When it was confirmed that Katie Nunez had contracted with County to help fill a knowledge gap, it was also confirmed that it was an Executive Decision made Chairman Murray and Vice-Chairman LeMond. In a conversation with Granville Hogg, it appears this decision was made without the council, consent or knowledge of the other members […]
Over the summer, due to lightning strikes, computer crashes and software upgrades, the monthly harbor report was not completed or delivered to Town Council in time for the Regular Meeting. While the report did make it in this month, things apparently are still in shambles. According to Harbormaster Farlow, part of the issue is trying to […]
The Out of the Darkness Walks are proof that when people work together they can make big changes in the world. In Cape Charles, hundreds turned to support suicide awareness for the first annual Cape Charles Out of Darkness walk. Opening activities began on the Cape Charles Beach and traversed the town, back to the beach on […]
The following is a quick look at the monthly statistics regarding law enforcement activities for the Cape Charles Police Department. Calls for service in Cape Charles: 68 Calls for service outside of Cape Charles: 8 Felony arrests: 4 Misdemeanor Arrests: 2 D.U.I. Arrests: 0 Traffic Summons: 7 (see […]
Nassawadox, VA—On average throughout the United States, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Quick diagnosis and treatment of stroke can dramatically improve treatment options as […]
EASTERN SHORE – Entrepreneurs and prospective small business owners are invited to attend The Entrepreneurship Option, a free interactive workshop to be held on Thursday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa. Admission to the program is free but registration is required. This unique training opportunity […]
Join the fun at the Oyster Farm for TRICK OR TREAT ON CREEK. Fun for the the entire family, with burgers, dogs and the Farms famous Witches Stew. At 7:00, the Adult Costume Party is at C-Pier with music by Mercy Creek. The event date is October 22nd. See full schedule of events below:
According to data from the Chesapeake Bay Program and the U.S. Geological Survey, the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem has shown a significant drop in the amount of nutrient and sediment pollution between 2014 and 2015. While protection and restoration efforts (best management practices, lowering vehicle and power plant emissions and reducing runoff from farmland) have played […]
~ Funds will generate $3.2 million in marketing initiatives for 43 local tourism programs ~ RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that $927,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 43 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The grants are designed to help local and […]
FACT SHEET: President Obama to Continue Global Leadership in Combatting Climate Change and Protecting Our Ocean by Creating the First Marine National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean Today, President Obama will designate the first marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean, protecting fragile deep-sea ecosystems off the coast of New England as the Northeast Canyons […]
COASTAL INSPIRED ART ~ ADVENTURES ~ CUISINE SHOPPING FOR GOOD CAUSE – GREAT STUFF Bidding for a Better Eastern Shore Online Auction is on now through September 30. Bid for boat tours to secret isles. Diverse kayaking trips, sunset cruises, fishing charters. Revel in experiences not normally available to the public, like a “wild” seaside […]
Calling all craft beer lovers, the clock is ticking — are you in? Welcome to Brew ‘N’ Que (Oysters Too!), a professional barbecue competition and craft beer festival at Sunset Beach Resort in Cape Charles, VA! The two-day event features the best barbecue in the nation, oysters, a fine selection of craft beer with unlimited […]
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Thanks to Walkers […]
Former County Administrator Katie Nunez signed a contract ($75 an hour) on August 29th, which is set to run until June 2017. Ms. Nunez received a $100,000 severance package last month. According to the county, Finance Director John Andrzejewski, currently the acting county administrator, requested Nunez be available to help the county prepare for the […]
Town Clerk Libby Hume has completed work and has earned the designation of Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). The course normally takes five years to complete; Ms. Hume completed the education requirements in two years. Hume is the first clerk from the Eastern Shore to earn her MMC. […]
“His usual note was this demoniac laughter, yet somewhat like that of a water-fowl; but occasionally, when he had balked me most successfully and come up a long way off, he uttered a long-drawn unearthly howl, probably more like that of a wolf than any bird; as when a beast puts his muzzle to the […]
During this month’s Town Council Regular Meeting, Public Works Director Dave Fauber reported to the Mayor and Council that ‘everything thing is fine; life is good.’ The Mayor and Councilman Chris Bannon agreed. However, a review of the actual report is not so upbeat: Task Order No. 2 Construction of pipeline for Keck Wells $500k […]
Belle Haven, Va. September 13, 2016 – Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust (VES Land Trust) helped permanently preserve 50 acres on Nandua Creek, including 35 acres of shrubs and grasses managed for wildlife habitat, with a conservation easement. This newest conservation easement reflects the landowner’s desire to preserve habitat for birds and other wildlife while […]
Special to the Cape Charles Mirror by Paul Plante In an essay entitled “American Federalism, 1776 to 1997: Significant Events,” by Eugene Boyd dated January 6, 1997, the author breaks American political history into four (4) distinct eras beginning in 1789 and ending in 1997. In his scheme of things, he terms the period from […]
