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August 15, 2026

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

Eastern Shore’s drought shows no signs of relief

Eastern Shore’s drought shows no signs of relief

BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The Eastern Shore and region are in the midst of a months-long drought, with no sign of relief.  Roman Miller, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Wakefield, said the drought actually began last fall and...
Riverside physician: Take care in the heat

Riverside physician: Take care in the heat

BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — With the Eastern Shore summer sun beating down and many people enjoying the outdoors, it is important to take necessary precautions to remain healthy. Dr. Susan Boyle, an emergency medicine physician at Riverside Shore Memorial...
This weekend: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

This weekend: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

Friday, July 3WALKING GROUP: 9 to 10 a.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Island Community House hosts a weekly 1.5 mile walk around downtown Chincoteague.ICE CREAM SOCIAL; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Historic Onancock School, 6 College Avenue,...
RICHMOND ’26: Bloxom explains menhaden bill, history

RICHMOND ’26: Bloxom explains menhaden bill, history

BY DELEGATE ROB BLOXOM, guest columnist — There were numerous provisions in the budget that fall under the category of legislating through the budget process.  The one I want to discuss today is the two-year study funded at $1 million per year to determine...