by Sarah Barban | Jul 20, 2026 | News
BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The median price of a home in Northampton County soared to $549,000 during the first six months of 2026, an increase of more than $100,000 over the same time period last year, numbers from the Eastern Shore Association of Realtors...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 20, 2026 | News
On July 21, 1960, Donna Kay Hickman was crowned Miss Wachapreague 1960 at the opening night of the Wachapreague Fireman’s Carnival. She was crowed by Ann Bulman, the previous year’s queen. On July 21, 1959, Edward Thomas Belote, of Cheriton, pleaded guilty in...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 20, 2026 | News
BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors has reversed course on a decision last month to remove the county’s seaside from Chesapeake Bay Act protections. Supervisors opened a meeting on Wednesday, July 15, by voting unanimously to...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 14, 2026 | News
FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alex Hubb Field, 6309 Church St., Chincoteague. The Chincoteague Farmers Market brings farmers, bakers, and artisans to the heart of town. There will also be live music.COFFEE TALK: 10 to 11 a.m., Island Community House 6246 Mumford...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 14, 2026 | News
On July 15, 1961, Royce W. Chesser signed for a new four-year term as superintendent of Accomack County Public Schools. He had been offered a position on the faculty of the University of Virginia. “The public is delighted that he reconsidered and will be...