Eastern Shore Community College Workforce Development Services is offering a variety of non-credit fall classes with start times ranging from late September to early December. Of interest to college-bound students will be the NEW SAT Prep Course which starts September 21st. Students of any age can benefit from Basic Computer Skills starting September 27th. This […]
The Northampton County Education Foundation’s (NCEF) 10th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 14, at Bay Creek Golf Club in Cape Charles, on the Palmer Course. Driving range opens at 10:45 am and a box lunch will be provided. A shotgun start is set for noon. The $440 team entry fee covers the […]
Nassawadox, VA – The Accomack County Woman’s Club made generous donations to Riverside after their spring fundraising events. The Woman’s Club’s Town and Country Garden Group donated $1,000 to purchase a tree to be planted alongside the Cancer Center at the new Riverside Shore Health Services campus in Onancock. “The new campus is focused on […]
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (Delmarva Now) — An environmental assessment by the US Navy,ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT THE EAST COAST HOME BASING of MQ-4C TRITON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM has found no significant issues with using Wallops Flight Facility as a new base for the Navy MQ-4C TRITON drone program. Two other facilities, Naval Air Station Key West and […]
Letter to the Mirror by Betty Mariner National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is September 26 through October 1, 2016. Adult Education services on the Eastern Shore of Virginia are provided by Eastern Shore Community College’s Adult Education Center and the Eastern Shore Literacy Council both located on ESCC’s campus. Between these two organizations, […]
Hello Fellow Liberal Drinkers!! Our regular September meeting will be tomorrow, the 14th, at 7:00pm in the Boardroom at the Charlotte Hotel, 7 North Street, VA 23417 in downtown Onancock, and on subsequent 2nd Wednesdays of the month. C’mon down! We’ll have our usual and ever-more-lively “Open Mic” at 8:00pm for announcements, discussion, letter writing, […]
The Planning Commission met Tuesday to discuss new draft language that would allow minimal commercial activity in the Open Space District near the beach and boardwalk. The Open Space District is basically the area east (landward) of the toe of the dune to the Boardwalk, south of the pavilion to the fishing pier. According to […]
The New Roots Youth Garden’s fall session will be starting soon and will held Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. from September 22nd to Oct. 27th. The garden is located at the corner of Fig Street & Randolph Avenue in Cape Charles, next to Rayfield’s Pharmacy. Participation is free and children ages 6-12 (or 5 and under […]
The annual Swine and Wine dinner supporting the Eastern Shore Boys and Girls Club is Saturday, October 8th, and those in the know will be getting their tickets early because last year’s gala event sold out early. The goal of the Boys & Girls Club is to help its members achieve academic success, develop good […]
Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they will not attempt to retry former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, on corruption charges. Prosecutors filed one-paragraph documents telling a federal appeals court they would move to dismiss the indictments. The McDonnells who have steadfastly maintained their innocence, will avoid criminal convictions and prison time. […]
The Cape Charles Town Council attended a presentation Thursday on the Virginia Main Street Program given by Felicia Hart, Community Development Director for the Town of Front Royal. The Main Street Program is entering its 40th year, and was developed as way to help aging ‘downtowns’ revitalize and adapt to the changing retail environment. According […]
When this appeared in the Bay Creek HOA Newsletter: The Virginia Department of Transportation briefed Bay Creek residents on the status of the improvements planned for Old Cape Charles Road (Route 642). The purpose of the project is to provide safety improvements and enhance access to the Cape Charles Harbor. The roadway will consist of two […]
The Eastern Shore Bird Club will meet on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The Hermitage, 23610 North St., Onancock. The evening is free and open to the public. Club member Clyde Morris will present the program, Birding China: A Country of Avian and Culinary Delights, which is based on his recent visits to […]
Taken by Richard Drew in the moments after the September 11, 2001, attacks, it documents one person’s individual escape from the collapsing towers. The image was published in the New York Times, and other newspapers around the U.S., but backlash from readers forced it into obscurity. I had almost forgotten about it until the Don […]
Need a new milk alternative? Worried about soy, totally over trendy Almond milk, and Coconut milk is just weird? The hottest new trend in dairy free is pea milk. Pea milk has nutritional and environmental benefits, such as 8 grams per 8 oz serving (same as cow milk), contains awesome amounts of DHA omega-3 fatty acids, […]
NOAA FISHERIES – Scientists on board NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer exploring the deep waters of the Marianas Trench captured video of a transparent, scale-less, eel-like fish never before seen alive. In the video, hear NOAA Fisheries biologist Bruce Mundy from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center narrate the discovery. As NOAA scientists watched the unique […]
Join us tomorrow night in a Community Potluck Picnic at the final Cape Charles Citizens for Central Park concert! Bring something to share and we will provide tables to put the food on, plates and utensils. ( bring your own drinks, chairs as usual) Come around 6:30 with your dish so we can get things […]
Sunday September 11, 2016 – Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance LemonTree Gallery and Studio is proud to present a Conversation Cafe with American patriot, Don Mann 11 AM-1 PM Don Mann’s awe inspiring and highly accredited presentations stem from his colorful and action-packed life as a member of SEAL Team SIX, […]
