Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
VDOT announced at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting that Cape Charles will be getting a traffic light at the Food Lion intersection. The safety of that entrance has been the subject of safety concerns for many years. Former Supervisor Granville Hogg has been working this issue for over ten years. The project will start during […]
Last week, the Mirror ran an inquiry in search of a former priest at St. Charles Catholic Church. Within hours of the publication, we recieved a message from Laura Smith, that she had the information we were looking for. Laura submitted this newspaper article: The Mirror forwarded the article to the person who was working […]
Town Council held two public hearings this week dealing with properties in and around the harbor. Two bids have been placed for .41 acres, essentially the pad that houses the Shanty. The owners of the Shanty, the Hungry Crab, LLC. originally approached the town with an offer $262k. That offer has since been countered with […]
Spencer Murray announced at Tuesday’s Regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors that he will not seek re-election in this fall’s election. “I plan to pursue the life I promised myself over 50 years ago when I started to work,” said Murray in a prepared statement. Murray came back to the board during the dramatic […]
The Town’s Historic District Review Board has two vacancies and interviews will be scheduled in early spring. The Historic District Review Board oversees the Town’s Historic District. The local Historic District is an overlay in the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. When reviewing applications, the Historic District Review Board refers to the Historic District Guidelines. The Historic […]
2018 Business, Professional & Occupational License Taxes are due to the Town of Cape Charles by April 16, 2019 based on gross receipts and the tax rate applicable to each business. 2019 Business, Professional & Occupational License Tax forms are available by clicking the appropriate link below or by calling the Finance Department at 757-331-2979 […]
What do Ludacris, Channing Tatum, Guy Fieri, and Cape Charles residents have in common? They all drive golf carts. 2019 GOLF CART DECALS The annual golf cart safety inspections and decals are due for the 2019 season no later than April 15, 2109 for golf carts driven on public roads within the Town of Cape […]
EXMORE: A struggle between corruption and virtue. Slander. Deception. Add hypocrisy and abuse of power and you have Shakespeare’s political tragicomedy, “Measure for Measure”—and you won’t want to miss it. Save the date now: Friday evening, September 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Town of Exmore is presenting a full-length professional production of this classical […]
The Nature Conservancy is seeking applications for a spring/summer Coastal Conservation Technician to assist science and conservation staff with programs at the Virginia Coast Reserve. The 10-week, 35 hour/week position will begin in May/June 2019 and is based on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule. The technician will assist with public outreach about Virginia Coast Reserve […]
Special submission to the Mirror by Joseph Ciccanti. Some places provide an atmosphere that is favorable for a personal retreat. One particular town, Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, gives off that vibe. This area offers a place for people to enjoy the beauty of nature. Such a location also makes people want to plan […]
Owl Walk at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox. Join TNC’s Coastal Science Specialist, Zak Poulton on the evening of Wednesday, March 20th for a vernal twilight stroll among the owls and woodcocks.This outing is free and open to the public, but registration is required, as space is limited. For more information on start time […]
Join us for the launch of the new Birding Eastern Shore website on March 24th at 4:00 p.m., at the Lemon Tree Gallery, 301 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia. Created by Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding and Wildlife Programs, Inc., the Birding Eastern Shore website is designed to make viewing birds and wildlife accessible and […]
(NOAA) The latest assessment results indicate that summer flounder are not overfished and overfishing is not occurring, and that Atlantic striped bass are overfished and overfishing is occurring. The results for summer flounder include the stock component in Atlantic waters from North Carolina to the US/Canada border. The results for Atlantic striped bass apply to the […]
March 20th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company presents another Glorious Dinner. It’s our lucky Corned Beef & Cabbage, served with fresh buttery Florida potatoes & sweet corn, rolls, iced tea or coffee, and a delicious homemade dessert. Adults: $10; wee ones under 12: $4. (hot dogs available)Dine-in with us or get it […]
Special Opinion by Thomy (I am quite content doing very little slowly) from Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Saltwater Virginia, where there is nothing to do and we do it all day long. 1.The Wall Street Journal is read by the people who run the country. 2.The Washington Post is read by people […]
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The body of a man was found in the Chesapeake Bay on Monday afternoon, officials say. Virginia Marine Police said the body was found floating in the bay around noon. The man’s body was brought in right outside Little Creek inlet along Shore Drive in Norfolk, and was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where he was […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Heat, Pressure, Beauty, and Turmoil in the Yellowstone Ecosystem.” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Using still […]
It seems every week, there is another estimate regarding what percentage Natural Gas and renewable energy sources will be providing in energy throughput. You know, via solar panels on every roof, electric cars in every driveway, blah, blah. You know, the renewable energy economy would not only help prevent climate change but also create millions […]
