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July 3, 2026

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

Water Warning

Water Warning

By Linda Cicoira — The Eastern Shore Health District is warning residents not to enter bodies of water if they have cuts or abrasions and to clean wounds at once to reduce the risk of infection. Those with low-immune systems or chronic conditions also need to...
Northampton’s District 4 Seat Has Contest

Northampton’s District 4 Seat Has Contest

By Linda Cicoira  Two men will compete in the November general election for the District 4 seat on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. L. Dixon Leatherbury, a farmer who is chairman of the county planning commission and husband of Commonwealth’s Attorney...
Accomack Candidates Listed for November Election

Accomack Candidates Listed for November Election

By Linda Cicoira — Five contested races will be on the ballot in Accomack County in the November general election, including two matches for school board positions. It will be the first time voters there will get to choose school board members as those...
Satchell in Custody

Satchell in Custody

By Linda Cicoira — Jerry A. Satchell, of Horntown, who was being sought for the abduction of a young woman, turned himself in Thursday following a search by Virginia and Maryland police that started early Wednesday morning.  “This is still an ongoing...

BREAKING NEWS

  State and local police in Virginia and Maryland are continuing their search for an Accomack County man wanted for abducting an 18-year-old woman early Wednesday (June 12) morning near the state line. A Virginia Critically Missing Adult Alert was activated for...