4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (328+ words) The historic Accomac Debtors" Prison will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, July 4, 2026, following a comprehensive restoration funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia and Accomack County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 11 a. m. , led by Accomack County Supervisor Robert S. Crockett....

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (119+ words) Shore Daily News Chincoteague Police Officer charged with recklessly handling a firearm A Chincoteague police officer was recently charged with the misdemeanor offense of recklessly handling a firearm. Twenty-eight-year-old Officer Noah Austin Mc Gee, of Deerfoot Road in Melfa, was…...

4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (284+ words) Rocket Lab, which already has a major launch presence on Virginia's Eastern Shore, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion. The companies announced Monday that Rocket Lab has entered into…...

4+ hour ago  (164+ words) A fatal crash Tuesday afternoon shut down part of Route 13 near the Maryland-Virginia state line in Worcester County. Maryland State Police say troopers responded just after 3 p. m. to the intersection of Route 13 and Holland Road for a reported two-vehicle crash. Units…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (200+ words) For the second day in a row, A&N Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert due to hot weather and higher projected energy use across the region. The voluntary alert will be in effect today, Tuesday, July…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (140+ words) The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Accomack and Northampton counties from Friday morning through Friday evening. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions are possible, with heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees. Mecklenburg County is also…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (147+ words) By Linda Cicoira A Machipongo man was arraigned Monday in Northampton Circuit Court, where he pleaded not guilty to three 2024 sex crimes involving a child and requested that a jury hear his case. Alejandro Santos-Ramirez, also known as Alex, of…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (135+ words) Funeral services for Mr. Diree "Tit" Justice, Jr. , of New Church, will be conducted on Saturday, July 4th, at 1: 00 PM from Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co. , Accomac, Rev. Fred Crawley, Officiating. Interment will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Mappsville. Family…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (272+ words) Pictured: a stretch of the former railroad near Melfa. Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed segment of the Eastern Shore Rail to Trail project in Northampton County....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (212+ words) Six lifelong friends turned childhood memories into community impact this past weekend by hosting the 6th Annual Onancock Community Day, an event dedicated to celebrating unity, giving back, and creating lasting memories for families from the Northeast Community in the Town…...