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One died when a couple from Colorado was struck by lightning at the Cape Charles Beach Thursday afternoon, leaving the man in cardiac arrest and the woman with minor injuries, according to town officials. Officials said the two people were struck by lightning on the beach near Jefferson and Bay avenues around 4 p.m. The man went into cardiac arrest, ... Read More The post One dead in Cape Charles…
Years of planning, fundraising and construction culminated Thursday with the ribbon-cutting for the first completed section of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail. The newly opened portion extends a little more than two miles from the trailhead in Cape Charles to Route 13, providing a roughly 4.5-mile round trip for walkers and bicyclists. It is the first piece of a proposed ... Read More The post First…
By Linda Cicoira A young street gang member who, in retaliation for two murders, shot numerous times at a Painter area house in 2023, where five people, including three children, were terrorized as bullets struck and entered the dwelling, was sentenced in Accomack Circuit Court Thursday to 13 active years in prison for his crimes. Judge Lynwood Lewis said it ... Read More The post Young man…
Drought conditions have improved significantly across the Eastern Shore of Virginia following several weeks of wetter weather, and additional rainfall expected from Friday through Sunday could provide further relief in Accomack and Northampton counties. The National Weather Service in Wakefield said in its latest Drought Information Statement that multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms have…
One died when a couple from Colorado was struck by lightning at the Cape Charles Beach Thursday afternoon, leaving the man in cardiac arrest and the woman with minor injuries, according to town officials. Officials said the two people were struck by lightning on the beach near Jefferson and Bay avenues around 4 p.m. The man went into cardiac arrest, ... Read More The post Colorado couple struck by…
The Eastern Shore Health District has lifted the swimming advisory that had been in place at Cape Charles Town Beach in Cape Charles, Virginia. Recent follow up testing conducted within 24 hours of the initial samples confirmed that bacteria levels in the water once again meet the State Water Quality Standards. Signs have been removed from Cape Charles Beach, previously ... Read More The post…
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The Accomack County Board of Supervisors has rescinded a resolution asking the federal government to name a launch facility on Wallops Island after longtime NASA official and Eastern Shore native Thomas A. Young of Onancock. The original resolution was approved by the Board in July and was introduced by Supervisor Crockett. During Wednesday’s meeting, Crockett acknowledged he should have looked…
Accomack County officials are preparing to take action that would preserve affordable housing at Accomack Manor in Parksley for at least the next ten years. The county says the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development approved the proposed agreement on August third, clearing the way for the Accomack Board of Supervisors to approve and execute the documents. Accomack Manor, ... Read…
Accomack County officials are outlining their priorities for the upcoming state legislative session, with water and wastewater treatment, Route 175 improvements, and dredging and shoreline protection topping the list. They will meet with Delegate Rob Bloxom and Senator Bill DeSteph Thursday August 27 to discuss the county’s legislative priorities for the 2027 legislative session. At Wednesday’s…
Pictured: Northampton Low Medalist Hayden Seay. Nandua turned in another strong team performance on the golf course, posting a score of 181 at Bay Creek to finish ahead of Chincoteague and Northampton. The Warriors were led by Kaiden Stokes and Alex Bundick, who each shot 44. Preston Parks and Liam Wallace followed with rounds of 46. Baylor Booker finished with ... Read More The post Nandua wins…
Roy James Knoth, a beloved and devoted family man, cherished friend to many, man of God, and very successful metallurgical pioneer and executive leader, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, hard work, and fun. Born on November 28, 1937, in West View, Pittsburgh, PA, Roy was ... Read More The post Roy Knoth appeared…
The Northampton County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Cape Charles Public Beach, Cape Charles, Virginia. Beach water samples collected on August 18, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Health showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Quality Standards. Recreational waters are monitored for bacteria using indicator organisms such as enterococci, the…
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Raymond Clarence Justice III, 57, of Jamesville, Virginia, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. Born to Raymond Clarence Justice Jr. and the late Sharon Lynn Shields, Raymond was a devoted family man who cherished the time he spent with those he loved. His children and grandchildren were the most important part of his life, and he treasured every moment with ... Read More The post Raymond Clarence…
More than 20 people, including those who submitted comments by email, spoke in support of Chincoteague Combined School Athletic Director Jimmy Bloxom during Tuesday night’s Accomack County School Board meeting. All of the speakers opposed eliminating Bloxom from consideration for the newly created, full-time athletic director position. A common theme was that Bloxom’s years of experience as an…
Northampton County has received a $50,000 state grant to support the development of Pearl Market, a shared-use food hub and aquaculture processing facility serving multiple Eastern Shore producers. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced the award Tuesday as part of more than $507,000 in Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Infrastructure Grants distributed among 14 Virginia localities.…
