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July 2, 2026

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

Mears Man Pleaded Guilty to Molestation

Mears Man Pleaded Guilty to Molestation

By Linda Cicoira — A Mears man, who pleaded no contest last week in Accomack Circuit Court to felony object sexual penetration, was sentenced to serve five years in prison in accordance with a plea bargain agreement the defendant made with Commonwealth’s...
Murder Suspect Arrested in Rogers’ Case

Murder Suspect Arrested in Rogers’ Case

By Linda Cicoira — A 22-year-old Melfa man was arrested this week and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the May shooting death of Alvin Lee “Derek” Rogers, of Belle Haven, according to records filed in Accomack General District Court. Bronta...
From Restroom Closures to Police Harassment

From Restroom Closures to Police Harassment

By Linda Cicoira — From public restrooms that are closed because no one wants to clean them to police harassment that appeared to be condoned by the mayor and police chief, the little town of Parksley took a beating at the town council meeting Monday night. One...
From Restroom Closures to Police Harassment

Parksley Woman Talks About Town Officer

By Linda Cicoira — The only woman on the Parksley town council accused a town police officer of harassment Monday night during a council session. She reported to town officials and residents that after stopping her vehicle because she didn’t use her turn signal...
Update: Missing Girl Found and is Safe

Update: Missing Girl Found and is Safe

By Linda Cicoira — Maryland State Police say the missing girl was found and is safe.    Maryland State Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing Juvenile In Somerset County Maryland State Police are looking for a girl from Somerset County who was...
Woman Dies From Crash

Woman Dies From Crash

By Linda Cicoira — A Painter woman died after being in a head-on collision that occurred on Lankford Highway, just north of Main Street in Painter, Thursday, Aug. 8, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya, of the state police. Carolyn A. Sample, 64, of Big Pine Road,...