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September 6, 2026

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July 1: On this day in Eastern Shore history

July 1: On this day in Eastern Shore history

On July 1, 1968, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Henry J. “Hank” O’Kusky, 20, of Craddockville, was killed in action while on a reconnaissance mission during the Vietnam War. O’Kusky posthumously received the Distinguished Service Cross — the U.S. Army’s second-highest military...
Onancock decides against VDOT crosswalks

Onancock decides against VDOT crosswalks

BY SARAH BARBAN, Eastern Shore Post — The Onancock Town Council voted Monday, June 22, not to move forward with a Virginia Department of Transportation grant that would have installed eight crosswalks in town. Under the plan the town would have been responsible for...
ShoreBots recap world championship season

ShoreBots recap world championship season

Northampton High School’s robotics team, the ShoreBots (team 1908), capped off its most successful season in program history with an appearance at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas.Competing in the Johnson Division, the ShoreBots finished their...
County named among best communities for music education

County named among best communities for music education

For the third consecutive year, Northampton County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its support and commitment to music education.Now in its 27th year,...
DAR donates flag to Accawmacke Elementary School

DAR donates flag to Accawmacke Elementary School

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in recognition of Flag Day, presented an American flag to an Accomack County teacher for her classroom.The flag was given to Kathy Henley, a fifth grade teacher at Accawmacke...