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June 28, 2026

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

Two Approaches To Save Accomac Elementary

Two Approaches To Save Accomac Elementary

Dear Editor:  There are two ways to approach the cost of building construction. One is sheer practicality. We ask ourselves what is the bottom line to get this building done as inexpensively as possible. We want it to be practical, fairly attractive, maintenance free....
Northampton Circuit Court Indictments

Northampton Circuit Court Indictments

By Stefanie Jackson –  Gage T. Johnson, aka Cory J. Bitts, 29, of Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, was indicted May 6 on two felony charges, receiving stolen property of $1,000 or more on Oct. 2, 2021, and forging a public record on Oct. 7, 2021.  His vehicle was stopped...
Ray N. Finney

Ray N. Finney

Mr. Ray N. Finney, 89, of Greenbush, departed this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence. Born in Onancock, he was the beloved son of the late Henry and Swanee Finney. Ray was also known as “Bunchie” by his family and friends. Bunchie became a carpenter...
Buddy Mapp

Buddy Mapp

Mr. Richard Benjamin Mapp III, better known as Buddy, 78, and a resident of Quinby, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his residence. A native of Birdsnest, he was the son of the late Richard Benjamin Mapp Jr. and the late Alice Hopkins Mapp. He was a U.S. Army...