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June 21, 2026

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

Seacrets restaurant coming to Chincoteague

Seacrets restaurant coming to Chincoteague

By Carol Vaughn — The owner of a well-known Ocean City, Md., restaurant and bar plans to open a business on Chincoteague. Seacrets Restaurant and Bar owner Leighton Moore announced land where the business will be located, on the southwest end of Chincoteague, was...
8,500 acres purchased for conservation, wildlife

8,500 acres purchased for conservation, wildlife

By Carol Vaughn — More than 8,500 acres on the Eastern Shore are being acquired by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for conservation and wildlife management. All but two small parcels near Jamesville are in Accomack County, with large amounts of acreage...
Bloxom faces GOP challenger

Bloxom faces GOP challenger

By Carol Vaughn Del. Rob Bloxom faces a challenge for the Republican nomination in the next election, after redistricting resulted in a second incumbent in the newly redrawn 100th district. Bloxom, 59, has represented the district in the House of Delegates since 2014,...
Accomack OKs pay hike for public safety

Accomack OKs pay hike for public safety

By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to increase pay for Department of Public Safety first responders, following recommendations made last month by Director of Public Safety Charles R. Pruitt. Supervisor Donald L. Hart Jr. made...