Chincoteague News

STORM I. As I speak, it is blowing a gale outside, raining sideways, trees falling in the roadway, absolutely miserable.

PARKSLEY -- Word that Chincoteague plans to seek a boundary adjustment for parts of the mainland, including Wallops Island, resulted in a crowd of more than 70 attendees at Accomack County Supervisor Ron Wolff's constituents' meeting, where the expansion of municipal limits was the announced topic.

CHINCOTEAGUE , Va.- The Chincoteague Town Council has laid out its proposed comprehensive plan.

CHINCOTEAGUE -- The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will hold an ambulance fundraising dinner and auction on Saturday at the fire station.

CHINCOTEAGUE -- On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Chincoteague's American Legion Post 159 held a ceremony in memory of all who have served this nation, both in time of peace and war.

The sturdy Chincoteaque ponies of the Chesapeake Bay's Eastern Shore weathered last week's tropical storm, but their habitat took a beating.

The Chincoteague Island Family YMCA is planning a big day Saturday. The facility, located on Maddox Boulevard, will have its official ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Chincoteague Mayor Jack Tarr and other officials are expected to be on hand as the YMCA officially opens for business.

The combined effects of Tropical Storm Ida's remnants and a nor'easter pummeled Virginia's Eastern Shore with rain and high winds this week.

The Chincoteague Causeway has reopened after a Friday morning closure due to higher-than-normal tides.

ACCOMAC -- Accomack County and the town of Chincoteague had a briefing today regarding the nor'easter. A quick synopsis of that briefing includes: Weather for the Eastern Shore of Virginia -- Winds will slowly begin to taper off late this evening.

CHINCOTEAGUE - Traffic will be completely stopped on the Chincoteague Causeway Monday night into Tuesday, with periodic openings and long delays expected, as work continues on the bridge.

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Birch, Miss Chincoteague 2009, was crowned Miss Virginia Fire Prevention Queen on Oct.

CHINCOTEAGUE -- Mark calendars now for the Chincoteague Island Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec.

CHINCOTEAGUE -- It's the last Second Saturday event of the year, and Threadgoodes will feature Johnny Mo, executive chef from Mallards at the Wharf.

CHINCOTEAGUE -- Friday at the American Legion post there will be chicken and wings served by the Legion from 5-7 p.m. followed by free karaoke by Ira and Lisa.

Republican Bob McDonnell heads toward Election Day with a lead over Democrat Creigh Deeds .

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After reaching the scene some hours later, the cutter found that the high winds and 25-foot seas made it impossible to launch lifeboats.

CHINCOTEAGUE --Crab cakes and more will be available at Post Social Club from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion followed by free music by the Tony Windsor 1 Man Band.

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va . - The Coast Guard along with local emergency medical service personnel rescue two people in the water under Chincoteague Swing Bridge late Friday night [October 23, 2009]. A rescue boat crew from Station Chincoteague was dispatched to the scene and recovered an unconscious 29-year-old female while EMS personnel recovered an ...