CAPE CHARLES MIRROR

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Cape Charles Civic Center to address several appeals and variance applications. Among the cases to be considered is an appeal from Paul Chandler regarding a Zoning Administrator’s decision from May […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Cape Charles Capital Projects is advancing several key initiatives, according to a report from the Capital Projects Manager. Efforts continued this week to move forward with the Inner Harbor Bulkhead Rehabilitation, Phase 3, and the Strawberry Street Sidewalk infill projects. The manager contacted potential bidders for both projects, aiming to secure […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Code Official has reported a busy week of inspections, permits, and ongoing projects, as detailed in the latest update. The Code Official conducted 32 inspections and issued 12 permits across the town. Additionally, one rental inspection application was processed, and one rental inspection was completed. In collaboration with […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Public Works team has wrapped up a productive week, addressing a range of maintenance tasks and operational needs throughout the town, according to the Public Works Manager’s report. In response to an OSHA assessment, electrical issues in the police department were resolved, while the HVAC units at the […]

With Halloween on the horizon, this is the first installment of the Mirror’s All Hallows series. The sound of the violin emerges, eerie and haunting, setting the stage for an ancient tale. It’s midnight. Death raises his bony hand and summons the dead to dance in the graveyard. Under the eerie moonlight, skeletons come alive, […]

ONANCOCK, Virginia – Riverside Health’s Martha W. Goodson Center is bringing Memory Cafes to the Eastern Shore beginning October 16, 2024 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Public Library in Parksley.  Memory Cafes are a unique program that creates highly beneficial social gathering opportunities for those affected by memory loss and those who […]

NOAA Fisheries released its National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan (PDF, 14 pages). Our National Seafood Strategy, released in 2023, outlines our direction for supporting the U.S. seafood economy and enhancing the resilience of the seafood sector, including wild-capture and aquaculture, in the face of many challenges. This plan outlines actions we are currently implementing as well as those […]

Alexandria, VA – September 30, 2024 –  Virginia American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the Commonwealth of Virginia, today announced its participation in American Water Works Association’s (“AWWA”) Annual Source Water Protection Week – September 29 – October 5.  “Providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water service at the tap starts with protecting our […]

551 B.C: Birth of Chinese philosopher Confucius (d.479 B.C.). 480 B.C. At the Battle of Salamis, a fleet of about 360 Greek triremes destroys the hitherto unstoppable Xerxes and his invading Persian fleet of 1,207 triremes in the waters just south of Athens. Despite Persia’s earlier successes against the Greeks, including their nominal victory at the Battle of Thermopylae a short month earlier, the […]

RICHMOND, Va. – Nine Virginia State Parks and four natural area preserves are closed or partially closed following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. These closures will allow for thorough assessments and necessary repairs to the affected areas. All dates are subject to change.  Virginia State Parks  Natural Area Preserves  For guest safety as well […]

Meeting will take place October 23, 2024, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET  We’re inviting urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on October 23, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Meeting details can be viewed in the Federal Register […]

Virginia Beach, VA – On Wednesday, October 9th at 11:45am EST, Democratic Candidate for Virginia’s Second Congressional District Missy Cotter Smasal, will be hosting a round table with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, several local medical providers, and voters personally impacted by reproductive healthcare restrictions to discuss abortion access since the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the […]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a beloved scenic route that winds through the Appalachian Mountains, has been closed indefinitely due to ongoing safety concerns, according to the National Park Service. The closure affects a section of the parkway near Asheville, North Carolina, and officials have not provided a timeline for […]

French hero’s legacy shines as a beacon of unity in a divided America RICHMOND, VA (September 30, 2024) – Virginia is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour, a historic event that captivated a nation and brought Americans together during a time of political and social division […]

After sending billions of dollars to Ukraine, and spending billions more to house illegals, FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters […]

