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August 31, 2026

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

Northampton supervisors move to sell Eastville Inn

Northampton supervisors move to sell Eastville Inn

BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — Northampton County is officially selling the historic Eastville Inn to a private buyer. The board of supervisors agreed in 2023 to part with the county-owned property and sell it for $250,000 to John Greenside, a...
Northampton supervisors vote to allow extensions for renovation projects

Northampton County joins insulin lawsuit

BY STEFANIE JACKSON BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — Northampton County is joining localities in multiple states in a lawsuit over insulin prices. The purpose of the lawsuit is to “hold manufacturers and prescription management firms responsible for the sharp increases...
Tennis courts razed as $81.3M school project starts

Tennis courts razed as $81.3M school project starts

BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — Northampton High School’s four tennis courts — some of the only tennis courts in the county — have been razed as part of the school’s $81.3 million upgrade. In addition, the girthy willow oak trees in front of the school that...