Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
Can a council or board member be considered “present” if she is not physically at the meeting? Governing boards of public entities increasingly face these questions as technology provides an ever-increasing array of options for electronic communication. The Cape Charles Town Council took up this question on Thursday. In the past, there have been occasions where a council […]
With Tribune Media withdrawing from its $3.9 billion merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group ( the owner of Bay Creek South, L.L.C. ), it may be useful to review how Sinclair, through its controlled entity Keyser-Sinclair, has not been either a good, reasonable nor responsible business or corporate person with the Town of Cape Charles. Under the […]
Shuck and Suck 2018 Jim Baugh Outdoors Highlight Feature! Shucking and eating contest, skiff races, bands, Shriners Parade, and the totally awesome must see O’Connor Cape Charles Boat Docking Contest! All based at the Oyster Farm at Kings Creek Cape Charles Virginia on the Eastern Shore. What fun!
Across the Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) hired 590 new teachers to fill its open positions, but still has openings in technology, education, Spanish immersion, math, and special education. Even in a top performing school district, teacher retention, and filling open positions is still a challenge. VBCPS lost 188 teachers […]
The Washington Post reported Thursday that Tribune Media would withdraw from its $3.9 billion merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group, adding it would sue Sinclair for “breach of contract” over its failed negotiations with regulators over the deal. Sinclair Broadcast Group is the owner of Bay Creek South, LLC. The breakdown of the deal began last month after […]
This letter was sent by Kenneth Dufty of Wardtown to the Northampton County Planning Commission as commentary on the 2018 proposed re-write of the Comprehensive Plan. Introduction As you well know, from 2004-2009 Northampton County residents, local elected leaders, business owners, and investors participated in the drafting of a new Comprehensive Plan. The process has been called […]
After almost six years of working and reworking the language, Cape Charles is inching closer to having an ordinance on the books that will allow for the conditional use for accessory dwelling units. Town Council met Thursday for a work session that attempted to nail down the last strands of the ordinance. Cela Burge noted […]
With oyster aquaculture production one of our regions top industries, more and more people that visit the area may find themselves in the presence of oyster bars, or having them on the menu. Even here, you can find a variety of different types of oysters. We found this press release from NOAA Fisheries to be […]
70AD: Culminating their Siege of Jerusalem, the Roman army under the command of Titus (later to be Titus Ceasar) loots, burns, and completely demolishes the Temple that had been the center of Jewish worship for a thousand years. The destruction is mourned annually as the fast of Tisha B’Av.Note: in the name of accuracy, the […]
Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras made the case against eating animals on grounds of their having souls like humans. Plato, in Book 2 of the “The Republic,” thought of meat as a luxury that would lead to an unsustainable society, filled with strife and inequality, requiring more land and wars to acquire it. In 1789, […]
Special to the Mirror by Mike Jordan Sometime in the mid to late ‘70’s, a Chief Petty Officer I worked for in the mid ‘80’s, named Dan, relayed the following story, which was confirmed independently to me by another Navy Veteran in the ‘90’s: “Chief Dan” was stationed somewhere in Spain. He and his family […]
Onancock, Va –For the third consecutive year, as part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, messages of hope for cancer patients were written by visitors to Subaru retailers. The inspirational messages, along with 80 soft blankets, were delivered to the Riverside Shore Cancer Center in Onancock to be given out to patients. The blankets […]
Post 56 of the Northampton American Legion is sponsoring a blood drive on August 30th at the Legion Hall, 21210 S. Bayside Road in Cheriton. It has been a rough summer for the Red Cross, with weather playing a large part in many canceled drives in July. There is still a blood shortage heading into […]
The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is now taking applications for the 2018 Basic Training Class. Starting on September 6th, the class meets from 9 am to 3 pm at the Historic Onancock School for 10 weeks. Class Highlights: Participants will learn about the natural wonders of the Eastern Shore including Ecology, […]
The Old Maid and the Thief is a radio opera in one act by Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti. The work uses an English language libretto by the composer which tells a twisted tale of morals and evil womanly power. Menotti writes in the libretto “The devil couldn’t do what a woman can- Make a thief out of an honest man.” Commissioned […]
Open House: U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Charles is holding an Open House at the Coast Guard Station on Friday, September 14 from 1p.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The open house is a great opportunity for visitors to learn more about the valuable mission of the United States Coast and the opportunities […]
The Hotel Cape Charles is looking for part time persons to work the front desk. We offer a clean, air conditioned and fun atmosphere that is ideal for someone new to the shore and interested in all the cool local things to do. Persons should consider themselves to be an ambassador to the shore, have […]
Cheriton Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Center is currently open and serving the children of traditional migrant families as well as our local seasonal families who work in aquaculture, nurseries, and small farms. We are holding a school supply drive and welcome donations of school supplies, clothing, shoes, gift cards, etc. In addition, we would like […]
PEACH BEACH Shave Ice Shack is seeking several enthusiastic individuals to work this August and September. We are open 7 days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day and weekends in the Fall. Email Jackie at peachbeachcc@gmail.com or text at (434) 547-2800. Must have excellent customer service skills and references.
