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September 4, 2026

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

Candidate Thanks Voters

Candidate Thanks Voters

Dear Editor: Thank you to all who lent me support, both as a candidate and in the effort to have an elected school board. An especially big thank you to the volunteers, who collected over 4,400 signatures to get the referendum on the ballot and all the people (74%)...
Candidate Thanks Voters

Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Dear Editor: Political elections can be contentious times and this past election cycle certainly proved that to be true. Our country and local community appear to be sharply divided along political lines. But there are times when those lines blur and Tuesday’s rainy...
Candidate Thanks Voters

Bloxom Wrong on Menhaden

Dear Editor: I sent the following addressed to Del. Rob Bloxom on election day: I have been and am an ardent supporter of conservative political issues for the entirety of my adult and adolescent life. I have missed zero national elections and have supported every...
Candidate Thanks Voters

More on Solar Energy

Dear Editor: The letter by Jim Belote that appeared in the Nov. 1 edition referenced ANEC’s Cooperative Sunshare program, which he correctly states is more expensive than “standard electricity.” What he neglected to explain is that this is not the best, most...
Candidate Thanks Voters

Solar Energy at a Premium

Dear Editor: As related to the letter “Candidates’ Alternative Energy Statements Questioned” in the Oct. 18 edition of the Post, Mr. Phillips’ statements, from what I have seen printed, appear to be correct for the Eastern Shore. In regards to the cost of solar...