Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
The Cape Charles Town Council discussed the possibility of implementing a leash law in Cape Charles. According to staff, over the last several months there have been verified reports of citizen encounters with dogs off lead and not under the voice command of the owner. These reports and complaints prompted this discussion. From staff report […]
CC Kool Eatz has decided to open their doors once again. One of the best-kept secrets in Cape Charles is CC Kool Eatz, a delicious little deli and ice cream shop located at 303 Jefferson Avenue in the old Sample’s Barbor Shop. After a few months of planning the owners decided to reopen the shop […]
A resolution that would have named Mike Sterling official town council for the purpose of obtaining an opinion from the State Attorney General on whether the WWI plaque in the library could be moved failed unanimously. The plaque, which lists citizens of Northampton that died in the Great War, has been hung in the library […]
The Cape Charles Police Department made six misdemeanor arrests in May, including marijuana possession, assault and battery, DUI and reckless driving that could have endangered life. The CCPD answered 81 calls in town and 9 outside of town. They lent support to the State Police 3 times and assisted County Sheriffs 3 times. They also […]
Town Council approved a blanket peddler’s license for Buskey Cider which will allow food trucks or other vendors to provide on-site food options on some days for their customers. A peddler’s license for a food vendor who prepares fresh food and has a generator and a towed trailer or van is $500 per year. The […]
Join AmeriCorps outreach & education coordinator, Danielle Simmons for a casual stroll around this beautiful conserved property, beginning with the blossoming Pollinator Meadow at the Virginia Coast Reserve office. As you meander, Danielle will talk about a variety of topics, ranging from outreach, education, and stewardship work she’s performing with The Nature Conservancy here on […]
The Academy for Lifetime Learning proudly announced the winners of the 2019 Betty Ross STEMM Scholarships at its annual reception on June 14. The winners are Wendy Lin from Northampton High School who will attend the University of Virginia, William Hollandsworth, from Nandua High School who will attend the College of William and Mary, and […]
Wachapreague Carnival Fireman’s Carnival 7 -10 p.m. If you have never been to the wonderful Wachapreague Fireman’s Carnival, or have never seen the Corn Funk Revue, now is the time t0 make amends. The Revue is made up of some of the finest musicians on the Shore–Scott Wade, Melinda McPeek, Lynne Rogers, Chris Chandler, Ellen […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Five people were rescued after their boat capsized near Cape Charles on Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Cape Charles were alerted around 10:15 a.m. by good Samaritans that a boat had capsized near the Old Plantation Flats Light and four men and one woman were […]
With help from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, NOAA Fisheries’ Greater Atlantic Region developed a guide to help captains and recreational anglers identify some of the mackerel and small tuna species caught within the region. The guide is available online and on the FishRules app.
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast seaboard has been seeing the signs of climate change for decades. Sea levels and sea-surface temperatures have risen throughout the world. In the Mid-Atlantic: The average sea-surface temperature on the Northeast Shelf has increased by about 2.3°F since 1854, with about half of this change occurring in the last few decades. […]
NOAA Fisheries has completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) and blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis). The status review identified four alewife distinct population segments (DPSs): Canada, Northern New England, Southern New England, and Mid-Atlantic. Based on the best scientific and commercial data available including the Status Review […]
Protecting Israel a Key Goal of Bipartisan Legislation WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced that she is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2019, partnering with lead sponsor Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-01). United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 calls upon the government of Lebanon to implement “the […]
According to ecologists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science the “dead zone”, an area of low oxygen that can kill fish and other aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay this summer could be one of the largest in the last two decades. Above average river flows from increased rainfall since last fall, […]
ONANCOCK, Va. – On June 27th at 5:30 p.m., Riverside Medical Group is offering free education on the surgical techniques for evaluation and treatment of seizures and epilepsy. Seizures are moments of abnormal brain activity that can cause jerky muscle movements, loss of consciousness or confusion. The free education event is hosted by local Nurse Practitioner […]
The 100th Anniversary Committee for the Cape Charles Memorial Library invites you to An Old Fashioned Community Picnic on Saturday, June 22, from 12:30 – 2:30 PM in Central Park. This is the final celebratory event for the 100th anniversary and is planned as accessible to all and VERY family friendly. Come with your lawn […]
The closing of Bayshore Concrete is reaching the final stage. Most of the equipment is up for bids during an industrial auction scheduled for June 19 and 20. Removal begins after the last item is sold and lasts for one hour (or until 5PM). Removal will continue the next morning and on all weekdays from […]
A major car accident on 184 closed lanes Tuesday afternoon. One car was left smashed and stranded in the middle of the road, while another was hit and pushed to the side of the highway. The event occurred in front of the Cape Charles Brewery. The Mirror contacted the Town attempting to get information about […]
This month’s Regular Town Council Meeting on June 20th will be moved from the Civic Center to the Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company. The Historic District Review Board’s meeting on the 18th will also be moved to the Firehouse. Work refinishing the hardwood floors in the Civic Center has been scheduled for the week of […]
Melfa, VA- The Eastern Shore Tourism Commission announced their new Marketing Director, Susannah Morey today. Born and raised in Melfa, she is excited to call the Eastern Shore home once again. Morey graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2018 with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Business. During her college career, […]
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission is excited to announce the hiring of Mrs. Christy Haycox Betz as the new Assistant Executive Director of Tourism. She will be responsible for the Southern Gateway Welcome Center, developing strong relationships with the Shore’s tourism businesses, and assisting in the advocacy of the tourism industry. Christy is […]
A new shop has opened at the old Weirwood Station building. The business is called Ward’s Corner Cottage. Ward’s Corner Cottage focuses on antique, shabby chic, boutique, art and collectibles. The current inventory features furniture, clothing and decorative art. Along with collectibles, the owners Richard and Polly Ward are also selling local jams and sauces, […]
Below is the official results of Tuesday’s Election. Results and data are provided by Northampton County Registrar Terry Flynn.
