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June 23, 2026

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

Boggs lands trophy red drum

Boggs lands trophy red drum

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Sept. 5, 2025 This week’s angling action has been highlighted by two great catch-and-release fisheries, one on each side of the peninsula. The Chesapeake Bay trophy red drum fishery has been excellent, with large fish encountered in...
Jackets come up just short in opener

Jackets come up just short in opener

BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post, Sept. 5, 2025 The old clichés — “a game of inches” and “it’s the little things that count” — rang all too true for Northampton High School’s football team in its season opener against visiting Northumberland on Friday, Aug. 29. But...
Helen Scott

Helen Scott

Mrs. Helen Catherine Scott, 99, of Chincoteague, passed away at home on Aug. 12, 2025.  Born in Milton, Del., in 1925, Helen moved to Chincoteague in 2020 following a hospitalization. She lived with her friends Charlie and Nancy Kupelian until her peaceful passing....
Virginia Sprinkle

Virginia Sprinkle

Mrs. Rachel Virginia Chandler Sprinkle passed away July 18, 2025, after lingering health issues. She was known to her family to enjoy the simple things like country living, gardening, thrifting, hanging with friends and family, especially the grandchildren, and simple...