Eastern Shore Post

June 4, 2026

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

Fire Investigated as Arson and Homicide

Fire Investigated as Arson and Homicide

By Linda Cicoira — A fatal fire in Accomack County Friday is being investigated as arson and homicide, according to the state police. “The preliminary examination conducted Saturday by the Office of the Medical Examiner in Norfolk revealed that each of the three...
Sell-off of Railroad Assets Shrouded in Secrecy

Sell-off of Railroad Assets Shrouded in Secrecy

By Linda CicoiraMembers of the Accomack and Northampton county boards of supervisors, elected by the voters of their respective counties, serve on the Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission (A-NTDC). The railroad, Canonie Atlantic Company, has a board...