4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (516+ words) A Norfolk lawyer claimed Tuesday that his client, a man caught in Northampton County in July 2020 with 6,142 grams of a cocaine mixture who is serving a 16-year federal prison term for his crime of drug distribution, should be allowed to…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (802+ words) Should Northampton County allow deer hunters to use rifles? The Northampton Supervisors are considering allowing rifles during the general firearms deer season, which prompted a debate over crop damage, hunting safety and enforcement at Tuesday’s meeting. Rifles are permitted for…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (309+ words) Pictured: A screen grab of a recent social media video saying ‘possibly ICE’ but was reportedly security detail for the Governor’s husband. Federal immigration agents have not yet conducted enforcement operations in Northampton County, although such activity is expected at…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (368+ words) The Northampton County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to send a proposed Town Edge zoning ordinance back to the Planning Commission for another 60 days of review. Ordinance 2026-001 will return to the commission for another public hearing. If it is sent…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (175+ words) Parksley’s popular LOVE sign is being rebuilt after years of exposure to the elements left the structure badly deteriorated. Julie Nash, marketing liaison for the town, said a recent storm knocked over and destroyed the sign’s “E.” The damage revealed…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (320+ words) Accomack County residents in School Board District One have an opportunity to apply for appointment to the vacant seat created by the resignation of the district’s representative. The Accomack County School Board says the vacancy became effective August 26th when Jesse…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (82+ words) Shore Daily News Chincoteague Island Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month “No matter if you are checking out a classic story or trying something new, we hope you will find “harmony” in in the library,” says Library Board President, Lisa…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (346+ words) The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is among three regional food banks benefiting from a record-setting campaign that generated more than 1.5 million meal equivalents for people facing food insecurity across the Delmarva Peninsula. The 2026 Perdue Strike Out…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (227+ words) The Virginia Department of Transportation will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures across the state during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The restrictions will be lifted from noon Friday, Sept. 4, through noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, to accommodate…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (195+ words) By Linda Cicoira A 40-year-old Accomack man was sentenced Monday in Northampton Circuit Court to seven months of active time in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute between a half-ounce and five…...