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Lula Coston (Singleton) Johns0n was born and raised in Cape Charles, Virginia, on November 12, 1953, to the late Linnie and Frank White. She attended Northampton Public Schools and later pursued a career at Perdue Farms for 43 years. Lula was united in marriage to Daniel Johnson for 33 years. She gave her life to Christ and became a devoted ... Read More

Due to the continuing AC issues the Chincoteague Island Library will be closed again today, June 18. We will be closed on Friday for Juneteenth. We are hoping to be open on Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM The Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living will be closed on June 18 and June 19.

Tyler Wade Crockett passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 25. Tyler was a graduate of Arcadia High School and was known for his infectious smile, quick wit, and kind heart. He had a remarkable ability to make people laugh, no matter the situation. Even on someone’s darkest day, Tyler could find a way to bring ... Read More

Keith Rondell Townsend was born on January 21, 1973, to Alice and Mitchell Townsend in Bloxom, VA, and transitioned on July 22, 2026, in Salisbury, MD. He received his education in the Accomack County School System, where he excelled in sports, school spirit, and education; graduating within the top 10 of his class. “I’m sexy, I’m fun, I’m a graduate ... Read More

James Linwood Walker, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Tony”, “Eddie Kane,” “J-Dudd,” and “Slim”, was born on August 6, 1954 in Melfa, Virginia, to the late Robert and Dorothy Walker. He departed this life peacefully on August 8, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. James was educated through Accomack County Public Schools. He was a hardworking and dependable man. ... Read More

The Northampton Yellow Jackets Girls Volleyball team opened its season Monday night with an impressive home victory over Franklin, winning the match 3–0. Northampton starts the season 1–0 and will look to keep the momentum going when the Yellow Jackets return to their home court on Thursday, hosting King & Queen. Final: Northampton 3, Franklin 0

By Linda Cicoira Accomack School Board members decided Tuesday to hire staff already on the athletic teams at Nandua and Arcadia High Schools and to continue taking applications for the post at Chincoteague Combined School rather than hire the part-time nine-year athletic director who doesn’t qualify under the new requirements. It was also disclosed during the session that Board Member ... Read More

Accomack County Public Schools was among fewer than half of Virginia’s public school divisions to record gains in both reading and mathematics during the 2025-2026 school year. According to final assessment scores released by the Virginia Department of Education, Accomack was one of 53 of the state’s 132 school divisions to improve in both subjects. ACPS recorded a five-point increase ... Read More

By Linda Cicoira The case of a Painter area woman accused of embezzlement was not heard Monday in Northampton Circuit Court because the defendant didn’t show up for the proceeding. Forty-four-year-old Carlette Sharnetta Upshur, of Keller Pond Road, was charged with embezzling more than $1,000 between Jan. 6 and 8, 2024, from the Royal Farms convenience store where she worked ... Read More

The Nandua Warriors golf team turned in a strong performance Tuesday at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, defeating Holly Grove and Salisbury Christian. Nandua posted a team score of 169, finishing ahead of Holly Grove (183). Salisbury Christian had only two recorded scores and did not post a complete team score. Leading the way for the Warriors were ... Read More