Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
In 2016 top chef Jason Van Marter took up residence in the former Cheriton establishment Paul’s, renting the cafe counter space and creating the one of the most innovative, artistic, fresh and sustainable menus on the Eastern Shore, The Local. Success is always a good thing, but the growth and popularity of The Local means […]
The Marinalife Magazine Summer edition featured the Top 10 Northern Waterfront Venues, and the Mimosa Barn in Cape Charles was selected as one of the top 10 venues. The photo spread and article is shown below.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, a CNV 78 aircraft carrier was completed five months ago. The carrier boasts nearly two dozen new technologies not present on older carriers – including a more spacious flight deck, an electromagnetic aircraft launch system and advanced arresting gear to better recover incoming aircraft. Saturday, President Trump was in Norfolk […]
Chincoteague Bay Field Station is hosting its third annual farm to tale dinner, Serving up the Shore, in mid- August and tickets are on sale now. The owner of the cafe The Local in Cheriton, Jason Van Marter, is one of the featured chefs preparing the sustainably grown and locally produced multi course dinner. WALLOPS […]
Last month, the Cape Charles Town Council voted to close the skateboard park located at Plum and Madison. It also asked the Planning Commission to look into an appropriate location where the park could be relocated. During discussion, council also wanted the commission to explore the possibility of building a larger facility to include basketball, […]
The Cape Charles Historic District Review Board voted this week to approve the revised version of the Historic District Guidelines. This is the first update to the guidelines which were first produced in the 1990’s. The guidelines act as the definitive reference for renovation and construction in the historic district. The major purpose is to […]
The House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee included $60 million in federal funds next year for the Environmental Protection Agency’s federal-state Bay Program in a bill it reported Wednesday, according to Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, D-MD, a member of the full committee. Of that total, $10 million would be allocated to grant programs to be […]
Exmore, VA – You’ve found a buyer or a terrific deal on Craigslist, Facebook or other online marketplace, now what? Meeting strangers to execute a transaction can be intimidating, especially when cash is involved. Relax! The Exmore Police Department and the Town of Exmore just made it safer and more comfortable for ESVA residents to […]
A 2016 traffic safety report by the Virginia Department of Transportation found that the Cape Charles/Stone Road intersection was one of 25 hotspots that were addressed in the analysis. Key concerns at the intersection include buses stopping unexpectedly at the railroad crossing adjacent to the traffic signal, which has been associated with some rear end […]
EXMORE, VA (July 21, 2017) – Exmore Police Chief Angelo DiMartino announced today that the Exmore Town Hall has been designated as one of two official drug drop-off locations in Northampton County, dedicated to the safe disposal of unused and expired medications. Anyone wanting to clear their medicine cabinet and home can bring unused or […]
Hilton, a 12-foot-long, 1,326-pound great white shark was pinged swimming off the coast of Virginia Beach. The shark was tagged by OCEARCH on March 3. Since that time, he’s traveled 3,233 miles up and down the east coast, venturing as far north as the Eastern Shore. Hilton swam near Virginia Beach after a short stay […]
Special to the Cape Charles Mirror by Chas Cornweller. Namaste is a Hindu greeting of respect and recognition. It can be used both as a greeting or salutation and/or as a farewell in parting. Somewhat in the same manner as the Jewish greeting or parting use of the word, Shalom or the Hawaiian usage of […]
AMSTERDAM, July 18 (Reuters) – Russia must pay the Netherlands more than 5 million euros ($5.79 million)in damages for seizing a Dutch-flagged Greenpeace vessel in 2013 and arresting 30 people aboard, an international arbitration panel ruled on Tuesday. Russian Federal Security Service agents captured the Arctic Sunrise in international waters after a protest against an […]
EPA’s proposed budget outlines EPA’s planned program activities for fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018) and associated resource requirements. -The President’s 2018 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides $5.655 billion to support the agency’s work to protect human health and the environment. -The agency’s FY 2018 budget lays out […]
This letter was sent to the Cape Charles Mirror…we tore the right corner getting it out of the envelope.
