The Chincoteague Town Council is hosting a public presentation on Thursday evening focused on the island’s shrinking ...

Wild ponies are herded into the Assateague Channel to for their annual swim to Chincoteague Island, on July 25, 2012 in Chincoteague, Virginia. Every year the wild ponies are rounded up to be ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition.

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — The island of Chincoteague marked a historic milestone on Wednesday as thousands gathered for its 100th annual Pony Swim. Hundreds of ponies swam across the Assateague Channel at ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Visitors outnumbered residents in Chincoteague, Virginia this week. That's because people gathered along the Eastern Shore for what they claim is one of the most unique traditions ...

Neighbors like Shelly Maxey say they are ready for warmer temperatures. “It was pretty, but I’m ready for it to be gone. I’m over it,” said Maxey. “I’m ready for spring and summer. I’m ready to see my ...

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced on its Facebook page Jan. 17 the death of longtime Saltwater Cowboy and Honorary Member David Lewis.

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ...