by Sarah Barban | Sep 30, 2024 | Headlines
Visitor spending for the Eastern Shore of Virginia reached $247.9 million in 2023, a 6.7% increase over 2022. Tourism-supported jobs in Accomack and Northampton County totaled more than 1,800, while local tourism-related taxes were almost $9.9 million. Individually,...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 30, 2024 | Headlines
BY NANCY DRURY DUNCAN, Eastern Shore Post — A Chincoteague Island man who gained notoriety when, at the age of 14, he carjacked a vehicle belonging to a member of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors, is headed for prison after pleading guilty to firing a gun into...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 30, 2024 | Headlines
BY JANET BERNOSKY, Eastern Shore Post — Construction of the massive new recreation center on the grounds of the David Landsberger Family YMCA on Chincoteague Island is moving forward as planned, with the goal of opening in early 2025. The new building is expected to...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 30, 2024 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — The new director of Accomack County Parks and Recreation has a vision that includes a variety of recreation and leisure options for all ages, abilities, and interests. Ethan Watkins has lived on the Eastern Shore for...
by Sarah Barban | Sep 20, 2024 | Headlines
Three people have been charged with animal cruelty after 34 dogs, four snakes, and two cats were seized from a Northampton County home. Tyrone Onley, 43, and Tamica Gunter, 25, both of Jamesville, have been charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty, said Northampton...
