Chincoteague News

CHINCOTEAGUE. Republi-can-voting conservative Chincoteague Island is relying on the town government and federal government to solve all of its problems.

Gary Dillon, center, reads the accreditation citation as he presents a plaque to Chincoteague Police Chief Eddie Lewis and Mayor Jack Tarr at Monday's council meeting.

Elected officials from Maryland and Virginia are working together to convince the Federal Aviation Administration that Wallops Flight Facility should host an unmanned aircraft system test range.

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge invites students K-12 attending public, private, or home schools to participate in the 2012 Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest.

Eastern Shore residents asked about community needs in a recent survey rated unemployment, affordable housing and literacy the top shortcomings.

The Board of Supervisors voted to close the last remaining greenbox site in Accomack County near Wachapreague despite an impassioned plea by the supervisor who represents the area to provide equitable treatment for residents of southern Accomack County.

Just in time for vacation planning, the completely new 2012 Chincoteague Island Visitor's Guide is now available from the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.