A small island with a storied past
Tangier, Virginia, is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the Virginia/Maryland border.
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- Captivating Snowstorm Scenes from Tangier IslandOn January 25, 2026, a winter snowstorm affected Virginia, Tangier Island, and the Eastern Shore. The temperature was approximately 34 degrees, feeling colder, with about an inch of snow. The photos documenting the storm were contributed by Barb Baechtel, Tina Parks, Danielle Crockett, and Robin Pruitt.
- Tangier Town Council Reviews Finances, Grants and Infrastructure at Nov. 4 MeetingThe Tangier Town Council’s meeting on November 4, 2025, reviewed finances and community projects with around 30 residents in attendance. Key discussions included delinquent real estate taxes, the FY26 budget, and plans for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council expressed optimism about grant negotiations and future restoration efforts.
- Accomack County EM working on getting ice-breaking unit for stormAccomack County Emergency Management and local and state partners have been preparing for the upcoming severe winter weather system for several days. Here is a current situational update, from the agency: Governor Abigail Spanberger has declared a State of Emergency in Virginia. We have not declared a Local State of Emergency, but expect to inContinue reading “Accomack County EM working on getting ice-breaking unit for storm”
Tangier Island, Virginia 