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I grew up in a family of six --my mom, grandmother, and three siblings. Though Thanksgiving was a special time for our small family, it was by no means extravagant.

ONANCOCK -- Many people think hospice care is just about dying. Hospice care is more than that -- hospice brings comfort and support to people facing a life-limiting illness.

A Cheapside man was fatally injured late Thursday in a single-car crash here. Duval Montrice Washington, 23, of the 27000 block of Cheapside Road, was pronounced dead at the scene, said State Police spokeswoman Michelle Cotten.

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.

ACCOMAC - Floodwaters on the seaside of Virginia's Eastern Shore are beginning to recede by late Friday morning, while the bayside remains swollen with floodwaters.

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ONANCOCK -- The new owner of Wise's Drug Store spends all week studying government at Harvard University, then flies home and spends his weekends tearing out the innards of the building at 51 Market St.

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Hunters for the Hungry has begun collection of deer and financial support for processing.

Onancock International Films will show "Summer Hours" on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are available at the door on the night of the movie for $7.50. Follow a family as two brothers and a sister decide what to do with their family home and all their mother's belongings.

In these hard economic times, are you wondering if your grandmother's oriental vase, or your grandfather's reading lamp might be worth a bit -- or a lot -- of money? Timothy Smith, of Timothy Smith and Sons Antiques in Onancock, will hold a seminar "Who Needs Stock When You Have Stuff?" on Saturday, Nov.

EASTVILLE - David Eder has been appointed police sergeant in this small-town historic county seat - the first time in decades the town has had its own police presence.

ONANCOCK --A downtown Onancock store that stood empty for more than two decades has been purchased by a businessman and former political candidate with Shore roots.

PARKSLEY - Wallops Research Park's master plan is complete and the leadership council that will govern the park has been appointed.

Accomack County officials said they will re-examine what can be done about the dilapidated Whispering Pines Motel building in Tasley.

ONANCOCK -- The North Street Playhouse is pleased to open its 2009-2010 season with 'The Miracle Worker' by William Gibson.

The 2nd annual Paint Onancock Plein Air was a rousing success. A total of 24 artists were busy at their easels around Onancock for two days last week bringing their perspective of the town to life on their canvas.

Accomack County and Onley officials broke ground Monday on the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. Route 13 in Onley.

The 56th Fall Antiques Show, sponsored by the Shore Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, will be held Saturday, Nov.

ONANCOCK -- Fair trade, artisan-produced goods from around the world will be showcased at the first annual World Market at Cokesbury Church on Friday, Oct.