Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
An application has been submitted to the Historic District Review Board ahead of its December meeting, proposing the relocation of a house from 645 Mason Avenue to 602 Washington Avenue. The implications of this move extend beyond mere logistics, as it could pave the way for a significant development. The Planning Commission has been notified […]
The upcoming meeting of the Planning Commission slated for December 5, 2023, marks a review of the proposed Sign Ordinance. Scheduled to convene at 6:00 P.M. at the Cape Charles Civic Center on 500 Tazewell Avenue, this gathering aims to delve into critical aspects shaping the town’s signage regulations. The groundwork for this session was […]
Cape Charles Mini Golf is set to enchant visitors this holiday season with its transformation into a captivating Winter Wonderland. Every Friday and Saturday evening, from 4 to 8 pm, this family-friendly venue promises a magical experience for all ages. Against the backdrop of Cape Charles’ picturesque setting, the mini-golf course undergoes a seasonal makeover, […]
EXMORE, VIRGINIA – Exmore visitors and residents can now take a step back in time with a history walking tour. Volunteer researchers Cara Burton and Jim McDaniel have created an informative and historically-rich walking tour based on oral history interviews, courthouse records, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other resources. The “A Step Back in Time” tour […]
A 50/50 Cash Raffle is the sporting component of the Northampton County Education Foundation’s Season of Giving campaign. This presents a lucky supporter of Northampton County public school students with a chance to split the raffle pot with the Foundation. Raffle tickets are $10 a piece, three tickets for $25 and can be purchased at […]
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the vibrant community of Onancock welcomes locals and visitors alike to a bustling gathering celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and holiday cheer. The Historic Onancock School will host its Holiday Artisans Market. Vendor Registration Contact to register: (757) 302-1331 or office.hos1921@gmail.com An array of talented artisans, […]
Onancock, Virginia — The picturesque town of Onancock has secured a coveted spot among the seven most quaint towns worldwide, as recognized by World Atlas, marking a significant achievement for this historic town. Renowned for its scenic beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture, Onancock has captured the attention of travel enthusiasts and garnered acclaim […]
Hi, I am Traveler. I earned my name because I am always eager to “travel” with you. I am around a year old, and I am a very skinny male shepherd mix. I weigh in at just 38 pounds. When I came to the shelter, I instantly got along with my friend here, so I […]
Kathy Henley a 5th-grade teacher at Accawmacke Elementary School is this year’s recipient of the Conservation Educator Award. Kathy has been teaching for several years and came to the job naturally as she came from a family of teachers. In her interview, she stated “As a student I always helped classmates with math and other […]
Cape Charles, Virginia — The pedestrian involved in an accident near Cape Charles on Thursday evening has passed away, according to Virginia State Police. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2023, around 2:36 p.m., prompting State Police to respond to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Stone Road, just off Route 13 […]
Despite modern condemnation due to its perceived Eurocentric lens, the Western literary canon has stood as a bastion of revered works, shaping cultural and intellectual landscapes across continents. Defined by a collection of seminal texts deemed essential to understanding Western civilization’s heritage, its evolution has been as rich and complex as the narratives it encapsulates. […]
799: Charlemagne, grandson of the great Charles Martel, holds an audience in the north-central German city of Paderborn with the embattled Pope Leo III, who fled Rome under persecution by the nobility of that city. Leo requested the protection of the powerful French king, and Charlemagne reciprocated with a vow of fealty to the papacy, which included […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled a seminar, “Where is my Robot Butler? (A stroll through the landscape of Cybernetics)”. The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 8 in Room 148 of the Academic Building of Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, […]
WASHINGTON, DC:Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she joined Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and more than 140 of their colleagues in urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to include pro-small business tax provisions in any end-of-year legislative package. Specifically, the letter calls for extending immediate Research and Development expensing, full capital expensing, and a pro-growth […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5691, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, which re-freezes the $6 billion that were unfrozen by the Biden Administration as a part of August’s hostage exchange deal. “Since the Biden Administration released $6 billion to the Iranian regime, […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the below statement on her vote to expel Congressman George Santos (NY-03) from the U.S. House of Representatives following a report from the Ethics Committee detailing numerous illegal acts and other wrongdoings: “I previously withheld judgement on the serious allegations against Congressman Santos and twice voted to provide […]
In-person and virtual options available for Dec. 14, 2023, meeting RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is preparing a master plan for Machicomoco State Park and the neighboring Middle Peninsula unit in Gloucester County, Virginia. A public information meeting will be held Dec. 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. at T.C. Walker Education […]
