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July 15, 2026

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

Coastal Storm Could Bring High Winds, Flooding

Coastal Storm Could Bring High Winds, Flooding

Submitted Article — National Weather Service Wakefield, Va., has issued a coastal storm briefing highlighting the potential impacts from a coastal storm expected late this week. Confidence is high for moderate coastal flooding for areas adjacent to the middle/upper...
ESCC Celebrates 50th Year

ESCC Celebrates 50th Year

By Carol Vaughn — Eastern Shore Community College celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday, Oct. 22, with a homecoming event and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the college’s new $22 million academic and administration building. Virginia Community College...
Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Staff Report — Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Onancock that happened between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells. The sheriff’s office received reports of burglaries at Mallard’s, the Corner Bakery, Bizzotto’s,...
Lady Firebirds Fall to Yellow Jackets

Lady Firebirds Fall to Yellow Jackets

By Adolphus Ames – The Northampton Yellow Jackets  faced the Arcadia Firebirds Thursday, Oct. 14. They won 3-0. The first set was a close contest. The Firebirds showed a lot of poise and responded to every Yellow Jacket point with a series of stellar serves and...
Nandua Wins District Cross-Country Title

Nandua Wins District Cross-Country Title

By Adolphus Ames – The Eastern Shore district cross-country tournament took place Wednesday, Oct. 20. Girls and boys teams from Northampton, Nandua, Arcadia, and Chincoteague competed in a 5K course at Nandua High School. Nandua boys and girls teams placed first to...