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June 26, 2026

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

Council Needs Makeover

Council Needs Makeover

Dear Editor: It’s time for a change. The town of Onley needs a good makeover. Elections are coming up this November and we need an entirely new council. It is very sad that only a few people come to the meetings. I can understand why. The meetings are long and drawn...
Council Needs Makeover

Planning Commission Listens to Residents

Dear Editor: As a public body, the Northampton County Planning Commission believes that listening to the citizens of the county is important to addressing issues related to zoning, the comprehensive plan, short-term rentals, workforce housing, etc. If receiving...
Man Wanted on Assault, Abduction

Man Wanted on Assault, Abduction

Staff Report — The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on charges of assault and battery, strangulation, malicious wounding, and abduction. The sheriff’s office this week posted a wanted bulletin for Christopher R. Collison. Collison is...
Accomack Circuit Court

Accomack Circuit Court

By Nancy Drury-Duncan — Frederick Marvin “Ricky” Barnes Jr., 35, of Exmore, pleaded guilty last week to the murders of his mother, 75-year-old Brenda Barnes, and of Dean Reid, 53, and the attempted murder of Barnes’ sister, Christina Green. On July 3, 2021, Green was...