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced Thursday that football Head Coach Curt Cignetti will depart from the university after accepting another head coaching opportunity at Indiana. “I want to thank Curt Cignetti for his dedication and commitment to excellence as head football coach at James Madison,” Bourne said. “He successfully steered JMU football through a critical period in […]
Data released by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s monitoring partners: the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Old Dominion University and Virginia Institute of Marine Science show that this summer’s Chesapeake Bay “dead zone” was the smallest it’s been since monitoring began in 1985. The new measurements confirm the June 2023 Chesapeake Bay forecast, which predicted the […]
NOAA- Scientists at the Woods Hole Laboratory used passive acoustics to create a baseline soundscape before wind developers started construction off the coast of southern New England. Their findings were recently published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science. “This is the first study to collect soundscape data directly related to offshore wind energy development in […]
News: John Kerry stepped off his jet at the COP28 Summit in Dubai and announced the US will be stopping all new coal plants from being built and will be working to shut down existing coal plants. This move will leave over 100,000 Americans unemployed between the plant workers and coal miners. The plan is […]
Just when you thought progressive, liberal, democrat Americans couldn’t get any worse, they just doubled down on the stupid, ugly, and vulgar. Deadspin writer Carron J. Phillips wrote an article accusing a boy of wearing blackface to a Kansas City Chiefs game. Phillips used a photo for his Deadspin piece showing only half of Holden’s face, which […]
Many children have fears and worries, and may feel sad and hopeless from time to time. Strong fears may appear at different times during development. For example, toddlers are often very distressed about being away from their parents, even if they are safe and cared for. Although fears and worries are typical in children, persistent […]
In a pivotal decision during its November 14 meeting, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission voted to implement a revised toll rate schedule, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024. This decision marks a significant adjustment in toll rates. The revised schedule is the third in a series of programmed toll rate changes […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The festive spirit will illuminate the streets of Cape Charles on December 2nd as the town gears up for its annual Lighted Golf Cart Parade, promising a dazzling display of creativity and holiday cheer. In what has become a beloved tradition, residents and visitors alike are eagerly preparing their decked-out golf […]
The Historic District Review Board denied a six-month extension for a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness that lapsed on July 21, 2022. The extension aimed to facilitate the installation of a 3-foot-tall vinyl vertical panel fence in the front and side yards, alongside a 6-foot vertical panel privacy fence in the rear yard on the […]
The Historic District Review Board has approved a new door design for AJ’s restaurant at 10A Peach Street. On May 23, 2023, the office received a complaint alleging that the applicant had replaced the prior front 18-lite/1 panel wood doors with 4-lite no-panel wood doors on the commercial building. Images on page 2 indicate alterations […]
The Historic District Review Board approved the modifications to an approved Certificate ofAppropriateness for the proposed signage for the Lemon Tree balcony at 301 Mason Ave:
Note: Lloyd Joseph Kellam, 89, passed away on October 2, 2023. A native of Cape Charles, VA, he was the son of the late Lloyd Branson Joseph Kellam and the late Florence Manley Kellam. The following is an oral history captured by the Cape Charles Historical Society. This is Part 5 of Mr. Kellam’s reminiscences. Click for Part 1, […]
The Eastern Shore Bird Club has completed the new schedule for January through April 2024 so you can plan ahead. See the text and graphic below. Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org or email: info@birdingeasternshore.org Here are some dates to note: National Audubon Society’s 124th Annual Christmas Bird Count – please register ASAP. Saturday, December 16 – Wachapreague. […]
Friends of the Eastern Shore Public Library are excited to announce that Santa will visit the Children’s Room in the Regional Library on December 2nd from 10 AM to Noon. Santa will have an age-appropriate book for each child from newborn to age 12. There will be candy canes for all believers of any age. […]
The following commentary is written and submitted by citizen Ken Dufty. I’ve been navigating through the Hionis/Berkely assault on our Comprehensive Plan and crafting a detailed response. Attached is my May 19, 2021, ‘Comments on the New Comp Plan’ as a reminder of my sentiments regarding Berkely Group reps, who now oddly form a part […]
The legal consequences of a criminal conviction often extend beyond imprisonment or fines; they can include the forfeiture of assets, including real property. Forfeiture is a legal process through which the government seizes property connected to criminal activity. In the case of Bay Creek’s Jack Fisher, after being found guilty of Conspiracy to Defraud, the […]
The following video is community-submitted. For generations, youngsters have been “ding dong ditching” their neighbors for a quick laugh. Everyone has done it…or worse. The term “ding dong ditching” is associated with the act of ringing someone’s doorbell and running away before the unsuspecting victim can answer the door. Although this prank is often played […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced they have introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 to expand Medicare coverage for medical nutrition plans and addressing health disparities. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the companion bill in the Senate. “As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I have seen […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Army veteran Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-19) have introduced the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act. This legislation will expand eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans benefits to servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserves to be on par with that of […]
