by Sarah Barban | Jul 2, 2026 | News
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...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 2, 2026 | News
BY BARBARA O’HARE AND WILLIAM O’HARE, Eastern Shore Post — Every year the U.S. Census Bureau produces a set of population estimates for states, counties, and municipalities. The estimates that became available on June 25, 2026, reflect the situation in...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 2, 2026 | News
On July 3, 1948, Charles Nicolls, 47, of Keller, drowned after leaving Goose Island in a motorboat on his way to Nandua. He was the son of the late Charles E. Nicolls, a former member and chairman of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors. On July 3, 1945,...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 1, 2026 | News
GAMES: 1 to 4 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. The community is invited to a game day. Snacks are welcome.CHILDRENS ART: 2 to 3 p.m., Cape Charles Memorial Library, Cape Charles. Paint Misbehavin’ is a group for children ages 12 to 15 to...
by Sarah Barban | Jul 1, 2026 | News
BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The Northampton County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, June 23, to raise the real estate tax rate almost 3 cents per assessed $100 in valuation to balance the $50.5 million budget it approved for Fiscal Year 2026-27....
