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June 25, 2026

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

Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council voted for a leash law that will affect all dogs belonging to town residents and visitors, starting Jan. 1, 2020. “I think it’s important to note all of the various, meaningful public input” that contributed to the...
Exmore Considers Another Sewage Option

Exmore Considers Another Sewage Option

By Stefanie Jackson – Exmore has the opportunity to join the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, get out of the sewer business, and remove the burden of billing and maintenance from town staff – but that may not be in the best interest of its citizens, the town council...
Officials Meet With HR Sanitation District Reps

Officials Meet With HR Sanitation District Reps

By Stefanie Jackson – Hampton Roads Sanitation District representatives met with Northampton and Accomack citizens, officials, and other stakeholders Aug. 15 to outline HRSD’s proposal to take over sewer service in parts of both counties and get several towns “out of...
Exmore Considers Another Sewage Option

Exmore Close to Decision on Future Sewer System

By Stefanie Jackson – Exmore council members are nearing a tough decision on fixing the town’s outdated sewer system without causing undue financial hardship to the town or its residents. Town Manager Robert Duer called it a “100-year decision” because it will impact...