The New Roots Youth Garden always called this tree the “Learning Tree”. It was the place where staff and students gathered to classes and training events for the garden club. Members always felt that with its age and experience, it could provide them with sage advice as well as much needed summer shade. During the […]
For the most part, the town enjoyed a great Fourth of July. The town harbor, however seemed less busy than in previous seasons. This email sent in by a slip holder echoes concerns many, including some members of town council, have for the town harbor: We have a unique harbor, wonderful views, and a great […]
Things have been flourishing in the New Roots Youth Garden, and it’s no surprise to learn that the luscious garden is having its best year yet, in both amount of produce and children attendance. With an amazing Spring Session under their belt, they are swinging into summer…and the kids love it. When you ask Tammy […]
The EPA requires the town to monitor for certain contaminants. Testing is required less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination.The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that were […]
Northampton County Public School (NCPS) teachers enjoyed an evening of celebration with their peers and public school supporters from across the community last month. The Northampton County Education Foundation (NCEF), in partnership with the Northampton County Education Association (NCEA), joined forces to recognize, celebrate and thank the ten retirees, along with four current teachers chosen […]
On September 9, 2016, the Cape Charles Mirror contacted the Virginia Department of Transportation regarding the connector road project in Cape Charles, sometimes referred to as the “Harbor Access Road”. The Mirror submitted a series of questions, and on November 21, 2016, VDOT sent the following responses (VDOT responses are in italics): I.Have VDOT attorneys […]
County-wide event, sponsored by the Exmore Police Department, encourages citizen participation and community/police partnerships to fight crime and create safer neighborhoods Exmore, VA (July 14, 2017) – “Exmore’s 2nd Annual National Night Out is a neighborhood block party, and everyone in Northampton County is invited,” says Sgt. Jason Campbell. “It’s free, family-oriented, action-packed and fun.” […]
The Virginia State Crime Commission is currently seeking public comments on the topic of decriminalization of simple possession of marijuana. Written comments and any other information/materials relevant to this study should be emailed to vsccinfo@vscc.virginia.gov or via traditional mail by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2017. Written comments can be sent to the Crime Commission’s […]
The waters of the Mid-Atlantic are home to some of the nation’s most sought after saltwater recreational species, including bluefish and summer flounder. In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and its member states, NOAA Fisheries is working to ensure sustainable and enduring saltwater fishing opportunities along […]
A Smithfield man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to killing a bald eagle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Allen Thacker, 62, is accused of first firing a warning shot, then shooting the bald eagle because it was taking fish from his pond, a news release said. He […]
RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Energy is partnering with Denmark’s DONG Energy to build two wind turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach. Dominion announced Monday the six-megawatt turbines will be built approximately 27 miles off the coast, far enough that they won’t be visible from the shore. The turbines are expected to power about 3,000 […]
System-Wide Implementation of Epic Electronic Health Record a Success – New technology means improvements for collaboration, integration and patient care. Newport News VA. –Being named among Hospital & Health Network’s Most Wired for the 13th consecutive year, Riverside Health System has recently taken an even larger step to keep pace with clinical best practices and […]
Exmore, VA (July 12, 2017) – As a part of their strategic planning process, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) will hold two public Town Hall meetings next week to discuss broadband connectivity and service opportunities for Accomack and Northampton counties. The sessions will be held from 6-8pm on July 18th (Eastern Shore […]
Interested in learning more about the ecology, botany, geology, and birds of the Eastern Shore? Would you like to become a certified Eastern Shore of Virginia Master Naturalist, and volunteer your time in stewardship, education, and citizen science projects? Training occurs over a ten-week period from September 7 – November 9 at Historic Onancock School. […]
Fun facts about the Fourth of July from Statistics Brain : Percent of people who attend a fireworks display:63 % Percent of people who display an American flag:66 % Percent of people who watch a 4th of July parade:32 % Number of hot dogs consumed on July 4th each year:150,000,000 Annual value of U.S. flags […]
This was sent by email to the Cape Charles Mirror, highlighting citizen’s concerns about the growth and safety of our town. Cape Charles offers its unique and wonderful beach to its residents and visitors but parking is limited. Safety and convenience must coexist. Please consider the following: 1) golf cart parking only along Bay Ave. […]
Concerned citizens reached out to Shorekeeper early this year to inquiry about a consent order between the Department of Environmental Quality and the poultry company, Tyson for violations at their Temperanceville plant in Accomack County. Shorekeeper contacted the state but the information provided raised more questions than answers and so Shorekeeper filed a Freedom of […]
The Shuck-N-Suck Carnival is back, this time for two fun weekends August 4-6 and 11-13. Boat docking contest, fireworks, vendors and carnival rides will be here for 2 big weekends.
Dear Cape Charles Mirror, The Fourth of July was very busy this season, with much more out of town car traffic speeding through our streets. The safety of children and adults is compromised severely by street parking of boats, trailers, and RVs. To help alleviate the problem, I believe a couple of things could help […]
Several years ago, while working for the US Army out of Ft. Belvoir, our team was tasked with aiding Ft. Bragg in the creation of a geospatial database comprised of known locations where the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, or the RCW as it was named by the Army, was living. Ft. Bragg was and still is […]
With fishing season in full swing, depending on where it was caught, you may want to think a bit before frying up that catch. The Department of Environmental Quality map below indicates areas in the lower Bay, and in and around Virginia Beach and Norfolk that do not meet standards for fishing. The majority of […]
