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June 21, 2026

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

Accomack grant would provide universal broadband

Accomack grant would provide universal broadband

By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to partner with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority to apply for a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative grant for fiscal year 2023. The proposal is to build nearly 256 miles of broadband...
Accomack gives money to ESCADV

Accomack gives money to ESCADV

By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors will give the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence past president money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Peaches Dodge, the coalition’s past president, spoke about progress on renovations to the...
Tangier to get money for opioid treatment program

Tangier to get money for opioid treatment program

By Carol Vaughn — Thousands of dollars Accomack is receiving from settlements in cases involving opioid manufacturers and distributors likely will go to improve drug treatment access for Tangier Island residents. Accomack is slated to receive between $126,361 and...