The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, or Saltwater Cowboys, may have found the source of a rash of mysterious illnesses plaguing the southern herd of Chincoteague Ponies in recent months.
Flooded roads and beach erosion slowed the recovery on Chincoteague after Sunday’s coastal storm, with inches of standing water still visible near the causeway and at low-lying intersections Monday.
The federal government shutdown has forced changes at Assateague Island National Seashore, but visitors are still finding ways to enjoy the park.
The National Park Service announced a major paving project will affect access to portions of Assateague Island National Seashore starting Oct. 6.
A bike ride across the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.
The 37th annual Seagull Century pedaled off from Salisbury University Saturday morning.
One year after medical waste washed ashore from Rehoboth Beach to Assateague Island, forcing beach closures at the end of summer, investigators still have no updates about where it came from or how it happened.
Assateague Island National Seashore Park officials have announced the reopening of the Chincoteague Beach parking lot ahead of the Labor Day weekend after the effects of Hurricane Erin wreaked havoc and closed beach access for days.
The Saltwater Cowboys of Chincoteague have announced a record-setting 102nd wild pony foal born this year, but the appearance of newborn #102 is puzzling pony caretakers.
The waves and winds from Hurricane Erin left a visible mark on the barrier islands of Chincoteague and Assateague this week, with visitors and locals alike feeling the effects.
WBOC has received multiple reports and videos of a possibly albino young dolphin in the waters off of Chincoteague.

 
   
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                 
          
                