by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Sports
A 2022 graduate of Arcadia High School has jumped his way into the record books as a member of Regent University’s men’s track and field team. Kevin Cropper, a native of Oak Hall and freshman at Regent University in Virginia Beach, was recently named MVP of the team...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Sports
BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — Striped bass (rockfish) season opened up on Tuesday, May 16, on both the Chesapeake Bay and seaside. The recreational black sea bass season opened on Monday, May 15. More details are below. The Virginia Chesapeake (Bay) Area Season...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Features
On Wednesday, May 10, Shore Christian Academy in Exmore hosted a Shore-wide Spelling Bee. First place went to Taylor Frey of Shore Christian Academy. Second place went to Charlotte Campbell of Cape Charles Christian School. Third place went to Isabel...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore Post— A group of commercial and recreational fishermen is suing the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for not protecting the Chesapeake Bay’s population of menhaden — the herring-like fish that is a food source for sport fish such...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Headlines
BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing June 21 to receive feedback on proposed changes to rules overseeing parking permits required on vehicles and trailers parked at public boat ramps. The changes the...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Headlines
BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — The Onancock Town Council met Monday to discuss plans that will govern a future performance pavilion at Historic Onancock School on College Avenue. The council will host several special meetings to hash out details from what time...
by Ted Shockley | May 19, 2023 | Headlines
BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — A Texas company is interested in using the former Quail Run Assisted Living facility in Gargatha to provide temporary housing for unaccompanied minors under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Refugee...
by Ted Shockley | May 19, 2023 | Headlines
Have your event included in the Eastern Shore Post’s entertainment calendar by emailing [email protected] Friday, May 19 n FARMERS MARKET: 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Pocomoke Farmers and Flea Market, 3 Market St., Pocomoke City. No registration or vendor...
by Ryan Webb | May 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Joyce T. Bright, 91, of North Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Accomack County, to the late Paul and Eloise Wallace. She grew up in Wachapreague before moving to Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother and...
by Ryan Webb | May 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Ruth Virginia Mae Redmond Perry, 75, wife of Henry Perry and resident of Parksley, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Born March 5, 1948, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Matthew Redmond and...
