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September 4, 2026

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

Chincoteague Continues Making Harbor Improvements

Chincoteague Continues Making Harbor Improvements

By Carol Vaughn — Mike Tolbert and the Curtis Merritt Harbor harbormaster, Vernon Merritt, made a virtual presentation for a Virginia Port Authority grant application Feb. 9, including an update on this year’s grant-funded project, which recently was completed. That...
Exmore Residents Exasperated With Repeated Flooding

Exmore Residents Exasperated With Repeated Flooding

By Stefanie Jackson – When Exmore residents from Monroe Avenue asked the Town Council Monday night for help with flooding issues caused by heavy rain and poor drainage, the advice they received was likely a bit unexpected. “Flood insurance” was the answer supplied by...