Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
Northampton County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for an event venue to be located in the old Edgerton warehouse in Cape Charles. The D.L. Edgerton Seafood warehouse is located on the south side of Stone Road. It was built in 1909. TRE Investments, LLC, in coordination with Rosemary Loft, LLC, have applied […]
A benefit for Kelly’s Wish will be held Wednesday November 20th at the Old This is the latest Fundraiser for Kellie Knight, so if you live on the Eastern Shore of VA, come join us Wednesday November 20th at the Old Firehouse Restaurant on Peach Street in Cape Charles for “One Night in Italy” an evening […]
The Eastern Shore Pottery will be hosting a number of events leading up to the holiday season. There will also be an indoor yard sale in the warehouse next door every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. In honor of American Education Week, we will be hosting a Shop and Mingle Event […]
Onancock Christmas Homes Tour celebrates its 20th Anniversary Christmas in Onancock is always a delightful experience, but this year the historic, waterside town is going all out. It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Onancock Christmas Homes Tour and Music Festival, and to mark this special occasion, 20 Events for 20 Years have been planned. The season kicks off 5 […]
If you’re looking for a lovable little Chub Chub who looks like she’s always ready to make a left turn…here’s your girl! We are open for visitors today 10am-3pm. If you wonder why we call her a Chub Chub, check out the video! https://vimeo.com/5603230 About PatchesHey, I’m Patches and I’m a Shih Tzu/Terrier/Chihuahua mix, around 8 […]
Holiday Festivities on Virginia’s Eastern Shore Eastern Shore-VA- It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Virginia’s Eastern Shore knows how to celebrate Christmas with special deals, old-timey parades, plenty of opportunities to meet Santa, music festivals and more. The holiday season is a fantastic time to explore the Shore’s various small towns. Spend a […]
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation has awarded the Eastern Shore Literacy Council a grant in the amount of $15,000. The Eastern Shore Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit groups on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with a focus on program areas that strengthen the community beyond the grant period. There is a […]
ONANCOCK, Virginia – Chronic pain can be debilitating, keeping sufferers from enjoying their family time and social events and sometimes even making it difficult to hold a job. Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital has added a new therapy for chronic spine and joint pain to its array of services. Pain Management specialist Dr. Amr Elsaadat offers neurostimulation […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution: A Beginning, but Not the End of History.” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 15 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Mark Nuckols […]
1483: Birth of Augustinian monk Martin Luther (d.1546), in Eislieben, Saxony. 1519: Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez enters the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan (modern day Mexico City), where the King Montezuma greets him with gold and precious stones, on the belief that Cortez is an emissary of the feathered god Quetzalcoatl, if not the god himself. Not wishing to disabuse Montezuma of this belief, Cortez […]
President Xi of China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 ostensibly as a tool of logistics investment into the greater Eurasian sphere. The project is sometimes called “The New Silk Road”, in honor of the ancient 4,000 mile trade routes between China and Europe. The BRI is a global development strategy adopted […]
WASHINGTON – Returning to the nation’s capital after an active Veterans Day weekend in Virginia’s Second District, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this week supported a bipartisan slate of bills to help local veterans and their families. “Earlier this week, on Veterans Day, we paid tribute to our nation’s heroes, but Congress should be thinking of veterans […]
A large cache of confidential foreign documents was leaked Thursday implicating Joe Biden, George Soros, Hillary Clinton and Joseph Misfud’s collusion and possible criminal activity in Ukraine. “Poroshenko (Ukraine’s President) asked me to resign due to pressure from the US Presidential administration, in particular from Joe Biden, who was the US Vice President. Biden was […]
India. America and the S-400. Let’s begin: First the bad news… The S-400 is a Russian made anti aircraft system that is mounted on 8×8 highly mobile cross-country trucks called a Transporter Erector Launcher. China has the fifth-generation J-20 fighter. With the S-400 to be deployed along the eastern border with China, the missile system […]
The following open letter was written by Jason D. Hill a professor of philosophy at DePaul University in Chicago, and a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Greta Thunberg: You have declared yourself a leader and said that your generation will start a revolution. You have comported yourself as a credentialed adult […]
It is the angler’s responsibility to know and abide by all current regulations and laws. Individuals must obtain a saltwater recreational fishing license which entitles them to use rod and reel (hook and line), spear or gig, and hand line, cast net, dip net or two eel pots; other rules may apply to these specific […]
Mark Your Calendars for Historic Cape Charles’ Annual Festive Fridays Celebration. Cape Charles, VA – It’s that time of year again! Cape Charles is decking out downtown in its finest seasonal decor to host a winter wonderland of holiday fun for the whole family. Each Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 5-8pm will be filled […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria held an open house Cape Charles Saturday and was met with capacity crowd at the town civic center. After brief opening remarks, Luria entertained questions from the audience that ranged from health care, the environment, military readiness, climate change, and education. Luria told the audience that during her time in Washington, she […]
