Eastern Shore Post

June 10, 2026

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

Participate in the Eastern Shore’s legacy of giving

Participate in the Eastern Shore’s legacy of giving

  The book of Acts in the New Testament reveals that Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive.  It is an often-repeated line and it is one the Eastern Shore of Virginia takes seriously — during Christmas and all year long. So much of the good in our...

Consider insuring birthday cards sent in the mail

To the editor :                                                                                                                                      Birthday cards going through our post offices should be insured when sent long or short distance.  The reasoning is...
A day off from work to spend in the cemeteries

A day off from work to spend in the cemeteries

  BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Pot I try to set aside one day each year that is dedicated mostly to poking around a cemetery or two. It has been a brisk and busy year and I realized I hadn’t completed a proper cemetery exploration. So I took the day off from...