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June 24, 2026

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

Health Department Issues Guard Shore Swim Advisory

Health Department Issues Guard Shore Swim Advisory

Staff Report — The Accomack County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Guard Shore Beach near Bloxom. Beach water samples collected July 12 by the Virginia Department of Health showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the state water...
Swimming Advisory

Swimming Advisory

By Linda Cicoira — Swimming is not being recommended until further notice at Kiptopeke State Park beach near Cape Charles, according to the Northampton County Health Department. Water samples collected July 1 showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the...