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July 24, 2026

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

Crab Bisque Chincoteague is history in a bowl

Crab Bisque Chincoteague is history in a bowl

By Laura Davis, Eastern Shore of Virginia food columnist — In the spring of 2019 I visited an estate sale on Chincoteague Island. Upon entering I could tell this was my kind of people — beautiful kitchen equipment, lovely nautically themed linens, and vintage Shore...
CHINCOTEAGUE: Beebe Ranch fund drive nears goal

CHINCOTEAGUE: Beebe Ranch fund drive nears goal

BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post When the Museum of Chincoteague Island announced a fundraiser to purchase and preserve the Beebe Ranch, thousands answered its call. The museum is close to its $625,000 goal to save the ranch, which was Misty of Chincoteague’s...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Billboard is in poor taste

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Billboard is in poor taste

To the editor: On my drive from Capeville to Food Lion near Cape Charles, I was a bit shocked to see the latest billboard for the Historic Palace Theatre’s “Films That Move” event.  The billboard features two women in their underwear in what I consider a suggestive...
New library is complete; lease isn’t

New library is complete; lease isn’t

BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — A new regional library building is ready for occupation, but the timeline to move in and open the facility in Parksley remains unknown. Accomack County, which owns the facility, and the Eastern Shore Public Library Board of...