Eastern Shore Post

June 9, 2026

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

Anglers landing trophy-sized red drum

Anglers landing trophy-sized red drum

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — The late summer red drum catch- and-release fishery has started along the channel edges of the Chesapeake Bay. Trophy-sized reds are being caught late in the afternoons and well into the evening hours from Pocomoke Sound down to the...
Mason stands tall for Ponies volleyball

Mason stands tall for Ponies volleyball

BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post — Most days, Olivia Mason stands an even six feet tall, which came in handy as she led Chincoteague High School’s volleyball team to the Eastern Shore District championship last fall. At season’s end, she was named District Player of...
After Debby, productive angling returns

After Debby, productive angling returns

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — The Eastern Shore of Virginia was spared any lasting impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Debby, as the storm took a more westerly track. Apart from a few missed days of fishing opportunities due to some wind and rain at the end of...
Shore breezes through District 8

Shore breezes through District 8

BY RYAN WEBB Azalea vs. Shore Shore Little League’s junior softball all-star team soundly defeated Azalea 20-0 after three and a half innings on Saturday, June 22, in the opening game of the District 8 tournament, hosted by North Accomack Little League at the...
CALL senior softball wins District 8 tourney

CALL senior softball wins District 8 tourney

BY BAYLEE JUSTIS COBB The Central Accomack Little League senior softball team won the District 8 tournament and will travel to Portsmouth to compete in the Virginia state tournament beginning on July 5. C.A.L.L. began its all-star tournament at Azalea Little League...
CALL 50/70 baseballers win District 8

CALL 50/70 baseballers win District 8

BY BAYLEE JUSTIS COBB The Central Accomack Little League 50/70 baseball team won the District 8 all-star tournament. The team leaves for Alexandria on July 5 to compete in the state tournament. C.A.L.L. began the District 8 tournament at Princess Anne Little League on...