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July 2, 2026

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

Northampton Salaries Increase

Northampton Salaries Increase

By Linda Cicoira — Five of the top senior Northampton County administrators and constitutional officers are paid more than $100,000 a year, according to figures obtained last week by the Eastern Shore Post.  The top moneymaker is Commonwealth’s Attorney Beverly...
Another Dollar Store Robbery

Another Dollar Store Robbery

By Linda Cicoira — The Dollar General Store was the scene of another armed robbery Sunday night in Painter. Accomack Sheriff Todd E. Godwin said at around 9:45 p.m., his office received a report of the incident. After deputies arrived at the store, it was...
Melfa Man Killed in  Norfolk Was Shot  in the Head

Melfa Man Killed in Norfolk Was Shot in the Head

By Linda Cicoira — A Melfa man, who was killed in a shooting last week, in Norfolk, Va., died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the state Medical Examiner’s Office. Markee Turner, 29, of Seaside Road, died at the scene of the shooting in the 6500...
Rocket Lab Ready To Build at Wallops Research Park

Rocket Lab Ready To Build at Wallops Research Park

By Linda Cicoira — The kinks have been worked out of Rocket Lab’s site plans for the Wallops Research Park, approval has been obtained for all but the lighting, and construction is expected to begin in a month or two, Accomack County officials said this week. ...
Skyhawk Restored, Repainted at Melfa Airport

Skyhawk Restored, Repainted at Melfa Airport

By Linda Cicoira — The Navy A-4 Skyhawk that is displayed next to the Accomack County Airport terminal, in Melfa, was given a new paint job this week. The initial estimate for the work was $50,000. Maintenance is required by the Navy as part of the loan contract...