In 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed November as Virginia Oyster Month. It’s a time when oyster festivals, events, and promotions tend to take place, celebrating these delectable mollusks. Oysters are known for being in their prime during the fall and winter months, making November a perfect time to fall in love with them. People […]
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian artist born in Naples in 1598, left an indelible mark on the art world as a sculptor, architect, and painter during the Baroque period. His works, characterized by their dramatic realism and emotional intensity, remain emblematic of the era’s dynamism and innovation. Bernini’s talent was recognized early, and he received […]
60 years ago, on November 22nd, the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was murdered in broad daylight. 60 years later, the Biden Administration has chosen to keep the remaining JFK documents related to the assassination under wraps indefinitely. What are they hiding? What “national security” secrets could possibly be at risk? “[i]n […]
164 B.C. The great Jewish general Judas Maccabeus restores proper worship to the Temple in Jerusalem. The event is celebrated annually during Hanukkah. The Maccabean Revolt (167-60 B.C) was one of the signal events of Jewish history, and represents one of the last periods of Jewish independence prior to Roman subjugation of the region. 316 A.D.: Consecration of Old Saint […]
Pathetic. Disingenuous. Food prices are way up compared to Trump years…but Democrats try to spin that food is down from *just* last year?!! And saying the hourly wage is up implies it is because of a good economy – but it’s a terrible economy and the only reason the hourly wage is up in this […]
The modern American liberals, especially those infesting academia, are low-bandwidth goons, but this is not a new phenomenon. In a 1999 essay, Tom Wolfe described how an academic mafia set out to destroy the brilliant evolutionary biologist Edward O. Wilson. This included hysterical attacks from his Harvard colleagues Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Lewontin – […]
The following X thread is from Christina Buttons, “An explainer on how modern “Social Justice” is a Trojan horse for Marxism, where this pernicious ideology has taken root: in university Humanities departments in the form of Postmodernism and Critical Theory, and why this type of scholarship is frivolous and unrigorous. Also, how Hamas’s allies use […]
VIRGINIA BEACH — City leaders have sunk an offshore wind energy company’s plan to bring high-voltage cables through a beachfront neighborhood, at least for now. Avangrid Renewables plans to build the Kitty Hawk Wind Offshore Wind Project in federal waters 27 miles off the North Carolina coast. The company wanted to bring transmission cables ashore […]
Climate grifter extraordinaire, John Kerry: The farming industry must be destroyed in order to achieve Net Zero. “Agriculture contributes about 33% of all the emissions of the world. And we can’t get to Net Zero—we don’t get this job done—unless agriculture is front and centre as part of the solution…You just can’t continue to both […]
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor spoke out and called for change and greater safety in Ireland after a stabbing attack outside a school in Dublin, Ireland. Three children and two adults were stabbed by an Algerian immigrant, with a 5-year-old girl and 30-year-old female in critical condition, according to the Counter Signal. The Irish took to […]
ATLANTA (AP) — The question of whether Georgia’s electronic voting system has major cybersecurity flaws that amount to a violation of voters’ constitutional rights to cast their votes and have those votes accurately counted is set to be decided at trial early next year. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg issued a 135-page ruling late Friday […]
The “genocide” debate here is activists trying to seize the high ground after Hamas’s hideous acts. Their hope, after an assault of such barbarity, is to label the response “genocidal” and hope that people chase that shiny lure instead of remembering why this war happened at all. In America, we are edging closer to 1930s […]
Cape Charles Main Street’s Festive Fridays are sure to ignite the holiday spirit throughout the Town of Cape Charles this holiday season. The Winter Wonderland theme, coupled with the lighting of 46 Christmas trees from Peach Street to Bay Avenue to Strawberry Street, promises to create a wonderful sight for locals and visitors alike. Festive […]
At the regular meeting of July 20, 2023, the Cape Charles Town Council authorized the award of the construction contract for Phase 3 of the Community Trail to Conrad Brothers of Virginia for $759,567.19. This work includes the Peach Street portion of the trail, which is already underway. The lighting work was pulled out of […]
The Cape Charles Town Council voted against a proposed zoning request seeking a transition from Industrial to Harbor district zoning. The decision, made after a series of public hearings and discussions, marks a significant stance on the town’s development trajectory and its dubious commitment to preserving its coastal identity. The proposal, presented by Eyre Baldwin […]
The Cape Charles Town Council removed the Madison Avenue Parking War presentations from the agenda of this week’s Regular Meeting. Town Manager Hozey told the Mirror, “The situation on Madison Ave is far too complex to describe briefly. The reason for the postponement was to explore additional options with VDOT. Once we get more information […]
