Eastern Shore Post

June 9, 2026

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

Chincoteague holds Kids’ Fishing Day

Chincoteague holds Kids’ Fishing Day

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 24, 2025 Vernon Merritt, the harbor master of Curtis Merritt Harbor, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), and members and spouses of the Chincoteague Charter Boat...
Surf fishermen brave nor’easter

Surf fishermen brave nor’easter

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 17, 2025 A menacing nor’easter ruined the fishing plans for most anglers with its arrival last weekend and its effects being felt though the first part of the week. Despite the gusty conditions, land-based surf fishermen were...
Surf anglers catching big red drum

Surf anglers catching big red drum

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 10, 2025 The highlight of local angling this week has been the run of large red drum in our barrier island surf. Large red drum have been caught and released along the whole seaside, from the Maryland/Virginia state line all the...
O-line paves way for Jacket rushers

O-line paves way for Jacket rushers

BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 3, 2025 At least two things are certain about Northampton High School’s offensive line: One, it is really good at paving the way for Jacket running backs. The Yellow Jackets (4-1) are averaging almost 300 yards rushing per...
Puppy drum, speckled trout scarce

Puppy drum, speckled trout scarce

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 3, 2025 Speckled trout and puppy drum, two of the most sought-after autumn species of gamefish, have still not appeared in numbers typical for the beginning of October.  There has been an uptick in the number of small trout,...
At home and on the court, a special bond

At home and on the court, a special bond

BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post, Sept. 26, 2025 When Bethanie Parks says she’s been around volleyball her entire life, that’s not exactly true. She hasn’t been around the sport since Day 1 ­— only since Day 4. Parks, a junior at Holly Grove Christian School, joined...