Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
Town Manager Hozey posted the following statement in his Town Manager’s Report: This week saw a lot of time devoted to the events Lemon Tree has been having on Strawberry Street. I heard from many about it (in addition to the contacts listed below). There seems to be some confusion and/or misinformation regarding this event […]
For 2 decades, first as a Delegate in District 6 then as a Senator, now retiring Senator Lynwood Lewis has represented the Eastern Shore in Richmond, along with Mathews County and parts of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Throughout his tenure the senator dedicated himself to issues near and dear to Shore citizens. He did so […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled a seminar, “The Slavs, the Balkans, and World War I”. The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2 in Room 113 of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Mark […]
One evening, after a very fun happy hour and dinner, I left the establishment with my friend and was on my way back to the car to go home. Carrying a container filled with some rather cold, soggy french fries that I was taking home to my dogs, I had an unexpected encounter with a […]
Cape Charles, VA. May 23, 2023 – Cape Charles Main Street just announced the launch of the Cape Charles Gift card program. Move over Amazon, the Cape Charles local gift card program is a single card that offers 26 local gift cards in one. Now you can buy an awesome gift and support local businesses […]
Wastewater Notes The Wastewater plant treated an average of 170,683 gallons a day. The highest usage was on May 17, using 202,625 gallons. Utility Staff continued daily water quality testing and analysis, submitted Monthly reports completed for VDH. Water Plant Staff Performed Daily water quality testing and analysis, and submitted Monthly reports for VDH. Water […]
Cheriton Family Fun Day is scheduled for June 3rd at 11 am. The event will take place at Cheriton Town Park, 21245 S. Bayside Road. The event is free. Come out and enjoy great food, music, fun, and games.
The Let’s Talk Cape Charles Culture lecture series continues on May 31, 2025, with an update on the Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project. CBBT Executive Director Jeff Holland will be on hand to update the public on the new tunnel’s progress. The cost is $5 but is free if you sign up for a new membership. […]
Governor Youngkin’s Learning Recovery Grants are available to Virginia students. This program could be a great help to students over the summer break. “Qualifying students whose family income does not exceed 300% of Federal Poverty Level will receive a $3,000 K-12 Learning Recovery Grant; all other qualifying students will receive a $1,500 K-12 Learning Recovery […]
I’m Carter, and as of March 2023, I have spent over a year at the shelter with my friends at the SPCA Eastern Shore. It seems that in that year I have mostly been overlooked in the kennel. I’ve only had one meet and greet visit, and the senior female dog in that family decided […]
337AD: Death of Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity. He aggressively set about un-doing the persecutions carried out by his predecessor, Diocletian. In particular, he issued the Edict of Milan in 313, declaring religious tolerance throughout the Empire as the law of the land. He also rebuilt the ancient Turkish city of Byzantium, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she has joined Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Michael Burgess (TX-26) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing research and education programs aimed at preventing preterm births. The Prematurity Research Expansion and Education […]
Legislation Included in VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that the Filipino Education Fairness Act of 2023 passed the House as part of H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023. Kiggans’ bill would amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans and their families […]
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) sat down with Briana Reilly from CQ to discuss her bill, H.R. 3373, the Sailor Standard of Care Act. You can read the story below and online: As a Navy helicopter pilot-turned-geriatric nurse practitioner, freshman Rep. Jen Kiggans said she is bringing “a different perspective” to policymaking geared toward bolstering servicemembers’ […]
New acquisition protects significant ecological forest core with old-growth forests RICHMOND – A Virginia natural area preserve near the West Virginia border featuring old-growth forests has doubled in size with funding support from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has expanded Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve by purchasing 775 acres of land, […]
Annapolis, MD – Following the announcement by U.S. Senator Tom Carper that he will not seek reelection, Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn issued the following statement: “Few people have dedicated as much service to the “First State” and accomplished as much for Delaware as Senator Tom Carper. As the chair of the Senate […]
NOAA – In 2023, we are celebrating a major conservation milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. This landmark legislation was signed into law in 1973 with bipartisan support, and echoed society’s growing awareness of the importance of biodiversity and environmental protection. Fifty years later, we have a valuable opportunity to reflect on […]
