Eastern Shore Post

June 11, 2026

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

Hacksneck fire claims life of woman

Hacksneck fire claims life of woman

A house fire on Sunday, Feb. 4, claimed the life of a Hacksneck woman. Melinda Jean Bonniwell was fatally injured in the blaze, said two people familiar with the incident. Her identity was not immediately released by first responders. Bonniwell was 56, public records...
Nature Conservancy completes Wachapreague oyster reef

Nature Conservancy completes Wachapreague oyster reef

BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore First — The Nature Conservancy recently completed a $1.4 million oyster reef project with the help of nearly 160 volunteers, mostly Eastern Shore residents, who logged nearly 2,200 volunteer hours on the project. “It’s really, really...