by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – “My life is like Forrest Gump’s,” said Cape Charles resident and visual arist Leland Sharp. “I’ve done so much you’ve got to see it to believe it.” Sharp, born in Harlem, N.Y., has lived a remarkable life. He has worked in the music industry, been a...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Brinia Vargas Acosta, a university student from the Dominican Republic, is spending her summer as a cashier at Food Lion stores in Cape Charles and Hampton Roads. The 21-year-old modern languages major is part of the grocery chain’s program that...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Steve and Fadocia Annette Hall — Special to the Eastern Shore Post A heart’s desire to set foot on Chincoteague Island and be part of pony penning is what Annette Hall, 61, had on her “Life Goal List.” Then, as if by chance, she met Denny and Teresa Hemphill of...
by James Ritch | Aug 1, 2022 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch — Tammy Holloway and Bill Stramm are the new Main Street officers. Donors surround a bench dedicated to Lemoine B. Cree. From left are Nicole Killebrew, Mike Killebrew, Heather Brady, Montaigne Cree, Barrett Cree, and Marlene Cree. Tom and Juanita...
by James Ritch | Jul 31, 2022 | Features
The Chincoteague Pony Auction was held Thursday, July 28. Click on any photo to view the gallery. Saltwater Cowboys bring out the first foal being auctioned during the Pony Auction Thursday, July 28, 2022, on Chincoteague. Photo by Carol Vaughn. A member of the...
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – Wednesday saw the first pony swim since 2019 due to cancellations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Saltwater Cowboys escorted the ponies down Main Street to the carnival grounds where they were set to be auctioned Thursday. The...