AP story by JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ARNULFO FRANCO – On a Panamanian beach long after dark, a group of undergraduate students dug into the sand to excavate a sea turtle nest, their lamps casting a soft red glow as they studied eggs, inventoried the success of the hatch and checked for any surviving hatchlings stuck […]
Tuesday 7/11, 3:30 – 6:30 pm Join Future Harvest at Winding Root Farm for an in-depth field day examining the inner mechanics of running a flower farm. We’ll cover everything from production methods to diversifying sales modes with owner/operator Caroline Selle, who grows more than fifty varieties of specialty cut flowers with a focus on long-lasting, vibrant blooms and […]
The Mirror has been criticized in the past for using the Oxford Comma, as has been advocated in the Chicago Manual of Style. The AP Stylebook has been somewhat anti-Oxford comma, and we pretty much ignored most of APs advice. It now appears that AP style advocates for what’s also called the serial comma in […]
NY Post – In recent years, celebs such as Kendall Jenner and Hunter Schafer have opted for minimal looks that show maximum skin, while designers such as LaQuan Smith and labels such as Blumarine sent models sashaying down the runways in little more than their skivvies last fall. Now, the naked fashions have made it to the street. “There is […]
BOSTON (AP) — Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, […]
ODMAP signup begins May 24th and runs through July 26, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in […]
Trust the Science you say? Sure. Our kids are two years behind in education. Inflation still rages. White-collar jobs are disappearing thanks to the reversal of Fed policy. Household finances are a wreck. The medical industry is in upheaval. Trust in government has never been lower. Major media is a vat of lies. Young people, […]
Reader-submitted content. The Mirror agrees it is time to stop the suicidal push for NATO’s War with Russia. This article is from CaitlinJohnstone.com and re-published with permission. The message to Moscow at this point — with de-escalation and detente entirely missing from public discourse — is that they’re going to get squeezed harder and harder until they attack […]
Reader submitted content. Original article by James Fishback for The Free Press. My four years on a high school debate team in Broward County, Florida, taught me to challenge ideas, question assumptions, and think outside the box. It also helped me overcome a terrible childhood stutter. And I wasn’t half-bad: I placed ninth my first […]
If you borrowed money for college, you may now have to pay it back, like you agreed to when you signed the loan documents. The US House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would claw back paused student loan payments and block the president’s student debt forgiveness program. The bill called the […]
In the last week, Four members of congress filed over $12 million dollars worth of trades Dan Goldman: $9,650,000 Kathy Manning: $890,000 Scott Franklin: $420,000 Lois Frankel: $136,000 The yearly salary of a politician: $174,000 Here are some of the notable trades they made: Rep Dan Goldman (D): Sits on the house accountability committee Bought […]
Ice Cube, whose real name is O’Shea Jackson, appeared on Full Send Podcast with hosts Kyle Forgeard and Steiny Steinberg, where he voiced his political views and criticisms of the Democrat Party. Ice Cube has been working to bridge the gap between politicians and grassroots movements with projects like “Contract with Black America.” In 2020, the rapper faced backlash […]
This April, the Planning & Zoning Department was alerted by the property owner that the Town Zoning Map was incorrect–Tax Map #83A3-11-1 south of the harbor and its zoning should be Harbor Zoning and not Industrial-2 (M-2) Zoning. Inspection by town staff indicated that the property owner was correct, and the so-called updated zoning map […]
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, to receive comments on a Conditional Use Permit for 3 single-family dwelling units above 1st floor Commercial Space at 1 Fig Street, just across from Rayfield’s Pharmacy. The Town approved a Conditional […]
The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners has approved Cape Charles’ Aid to Local Ports grant request. The grant will fund $228,687 of the estimated $304,916 (75%) for the Inner Harbor Bulkhead Rehabilitation project. The Mirror asked Capital Projects Manager Bob Panek about this project, as well as grants for the Inshore Breakwater Repair & […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that five Cape Charles Organizations received a total of $52,470 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Tourism Marketing Programs. In total, VTC awarded more than $3.2 million for 236 local and regional tourism marketing programs across the state to help increase visitation and revenue for Virginia’s localities through tourism. Our local […]
Citizens of the 23310 have voiced anger and disgust at the cancelation of the Lemon Tree’s Friday Night Dance Parties on Strawberry Street. Below are just a few of the comments posted to the Mirror and on social media: Another instance of a few complainers ruining something for the majority. If the folks living on […]
