The Brightside: Chincoteague's Wild Ponies Keep Island Tradition Alive

The Brightside: Chincoteague's Wild Ponies Keep Island Tradition Alive

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. — The Chincoteague wild ponies are a major attraction, but for locals, they’re also a key part of the island’s history. That’s the focus of the newest edition of Brightside, sponsored by Choptank Electric Cooperative. On Chincoteague, the wild ponies are much more than a tourist attraction. They’re living history and a source of local pride. Associate...