Accomac News Archives

“This was an extremely strong showing by our staff, aided by the outstanding work performed by our production staff, and we are proud of their efforts”

The Eastern Shore News won seven advertising awards at last weekend's Virginia Press Association competition for advertising. via Eastern Shore News

“If you like more pepper, then by all means spice it up. If you want scallops pesto, then switch the sauces around. Just have fun and Rock the Kitchen”

Johnny Mo is a man on the move. Although he only moved to the Eastern Shore five years ago, the affable 32-year-old seems to know everyone and has immersed himself in many facets of local life. via Eastern Shore News

“For me, it's not a problem. His door is always open.”

Accomack County's first full-time county attorney receives in addition to his $115,000 salary a generous assortment of benefits - a four-day work week, $5,000 for moving expenses and six months' severance pay, ... via Eastern Shore News

Accomack County Deputy Registrar Patricia White is refelected in a pollen-filled puddle crossing Courthouse Ave. via Eastern Shore News

“We're hoping it will be kind of a homecoming”

One renowned Eastern Shoreman will portray another at noon Saturday in a one-man show at the Eastern Shore Railway Museum. via Eastern Shore News

“It was a major social event. When my wife, Violet, worked at the dime store in Parksley years ago, they still let people raise hogs in town. She went to work at 8 a.m., but we would go into Parksley to help with a hog killing at 2:30 in the mornin.”

ACCOMAC -- In the old days, staff at the old county jail here gave 'bringing home the bacon' a special kind of meaning. via The Daily Times

“The Board is charged with the duty of hearing appeals and equalizing assessments so that the burden of taxation shall rest equally upon all citizens of the county. In discharging its duty, the Board may lower, raise or uphold assessments.”

ACCOMAC -- A citizen board appointed by the circuit judge on Wednesday will begin hearing appeals of real-estate assessments in Accomack County. via The Daily Times

“I urge you not to look to the school board to make cuts”

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors will hold a rare Saturday-morning meeting to finalize details of its draft budget proposal. via Eastern Shore News

“George, Brice Stump is here to visit us. Come on in.”

While the entire Shore seems destined to become new and improved, there are still precious pockets of old-time living to be found, especially in Accomack and Northampton counties. via Daily Times

A national retirement home for members of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Bedford County, a rare type of arched bridge in Page County, and the oldest building-supply store still in operation on the ... via Eastern Shore News