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
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...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 14, 2026 | News
BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — An Accomack County native and Holly Grove Christian School graduate has been named head coach for Randolph College women’s cross-country and track and field teams. Meghan Chaffins, who grew up in Temperanceville and graduated...
