The Chincoteague Beacon is a community newspaper covering almost every noteworthy detail of the island life.Known locally for excellent seafood and panoramic vistas, the island is famous for its Chincoteague ponies, which roam wild throughout vast Atlantic beaches and public lands. The Beacon has been in existence for 40 years.Published each Thursday, the Beacon is bulk dropped to retailers throughout the island for distribution.The Chincoteague Beacon is in the Norfolk - Portsmouth - Newport News, VA DMA. The Chincoteague Beacon offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its daily circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.