Preserve Communities to Deliver Premier Lifestyle in Cape Charles with Acquisition of Bay Creek…Bay Creek Community to Undergo Re-Imagination Promoting a Holistic, Active Lifestyle with Unrivaled Beachfront Access on Virginia’s Cape CAPE CHARLES, V.A.– (November 4, 2019) – Preserve Communities welcomes Bay Creek into its portfolio of purposefully crafted lifestyle communities. With a vision of […]
Since former Assistant Town Manager Bob Panek left the position, it has remained empty and essentially not been missed, and serves no practical function of the Town organization. Most of the duties have been shifted to other staff positions, mainly the Town Clerk. Town Manager Larry DiRe is recommending reassignment of that position’s duties to […]
Cape Charles Main Street Trademark’s the Cape Charles LOVE Sign to Protect it for All Cape Charles, VA – Cape Charles Main Street (CCMS) is excited to announce that they have trademarked the Cape Charles LOVE sign design with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. This means that effective immediately, the use of this […]
We have more new faces and wagging tails with big hearts looking for loving humans of their own! Won’t that be you? Stop by and visit with Jonas and his adoptable friends today 10am-3pm. About JonasHi, I’m Jonas and I am ALL puppy! I’m a boxer/bully mix little boy. I love everyone I meet and […]
A Intro to Nature Journaling class will be conducted by Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust at Hacks Neck. The event is November 16th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Enjoy a nature walk, learn about and try nature journaling or hone your skills in a supportive environment. No experience is necessary. All ages and skill levels welcome. The […]
Still giddy now that Virginia’s state government is under complete Democrat control for the first time in a generation, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday that they’re going to take on and go after gun owners. Regarding gun control, he referred to eight “common-sense” bills he proposed for the special […]
November 5, 2019, Cape Charles, VA – In response to the unprecedented enthusiasm surrounding their 100% Eastern Shore, no filler, crab cakes, the Cape Charles Rotary Club will gear up once again on November 22nd. The Cape Charles volunteer firefighters will continue their support and lend their firehouse for the Rotary’s culinary workshop. Now […]
Ever wanted to learn to draw birds? Anna Stunkel with the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory will put on a Bird Drawing Workshop at the Lemon Tree Gallery. The workshop is at 5:30 at the Lemon Tree Gallery in Cape Charles. All materials are provided. This event is free and is sponsored by The Friends of Kiptopeke State […]
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to increase cleanup funds for the Chesapeake Bay. On an 84-9 vote, senators approved a fiscal year 2020 spending package that hikes the annual budget for the Chesapeake Bay Program from $73 million to $76 million, and adds another $2.28 million to a fund that works to conserve the bay […]
1605: Discovery, with only hours to spare, of The Gunpowder Plot– an audacious conspiracy by leading British Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I himself, in hopes of leading a violent restoration of Catholicism in Great Britain. The thirteen conspirators spent months coordinating- in addition to strategic kidnappings, escape routes and proclamations- […]
Do you need a flu shot? No health insurance?Insurance doesn’t cover flu shot? Eastern Shore Health District announces a FREE FLU VACCINATION CLINIC No appointment necessary Monday, November 18th, 2019 4:00 PM – 6 PM At the Northampton County Health Department 7114 Lankford Highway Nassawadox, VA This is a free flu clinic for persons 3 years […]
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted to cut the rockfish harvest by 18 percent in the Chesapeake and coast-wide from North Carolina to Maine in hopes of reversing years of decline. The board vote was 11-4 in favor of adopting Addendum VI Option 2, which requires the recreational and commercial fishing sectors to cut […]
Joins Other Pro-Climate Leaders in Condemning Regressive Move WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) and other members of the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force this week condemned President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord, leaving America as the only nation to abandon the global effort […]
The Virginia Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society named Jane Lassiter of the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Accomac, Virginia as the Conservationist of the Year at its annual meeting on October 28 in Charlottesville. Jane has been instrumental in promoting the establishment and management of pollinator habitat on the Eastern Shore […]
22nd Annual Oyster Roast at the Cape Charles Museum on Saturday, November 30, from 4 to 8 pm. Local oysters – raw & roasted, complemented with fried chicken, potato salad, chowder, 4 bean salad, rolls, desserts – including Brown Dog ice cream – coffee, and soda, with beer (including local varieties) and wine available. Also, music by […]
Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), sometimes known as underwater drones, are any vehicles that are able to operate underwater without a human occupant. These vehicles may be divided into two categories, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), which are controlled by a remote human operator, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which operate independently of direct human input. […]
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) issued the following statement after she voted with a majority of Congress to provide a path forward for public hearings as part of the next phase of the House impeachment inquiry. “I did not come to Washington to impeach the President, but his actions have brought Congress to this vote […]
VDOT will be street sweeping in Town. Streets running north to south will be completed first, followed by streets running east to west. Cones will be placed on the appropriate street(s) each day notifying residents. In the event of inclement weather, street sweeping will be postponed. We appreciate your cooperation. Please see below for the schedule. […]
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced details about her upcoming Eastern Shore town hall meeting in Cape Charles. The November 9 town hall at the Cape Charles Civic Center will allow Congresswoman Luria to hear ideas, suggestions, and questions from residents of the Eastern Shore. The event will be similar to other town halls […]