The Vacation Homeowners of Cape Charles announce the launch of a new blog to promote Cape Charles and connect visitors with important information. The Blog focuses on posts related to meeting the homeowners, things to do in the area, history segments, and highlighting local businesses. The blog can be found here, https://www.vrhocc.org/blog/howcanibeagoodneighbor –it discusses how visitors can be […]
A Community Service Project of the CC Rotary Club with a Grant Support from The Virginia Humanities and the Frances Bibbins Latimer Fund by Metty Pellicer. Walking Tour of the Invisible History of African Americans in Cape Charles, with a free program to the public at the Historic Palace Theater, on Sunday, May 28th from 2-6 […]
At the upcoming June 20th Regular Meeting, the Town Council will review, and more than likely approve a resolution authorizing town staff to apply for $1,000,000 of Industrial Revitalization Funds for the Cape Charles Rosenwald School Building Rehabilitation. The funds are purportedly going to be used for a community and education center. Virginia Department of […]
Cape Charles Yacht Center, Cape Charles Yacht Club and the town of Cape Charles are sponsoring Clean the Bay Day again this year. Can you put something in the Mirror to promote this event and provide the registration link below? I have attached some art work from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation website. Below is our […]
Cape Charles, Virginia – Cape Charles Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We […]
24th Edition of Juneteenth in Northampton County Festivities for Northampton County’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration are set to kick off in Exmore on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with an action-packed, fun, and information-filled agenda centered on cultural pride, community, and ideas for healthier living. Activities in the Exmore Town Park begin at 10 am with a […]
Hi, I am Traveler. I earned my name because I am always eager to go on a road trip with you. WOOF, let’s go… 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 […]
Reader submitted content. Coming soon to Cape Charles? Just like light pollution, noise pollution is very much a real thing—so much so that it’s a crime in some places. Most notably, the Town of Old Lyme—home to just over 7,000 residents in New London County, Connecticut—has enacted what the local government is calling the Hammer Law, which […]
Public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of Cape Charles. The facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of the Public Works crew. National Public Works Week is observed […]
RICHMOND — The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for $14.1 million in land conservation grants. The foundation provides grants to support conservation in the following categories: farmland preservation, forest preservation, historic preservation, natural area protection, and open spaces and parks. A total of $16 million for fiscal year 2024 was approved in […]
The history of slavery in America is an ugly and stained beast. When we think of slavery, the first thing that comes to mind is the heinous African slave trade. There is more to the story–slavery is more diverse than most realize. Not all of the slaves were of African descent. Between the founding of […]
577AD: Death of Saint Brendan the Navigator, the Irish monk whose legendary travels in a leather currach helped establish the idea of a lush and inhabited island across the sea from Europe. “St. Brendan’s Island” often shows up on early maps. One school of thought believes it indicates that Brendan was actually the first European to make landfall in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the bipartisan Servicewomen and Women Veterans (SWWV) Caucus relaunched for the 118th Congress under the leadership of Congresswomen Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11). SWWV fosters collaboration among Members of Congress to address issues facing America’s servicewomen and women veterans. To date, there are more than 50 […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), 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 Joint Oversight Hearing with the Subcommittee on Health to assess recruitment and retention of staff within the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she has introduced the VA Medical Security Report Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation helps ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) police force and its officers have the resources they need to ensure all VA medical centers are safe and secure for veterans. Joining Congresswoman Kiggans […]
Durham’s report on the origins of the Trump/Russia probe is damning for the FBI. But they aren’t the only ones with egg on their face. The corporate press looks horrible, too. Special Counsel John Durham released the final version of his report to Congress Monday and condemned the FBI for opening up the investigation into Russian collusion […]
If Covid did anything, it exposed just how stupid people really are. All the covid stuff people did simply because the government told them to: Filled skate parks with sandBaptized babies with waterguns from 6 feetExercised in pools behind plastic barriersPut strip clubs in parking lots and made them drive thruPut fast food attendants outside […]
New research by Virginia Tech scientists shows that sections of the Chesapeake Bay are sinking at rates of nearly a quarter an inch — or 7 millimeters — a year. Further, up-to-date knowledge of where the ground in the Chesapeake Bay area is sinking and by how much is not included in the official planning […]
