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June 25, 2026

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

Viking Ship Invades Cape Charles

Viking Ship Invades Cape Charles

Story and Photo by Stefanie Jackson Last weekend, Cape Charles Harbor was unexpectedly taken over by a Viking ship. It was not originally scheduled to stop at Cape Charles, but Hurricane Florence caused the ship to alter its course, resulting in a rare nautical treat...

Do Drop Inn Celebrates 50 Years of Lifting Spirits

By Stefanie Jackson In honor of the recent 50th anniversary of the Do Drop Inn restaurant and lounge in Weirwood – one of the oldest blackowned businesses on the Eastern Shore still in operation – local radio station WHRO held a live broadcast of “Another View” with...

Agricultural News

Submitted Articles The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking 12 species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center to grow into tree seedlings that will become the forests of tomorrow. Virginia landowners interested in sharing their...
Groton Wins Local and State Driving Competitions

Groton Wins Local and State Driving Competitions

By Bill Sterling Guy Groton has been driving vehicles since he could barely see over the steering wheel as a young boy on his father’s farm. By the time he was 17, he was driving tractor trailers, hauling sea clams to Atlantic City, N.J. You could say the 58-yearold...

Varsity Volleyball Action

Story and Photos by Krystle Bono The Nandua Warriors shut down the Broadwater Vikings varsity volleyball team Monday night in Onley in three straight sets (25-14, 25-11, 25-13). Leading the Warriors was Baylee Justis, who totaled 17 assists and seven digs. Leah Truitt...