Town Council approved the installation of a vending machine which will be installed near the public restrooms. Council agreed to allow the vendor to place the machine at this location for one year, at which time they will revisit to analyze the ending numbers. The vendor will be responsible for installing the electrical hookup if […]
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today the FBI turned over 70 pages of heavily redacted records about Christopher Steele, the former British spy, hired with Clinton campaign and Democratic National Committee funds, who authored the infamous Dossier targeting President Trump during last year’s presidential campaign. The documents show that Steele was cut off as a “Confidential Human […]
While normal daily editor David Leonhardt is on vacation, the New York Times is bringing in outside writers to cover the morning newsletter until Aug. 27. This week’s authors are Meagan Day and Bhaskar Sunkara of Jacobin, the socialist magazine. The NYTs, by providing this very visible platform on what is basically the official newsletter […]
School officials “did not follow through” when Nikolas Cruz asked for special assistance months before the massacre, a new report finds. The Sun-Sentinel released parts of a new report that found that Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz asked school officials for help months before he allegedly gunned down 14 fellow classmates and three adults—but the school […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror by Paul Plante. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” That, for […]
American democratic socialists are poised make a big blue wave this fall. Folks like Bernie Sanders promise free college, a single-payer health care system, guaranteed jobs, and more. But, how will they pay for all these promises? The reality is that these measures would require extremely high expenditures that would cause the federal deficit to […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said last week that the U.S. is in “crisis mode,” comparing the danger of a massive cyberattack to a Category 5 hurricane looming on the horizon. A well-executed cyberattack could knock out the electrical grid and shut off power to a huge swath of the country, or compromise vital government or […]
The Mirror has reached one million total individual views, something, given the size of this town, we never thought would happen. The Mirror is a community project, and would like to thank all of the readers, those that take the time to post comments, those that contribute great stories and photos, the Town of Cape […]
Cape Charles Code Official Jeb Brady met with a contractor at the site of the ‘Yogurt Bar Coming Soon’ building at 207 Mason Avenue to post a repair or demolition notice. According to town staff, the property owner has been notified by certified and regular mail on countless occasions and still the building is out […]
Experience the Eastern Shore like you never have before. A new business, Virginia Hang Gliding will have you soaring up over 2,000 feet with a professional instructor. Tandem Hang Gliding flights let you see the beauty of the Eastern Shore from a birds-eye perspective and feel what it’s like to soar like an eagle. Start […]
Three more accidents occurred near the Food Lion shopping center (Country Place). Two accidents happened within an hour of each other, one entering the southern portion of Country Place and one exiting the northern end go to the traffic light. The second accident occurred while the driver was attempting to make a U-turn. If you […]
Special to the Mirror by Emily Adams, MPP Director, Breathe Easy and Smile Yoga Co. Cape Charles Yoga Scene Expands, New Outdoor Studio Combines Timeless Rituals with New Trends Yoga and nature have been paired for millennia; the first yogis realized these two were better together. In Coastal Virginia and beyond, a new trend in yoga practice is […]
Special story to the Mirror by Metty Pellicer. CHARACTERS Metty- the desaparecida Sharon- a friend Minda- sister Loretta- sister-in-law Ginger-mahjong player Debra-Yoga Instructor Howard- Loretta’s builder contractor Various Cape Charles Coffee House Staff P- AirBnB Guest July 25, 2018 in the historic town of Cape Charles on the Virginia Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake After a […]
This article is special to the Mirror by Anna Kucirkova. It was first published by Careers in Psychology.org. It is published with permission from Anna and from Careers in Psychology. We are facing a suicide epidemic in the United States, and throughout the world. Suicide rates are up by 30 percent across the nation since 1999, according […]
WASHINGTON—The Wall Street Journal reports that a top federal communications regulator has “serious concerns” about Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co. and took action to block the deal. Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. is the owner of Bay Creek. The Justice Department is investigating whether television station owners violated antitrust law in […]
Exmore, VA – On Tuesday evening, August 7, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Eastern Shore residents are invited to turn on their porch lights, grab family members and friends and head to the Exmore Town Park to celebrate Exmore’s 3rd Annual National Night Out (NNO). This event, hosted by the Exmore Police Department under the […]
This video was sent in by a reader. This is probably old, the Mirror staff still laughs at it every time we see it:
DonorsChoose.org supports public school teachers across all 50 states. In 2000, Charles Best, a teacher at a Bronx public high school, wanted his students to read Little House on the Prairie. As he was making photocopies of the one book he could procure, Charles thought about all the money he and his colleagues were spending on books, […]
