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September 23, 2026

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

Exmore will sue if sewer easements aren’t signed

Exmore will sue if sewer easements aren’t signed

BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore Post — Exmore is serious about satisfying the requirements to receive funding for its sewer project, even if that means suing its residents. “We’re going to have to take our friends and neighbors and family to court … this isn’t...
New Health Department director named

New Health Department director named

The Virginia Department of Health has named Jon Richardson as the new health director for the Eastern Shore Health District.   Richardson brings 18 years of public health experience, with 15 of those in public health leadership.   He is a graduate of Salisbury...
Andrews files for Northampton School Board

Andrews files for Northampton School Board

An Exmore man has announced his candidacy for the Northampton County School Board.  Joe Andrews has announced his candidacy for the at-large seat on the Northampton County School Board.  Andrews and his wife, Claudia, both Virginia natives, moved to Exmore in 2019...
Edwards, interim Rural Health leader, named CEO

Edwards, interim Rural Health leader, named CEO

Jeannette Edwards, the interim leader of Eastern Shore Rural Health since January, as been named its chief executive officer. “Jeannette brings tremendous energy to the role, combined with years of leadership at Rural Health and local organizations, as well as...