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June 25, 2026

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

Bond Set for Eastville Man

By Linda Cicoira An Eastville man, who was charged with strangulation, was granted an unspecified bond Monday, according to records filed in Northampton courts last week.The charge was made against Howard Cornelius Thomas Jr. on Nov. 10.He was arrested Nov. 11. A...

Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Crimes

By Linda CicoiraA Cheriton man pleaded guilty this week in Northampton Circuit Court to several violent crimes involving two victims. George Walker III, 27, of Cheriton, admitted he committed malicious bodily injury, abduction by force, and two counts of strangulation...