Chincoteague town leaders are moving toward the possible purchase of a two-acre waterfront property on South Main Street, a deal they say would preserve rare public access along the Chincoteague Channel and protect open space on the rapidly developing south end of town.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced the temporary suspension of openings of the Rt 175 bridge into Chincoteague next week for bridge upgrades.

The Chincoteague Police Department has announced the closure of a portion of Maddox Boulevard Tuesday due to a water main break.

Virginia Marine Police have recovered a body in the water off of Chincoteague that is believed to be that of a teenager who had been missing nearly two months.