Eastern Shore Post

June 4, 2026

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

Nandina added to list of invasive plants

Nandina added to list of invasive plants

Thirteen more species that pose a threat to the state’s ecosystems have been added to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species List.  The additions include Italian arum, nandina, and orange-eye butterfly-bush. Invasive plants are non-native species that cause harm or have...

Voter turnout strong in Northampton

BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — About 68% of Northampton County’s registered voters turned out to vote in the 2024 election and cast 6,811 ballots. In the contest for U.S. President, Northampton voters gave 3,547 votes, or 52.56%, to Democrat Kamala D....