According to a study, blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that’s been polluted by non-Hispanic whites. Note: It is not April 1st, and this not a rehashed National Lampoon article from the 70s. This is an actual report. If you are white, stop being so successful. You’re killing us man! Stop it. Stop it now! […]
Way back in 2017, Politico reported that Ukrainian government officials tried to help Hillary Clinton and undermine Trump by publicly questioning his fitness for office. They also disseminated documents implicating a top Trump aide in corruption and suggested they were investigating the matter, only to back away after the election. And they helped Clinton’s allies […]
Sully, the service dog who symbolized devotion lying by former President George H.W. Bush’s flag-draped casket, joined Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s dog program to help wounded veterans. Sully offered his paw as he was administered an oath streamed on Facebook to “support, comfort and cheer warriors and their families.” Sully received a new vest […]
Transcripts of Lisa Page’s closed-door testimony in July 2018 were released Tuesday by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Tuesday, which included the following exchange with Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX): Lisa Page confirmed to Rep. John Ratcliff, under oath that the FBI was ordered by the Obama DOJ not to consider charging Hillary Clinton for gross negligence […]
For those of us watching from the UK, seeing the Democrats grapple with allegations of anti-Semitism in their ascendant left flank has brought on a serious case of déjà vu. For British progressives, it was only a few years ago that we cheered the rise of the left wing of the Labour Party, and the […]
In 2002, Islamist militants slayed Danny Pearl in Karachi. His last words: “I am a Jew.” Last week, the Center for American-Islamic Realations ( CAIR) and Woman’s march organizer Linda Sarsour were at the Senate lobbying for Ilhan Omar, in defense of her anti-Semitic rhetoric. Also there was Zainab Chaudary, CAIR outreach manager in Maryland. […]
Public hearings on Proposed Vacation of Public Right of Way and Sale of Real Property The Town of Cape Charles Town Council will hold public hearings concerning the following items: • The vacation of a public right of way on tax map # 90-8-1A2. This has to due the sale of the property near the […]
Cape Charles, 300 Mason Avenue, Unit E, In celebration of Cape Charles Candy Company’s 2019 season opening and the addition of fresh made fudge, we are hosting a day-long event featuring fudge samples and a chocolate fountain. The event is March 23rd, 2019. Cape Charles Candy is located at Cape Charles, 300 Mason Avenue, Unit […]
After 49 years we are SELLING WATSON’S HARDWARE CO. It includes the movie theater next door, three store fronts, three offices upstairs over the theater with balconies overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. This is a chance of a lifetime sale. Your dream life awaits in bustling Cape Charles, Virginia. Make it happen by calling 757-331-4444. The […]
The Mirror received this request for information regarding the former Pastor of Saint Charles Catholic Church, Robert Freiler. We have done some digging, but so far have come up empty. Any information about Robert Freiler would be appreciated. Below is the original request: My name is Anne (Nancy) Freiler Pollard. My uncle Robert Freiler was […]
Boatyard operations at Cape Charles Yacht Center will be turned over to JB Turner, president and co-owner of Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, and Nicole Jacques, owner of Rhumbline Communications, also in Belfast. Turner and Jacques said they are developing a multi-year expansion plan with the support of investors that includes a 30,000-square-foot repair […]
An astute reader forwarded by mail an excerpt from an Eastern Shore Post story by Stefanie Jackson on the school board debate over extending (or keeping) the extra 45 minutes to the school day. Here is the highlighted excerpt sent by the reader: Okay then, at least we know how the Superintendent really feels about […]
Hotel Cape Charles developer David Gammino attempted to change the zoning on Randolph from residential to commercial, which would have allowed the hotel to expand into lots that are adjacent to quiet single-family dwellings. According to staff, rezoning the property from R-1 to C-1 in order to extend the hotel to Randolph Avenue could produce […]
Nassawadox, VA- Last weekend in Northampton County an unvaccinated family pet dog became seriously ill. It was taken to the Cape Charles Animal Hospital on Monday March 4, 2019. There the dog was determined to be exhibiting symptoms suggestive of rabies and was euthanized. The veterinarian, Dr. Higgins, requested that the Northampton County Health Department […]
A Blood Drive will be held on March 19 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 56 building in Cheriton. Please call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or just walk in. All blood types are needed and will be drawn by the American Red Cross.
The 8th annual Run For The Animals is set for Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Historic Onancock School. This is a charity event and all net proceeds support the animal organizations who serve the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Choose either the half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) or the 5K (3.1 miles non-competitive […]
VB native Pharrell Williams has released the lineup for his upcoming concert event “Something in the Water”. The event will take place at the Virginia Beach waterfront on April 26, 27 & 28. The 2019 season is being dubbed “a transition year,” by Beach officials. It will still be part of the traditional College Beach Weekend, […]
Norfolk – The Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Study considered coastal storm risk management and resilience planning initiatives and projects underway by USACE and other federal, state and local agencies. It recommends a $1.4 billion project, including storm-surge barriers, nearly eight miles of floodwall, one mile of levee, 11 tide gates, and seven pump and power stations. The […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Us! Understanding Auto-Immune Disease?” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA […]
