Accomack County News

Rumors 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 Monday 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.

NEW CHURCH , Va.- Health officials in Accomack County are hoping to trim the fat off of county residents.

Real-estate agent Toni Trepanier heard the noise around 1:30 a.m. Friday -- "this metal noise," she said -- and she heard her dogs begin to bark anxiously.

The National Weather Service is warning of possible coastal flooding, high wind and high surf at Maryland, Delaware and Virginia beaches as remnants of Tropical Storm Ida pass through the region.

ACCOMAC -- In response to damages from the recent ror'easter, the Accomack County Board of Supervisors has determined that tipping fees at the two county landfills will be waived for storm debris.

Temp: 50.0 F Wind Chill: 46 F Schools are closed in Pittsylvania County, where nearly two dozen roads remain shut down by flooded streams.

GROTON TOWN -- Real-estate agent Toni Trepenier heard the noise around 1:30 a.m. Friday -- 'this metal noise,' she said -- and she heard her dogs begin to bark anxiously.

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.

An early morning fire on Tuesday destroyed the Captain's Deck Restaurant on U.S. Route 13 here.

Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery Click for full view Fire destroyed The Captain's Deck restaurant in Nassawadox on the Eastern Shore on Tuesday, Nov.

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.

William Fleming Principal Susan Willis was placed on paid administrative leave June 11.

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors will precede their work session Wednesday, Nov.

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced that $28.7 million in refinancing savings would be distributed to 28 Virginia school divisions -- including Accomack County -- and the Literary Fund.

According to Sheriff Larry Giddens , on Thursday, Oct. 29 [2009] at approximately 9:29 p.m., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office received a report of an armed robbery at the B&G Market in Accomac.

More than seven decades ago a small camp for boys existed on a farm in Northampton County.

MAPPSVILLE -- Three Accomack County residents are charged with animal cruelty, Accomack County Sheriff Larry Giddens said.

ACCOMAC - Accomack County's far-flung geography doesn't lend itself to destination walking - to get to the store, or to a neighbor's house, vehicle travel is usually needed.

Accomack County was recognized by the National Weather Service as one of more than 1,500 storm-ready communities in the United States after meeting a rigorous set of criteria.