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September 6, 2026

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

Challenge to zoning decision fails

BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — A Northampton County resident failed in his initial attempt to challenge the legality of an April 2024 zoning decision made by the local board of supervisors after a judge said he lacked standing to bring the case. Ken Dufty,...
Northampton gets new radio station

Northampton gets new radio station

BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — Northampton County is getting its own FM radio station — complete with an Exmore broadcast tower, a lighthouse logo, and a name that zeroes in on Cape Charles. The station, 96.9 The Cape, will begin broadcasting at noon on...
Exmore considers pumping the  brakes on  yellow arrows

Exmore considers pumping the brakes on yellow arrows

BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — Exmore Mayor Douglas Greer at the Monday, Jan. 13, town council meeting brought back to light concerns about the safety of traffic signals with flashing yellow arrows. Police Chief Angelo DiMartino reported that there was only...