Reader submitted comment. What cannot be ignored is the extent to which the open hostility the nation’s most powerful institutions have had to the sorts of people that are overwhelmingly impacted by Hurricane Helene, predominantly white, working class, and politically conservative. This horrific natural disaster is a reminder of the extent to which the regime […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Town of Cape Charles will host a public input session on the Beachfront Master Plan, inviting residents to share feedback on the future of the town’s popular waterfront. When: October 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM Where: Cape Charles Civic Center The meeting will include a presentation of results from a […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va.  — The Cape Charles Town Manager has been engaged in a series of meetings and tasks this week, addressing both local business opportunities and internal town operations. The Town Manager met with the owner of Coastal Seaplanes to discuss the potential for establishing scheduled and non-scheduled seaplane services in Cape Charles, a […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Capital Projects Manager has released an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Phase 3 of the Inner Harbor Bulkhead Rehabilitation project, signaling the town’s continued investment in harbor infrastructure. The bid notice has been published on the town’s website and in the Eastern Shore Post, with outreach underway to […]

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Public Works team is navigating changes to its water meter service contract while continuing its regular maintenance duties across the town. According to the Public Works Manager, the release of water meters from American Water is now scheduled for two separate dates, affecting the team’s operations. With only […]

The following was written and submitted by Holly Hubbard, Head of Cape Charles Christian School I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to making the Crabby Blues Festival an overwhelming success this year. From the enthusiastic attendees to the hardworking staff and generous vendors, this event […]

WILLIS WHARF, Va. — The annual Clam Town Jam, a community music festival, will take place Saturday October 5th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Willis Wharf Boat Ramp. The free event will feature performances by local artists and offer a variety of attractions, including clams, food trucks, raffles, and more. Organizers encourage attendees […]

Newport News, Va. — The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted Tuesday to reverse its earlier decision to reopen the blue crab winter harvest, reinstating the ban for the upcoming season. The move comes after the Commission, in June, had repealed a 15-year-long ban on winter blue crab dredging, following a recommendation from the Blue […]

The following story was written and submitted by local photographer Clelia Jane Sheppard. For more information about Clelia and her work, visit her website Clelia Jane Photography. We face a daily barrage of photographs from people of every imaginable background.  The ease of technology in the form of incredibly advanced digital cameras and smartphones has […]

622 A.D.: Traditional date of Mohammad’s first arrival in Medina, after being driven out of his hometown in Mecca. 1555: Emperor Charles V ratifies the Peace of Augsburg, which formalizes for the first time the principle of CUIUS REGIO, EIUS RELIGIO (lit: “Whose realm, his religion”). Before you ask “so what?” you should know that this principle, and the treaty in which it was […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Tens of thousands of immigrants with criminal convictions, including those for sex offenses and homicides, are currently free in communities across the United States, according to new data provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to lawmakers. The data, shared with Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, highlights a troubling reality: among […]

WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congresswoman Jen Kiggans’ (VA-02) bill, H.R. 5490, the Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm (BEACH) Act. This bipartisan legislation, which Congresswoman Kiggans introduced with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), aims to protect Virginia’s coastline by approving new, expanded maps under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA). Signed into law by […]

WASHINGTON, DC: Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the reintroduction of the Pay Our Troops Act, which would ensure members of the military are paid in the event of a government shutdown. The bill will protect members of the military, including the Coast Guard, as well as certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors. […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee’s oversight hearing on the Committee’s investigation into the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Hampton VAMC) in Virginia and the circumstances that led […]

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) H.R. 8108, the Care for Military Kids Act. This legislation, which Congresswoman Kiggans introduced alongside Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), aims to ensure servicemembers can maintain critical healthcare coverage and medical services for their children no matter where their service takes them.  “Our men […]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – September 20th marked the first day of early voting in Virginia, and House Democratic Nominee, Missy Cotter Smasal, has been working her way across Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Her first stop on Friday morning was near the Virginia Beach Registrar’s Office for a rally with local candidates and officials to build upon voter mobilization […]

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the House passed S. 2228, the Senate version of Congresswoman Jen Kiggans’ (VA-02) Building Chips in America Act (H.R. 4549). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will help bring microchip manufacturing back to America while maintaining critical environmental protections in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.  Following the passage of the CHIPS Act, companies throughout the semiconductor supply […]

Sneedville, Tenn. — The Melungeons are one of the most fascinating and mysterious groups in Appalachian history, a people whose origins have long been the subject of speculation and folklore. Centered primarily in the Appalachian regions of eastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, and southeastern Kentucky, the Melungeons have been a part of the cultural landscape since […]