026

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

Permits Ready for Island Jetty

Permits Ready for Island Jetty

By Linda Cicoira — Permits have been approved that would allow the Army Corps of Engineers to construct a $3 million seawall to help protect the western side of Tangier Island from storms. Work is set to begin in 2018 and be completed next year. The news was brought...