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October 21, 2026

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

Exmore inks $18.5M deal for sewer initiative

Exmore inks $18.5M deal for sewer initiative

BY STEFANIE JACKSON, Eastern Shore Post — Exmore’s highly anticipated sewer project will be completed for less than $18.5 million by the Kevcor Contracting Corporation, of Norfolk, the Town Council affirmed by unanimous vote on Monday. The decision was “a long time...
Cape Charles motor lodge celebrates minimalism

Cape Charles motor lodge celebrates minimalism

BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — Sylvia and Eric Hawkins were living in Virginia Beach years ago when they decided having fewer belongings is better — and that the trappings of life can be a trap themselves.  Or, as Sylvia Hawkins asked rhetorically, “Do you have...
Douglas Godbey

Douglas Godbey

Mr. Douglas Benson Godbey, better known as Doug, 76, husband of Faye Collins Godbey, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2023, after a brief illness, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. He was born May 19, 1946, to the late James Henry Godbey (a second career...
John “Jack” Duer III and Marjorie “Marge” Duer

John “Jack” Duer III and Marjorie “Marge” Duer

A service to celebrate the lives of Mr. John Henry “Jack” Duer III and Mrs. Marjorie Willard “Marge” Duer, of Salisbury, Md., formerly of Hillsborough, Belle Haven, will be conducted from the graveside at St. George’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Pungoteague, on...
Joseph “Joe” Miles

Joseph “Joe” Miles

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Miles, 87, formerly of Pocomoke City, Md., passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk. Born on December 6, 1935, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Aldon and Louise Miles. Joseph proudly served his...
Carol-Ann Verstegen

Carol-Ann Verstegen

Mrs. Carol-Ann Verstegen, 76, beloved wife of the late Bruce Verstegen, was born on May 28, 1946, in Flushing, N.Y. She departed this life on March 24, 2023, at her residence in Greenbackville. In 1964, Carol graduated from Red Bank Regional High School. Later in...
Catherine “Frances” Moyer

Catherine “Frances” Moyer

Mrs. Catherine “Frances” Bell Moyer, 89, wife of the late James Paul Moyer Sr. and a resident of Wattsville, Va., passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Born August 3, 1933, Frances was the only child of the late Joseph Emerson Bell...