Eastern Shore News

NASSAWADOX — A massive fire early Tuesday morning destroyed the Captain’s Deck, a popular restaurant here owned by Shellie and Nuri Onal. No one was in the building at the time of the blaze. Full Story »

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NASSAWADOX -- An early morning fire on Tuesday destroyed the Captain's Deck Restaurant on U.S. Route 13 here. Units and personnel from Northampton and Accomack counties battled the blaze. The building's roof had fallen by morning and the building was gutted. Full Story »

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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. Full Story »

EASTVILLE — Two sisters and their mother have been found guilty of the August assault and battery of Bayview resident Alice Coles and her daughter, Nikita, and will serve time in jail. Full Story »

RED BANK — The wife of the candidate who lost his bid for the District 3 seat on the Board of Supervisors in last Tuesday’s election thinks the winner, Oliver Bennett, used inappropriate campaign tactics and exploited students at the polls on voting day. Full Story »

CHERITON — 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. Full Story »

FRANKLIN, Va. — Communities near the International Paper plant in Franklin are trying to determine what ripple effects the plant's scheduled 2010 shutdown will have. Full Story »

EASTVILLE -- A Virginia Eastern Shore school division is opening late today because of dense fog. Northampton County Public Schools will open two hours late. Full Story »

SALISBURY -- When school bus No. 70 drove away from James M. Bennett High School at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, the 45 students on board didn't know the yellow and black bus would serve as a moving target. Full Story »

Acts the Apostolic Church, Temperanceville, has a free meal of soup and sandwiches served every second Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat-in or carryout is available. Full Story »

ONANCOCK -- The Eastern Shore of Virginia Anglers Club will be holding its annual Rockfish Outing on Sunday, Nov. 22. Fishing is from noon to 5 p.m., registering and departing from the Onancock dock. Full Story »

Swimbaits have become a staple piece of equipment for serious anglers over the past two seasons and have proven they will be around to stay in the anglers tackle selection for tournament fishing. Full Story »

Most fans would probably agree that while it is great to debate the finer points of NASCAR, sometimes these discussions bring to mind the old saying: "It's only fun until someone loses an eye." But in the world of NASCAR partisanship, it's only fun until someone loses their temper. Full Story »

NEWPORT NEWS -- A 23-pound, 5-ounce blueline tilefish caught July 4 by Michael Adkins of Sutherland has been certified as the new Virginia state record for the species by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Full Story »

CAPE CHARLES -- On a warm, windy and sunny Halloween Saturday, Bay Creek hosted its annual Member-Member Golf Tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. Full Story »

NASSAWADOX -- Winners have been announced in the second annual Hooked on Habitat Fishing Tournament. Full Story »

CHESAPEAKE -- The Broadwater Academy volleyball team won an emotionally charged Metro Conference Volleyball Tournament last weekend. Full Story »

NORTHAMPTON I. The Northampton County elections on Tuesday was the best news I have heard in years. Let's hope we can get two of the three off the board when elections come again in 2011. Full Story »

If you are a dyed-in-the-wool conservative or a firebrand liberal, having Lynwood Lewis win a fourth term in the House of Delegates might not be good news. Full Story »

Annie's Restaurant, which recently opened in Parksley, is really the best of the Shore. Compared with the rest of the Shore, it has them all beat. Full Story »

Juan Carter, 60, husband of Delois Carter and a resident of Exmore, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox. Full Story »

ACCOMAC -- The Friends of the Eastern Shore Public Library is raffling three tickets good for any remaining performance sponsored by the Arts Council of the Eastern Shore this season. Full Story »

CHINCOTEAGUE -- Mark calendars now for the Chincoteague Island Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. The parade begins at Maddox and Main marching south on Main Street to the firehouse. Full Story »