Bloxom News

One local man has left his mark uniquely on the Eastern Shore and beyond more than the last half-century, dedicating his considerable energies to an array of endeavors including politics, business and community service.

An Accomack County grand jury Monday issued indictments against: William Somers Bloxom, 69, of 24039 Bennett St., Parksley, felony shoplifting; Travis Markeise Brown, 27, of Mappsville, threatening to burn a dwelling; Bradley Leon Cosner, 39, of Chincoteague, leaving the scene of an accident; Jason Bryan Crockett, 20, of Tangier, possession of ...

CHINCOTEAGUE -- It is the season for children to write their Christmas wish list, and 31 Eastern Shore post offices are ready to get those letters to Santa.

RICHMOND -- Visitors to Robert Bloxom's office on the third floor of the Patrick Henry Building in downtown Richmond have no trouble identifying where he's from.

Visitors to Robert Bloxom's office on the third floor of the Patrick Henry Building in downtown Richmond have no trouble identifying where he's from.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner this week described the man he appointed as Virginia's first Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry as "low-key but knowledgeable," and said he set a high standard for others to follow.

RICHMOND - One of the most well-respected statesmen the Eastern Shore has produced is retiring after a career spanning more than three decades of state politics.

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PARKSLEY - The needs of impoverished children half a world away in India prompted a local high school student to develop a unique fundraiser to help them .

Gov. Tim Kaine recognized the importance of tourism to the state and to the Eastern Shore in particular at the Wednesday grand opening ceremony of the new Welcome Center here.

A House of Prayer United Methodist Church, 25585 Shoremain Dr., Bloxom, VA, will host a community yard sale on Oct 3 from 8a-1p. Tables are available for rent for $10 for an indoor table or $7 for an outdoor table.

The Shore's first-ever accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities was completed in August and will celebrate its opening today in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living, the organization that spearheaded the process.

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The community officially inaugurated Eastern Shore Community College's new $7.2 million Business Development and Workforce Training Center on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over 100 people, including several who played key roles in its establishment.

When thousands of visitors head to the State Fair of Virginia later this month, along with funnel cakes, rides and animal exhibits, they'll get a helping of conservation.

Robert S. Bloxom, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, will launch the start of an eight-month Manassas Museum program to explore the transformation of Prince William County from an agricultural to a suburban community.

Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Cashville, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jon Woodburn.

Bloxom Winery presents the second annual Grape Stomping Festival which will be held Saturday, Aug.

The Manassas Museum System recently received several grants to fund new programs and construction.

The Manassas Museum System recently received several grants to fund new programs and construction.