Eastern Shore Post

June 10, 2026

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

Custis honored for philanthropy leadership

Custis honored for philanthropy leadership

John Custis, of Onancock, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He was nominated for the award by Eastern Shore Community College. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), more than two dozen...
Rayfield reflects on 50 years in Nassawadox

Rayfield reflects on 50 years in Nassawadox

BY BILL STERLING, Special to the Eastern Shore Post — In April of 1975, Tommy Rayfield and his wife, Francie, purchased Nassawadox Pharmacy and opened for the first time the doors of Rayfield’s Pharmacy, retaining the original soda fountain tables from 1913. They were...
Homes initiative aims to better living conditions

Homes initiative aims to better living conditions

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and ESVA Housing Mission recently signed a memorandum of understanding to form the Healthy Homes Initiative, a collaboration that is dedicated to improving living conditions for poverty-level residents in Accomack and Northampton...
Kavulich is new HOS executive director

Kavulich is new HOS executive director

After an extensive seven-month-long search, the Friends of Onancock School Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Corey Kavulich has been chosen as the new executive director. Kavulich began working at the Historic Onancock School on Monday, April 7. Kerry...
Sokel named CEO of New Ravenna

Sokel named CEO of New Ravenna

New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer of handcrafted mosaics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodie Sokel as its new chief executive officer, effective March 31, 2025. Sokel, who has been an integral part of the Exmore-based company since...