by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Sports
BY KINSEY RAYFIELD, Special to the Eastern Shore Post — The Broadwater Vikings traveled to Chincoteague Friday, Aug. 25, and defeated the Ponies, 26-24. Broadwater got its offense started when quarterback Logan Hickman connected with Rufus Abbott for a 70-yard...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Sports
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Anglers Club will have a free Kids Fishing Day on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Saxis Pier. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and fishing is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. A picnic will follow. All children will receive a fishing rod to use and take...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Sports
The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Ladies Invitational was held Tuesday, Aug. 22, with 44 golfers coming from many miles away and many making it an annual affair. Sponsored by the Ladies Golf Association at the club, proceeds go to the Eastern Shore Coalition...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Sports
The Chincoteague Police Department will be holding its 19th annual Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 9. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Rommel’s Harley-Davidson Delmarva at 2410 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, Md. The second stop is Tall Tales Taphouse in Pittsville,...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Sports
Accomack County Parks and Recreation will be accepting registration for its 2023 Women’s Volleyball League. The Women’s Volleyball League games will be starting on Monday, Sept. 18, at Arcadia Middle School, located at 29485 Horsey Road, Oak Hall. Games will be played...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Features
Summer is winding down, schools are opening, and the Academy for Lifetime Learning is ready with an exciting new fall schedule of courses. There are no limits for sign-ups for a one-time enrollment fee of $25. Go to the website www.allesva.org to find out the dates,...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Features
BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The sky was blue, the breeze was pleasant, and the hot dogs were beef. The hot dog cart was shiny. The music blaring from a speaker was from the 1980s. A song by the band Chicago called “You’re the Inspiration” played as CL Brown...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Features
Lillian Nock Meador, of Savageville, turned 100 years old on Aug. 24. This milestone was celebrated at the Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center in Accomac on Aug. 19. Family and friends gathered from many states, including Georgia and Texas, to celebrate with her....
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Features
Parents of students enrolled in Accomack County Public Schools are invited to participate in a Parent University on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Metompkin Elementary School in Parksley. Admission is free. The school is located at 24501 Parksley Road. The...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 5, 2023 | Features
There will be a benefit for Giddens’ Do-Drop Inn in Weirwood on Sept. 8 and 9. Paul Pesco will perform with Geoff Daking, Seth Glassman, Kinny Landrum, and Connor Antico. On Friday, Sept. 8, drummer Bernard Purdie will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets...
