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July 1, 2026

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

New Unemployment Claims Surge on Eastern Shore

New Unemployment Claims Surge on Eastern Shore

By Carol Vaughn — New unemployment insurance claims on the Eastern Shore are surging in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12 in response to the continued spread of the virus. Accomack County had just six new...