Below are the candidates that have qualified for the November 5, 2019 General and Special Elections. Northampton Constitutional Offices include Beverly Leatherbury for Commonwealth’s Attorney, David Doughty for Sheriff, Charlene Gray for Commissioner of Revenue, and Cynthia Bradford for Treasurer. The race for Board of Supervisor pits Dixon Leatherbury against David Kabler in District 4. […]
6th district Senator Lynwood Lewis defeated Willie Randall and will be the Democrat in November’s General Election. Lewis received 72% of the overall vote, but the race was marginally close in Northampton, 521 to 421: Accomack County was stronger for Lewis, where he carried the county 1,190 to 516 votes. Norfolk gave Lewis 2,534 votes […]
The Eastern Shore SPCA is open for visitors today 10am-3pm. Stop by and meet sweet Lil Grey and her adoptable friends! About Lil GreyHi, I’m Lil Grey and I’m a 3-month-old female kitten. I am as sweet as can be and love attention! I have already been spayed, am up to date on vaccines and […]
The Northampton Historic Preservation Society is offering a Guided Walking Tour of Historic Eastville on Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Town historian David Scott will provide an informative overview of Eastville and offer a new segment covering more houses on Willow Oak Road this year. The walking tour will start […]
The summer concert series continues at Chatham Vineyards with the Summer Solstice Shag June 22nd 6 to 9 pm. The 10-piece band, Strictly Business will play Oldies but Goodies, beach music, and classic shag tunes. Chatham wine and a classic summer picnic and grill menu will be served. Limited seating available on a first come, […]
On Wednesday, the Virginia State Police issued a Critically Missing Adult alert for 18-year-old Vermelle Tontrese Moore. Moore was abducted near Captains Cove around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday. She was located in Maryland at around 4 p.m. that day. The person wanted for the abduction was 20-year-old Jerry Antonie Satchell of Horntown, Va. Police say Mr. […]
323BC: Death of Alexander the Great (b.356BC). The young King of Macedon initiated a series of conquests that spread Hellenic civilization essentially throughout the known world of his day. He was never defeated in battle, but died at age 32 in Babylon, in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II, just prior to beginning a planned campaign against Arabia. 1184 […]
WASHINGTON – Today, key priorities for the Hampton Roads region were included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), following nearly 20 hours of debate in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and weeks of advocacy by Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Vice Chair Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02). “It was a privilege to fight for […]
Do not enter bodies of water if you have cuts or abrasions; if injured, clean wound at once to reduce risk of infection Many harmful micro-organisms are found in lakes, rivers, along the coast, and in other bodies of water. Some bacteria may lead to destructive soft-tissue infections and other illnesses, the Virginia Department of […]
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce propose measures to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 13 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. This action proposes to establish a 5-year rebuilding program for Atlantic mackerel, set 2019-2021 Atlantic mackerel specifications and a river herring and shad cap […]
Special to the Mirror written by Charles Landis. This is Part I of a three-part essay on the most topical issue of today: socialism. Part I relates the sameness of Karl Marx’s Dialectal Materialism to the socialism of the Democrat Party of today. Part II explains the threat of the Administrative State and the Chevron […]
Special opinion to the Mirror by Paul Plante Back in 2016, when America’s Most Perfect Person Hillary Rodham Clinton was running for president against Bernie Sanders, Bernie managed to score some points against Hillary, his opponent, with the staid Wall Street Journal article entitled “Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant ‘Lock Her Up’ in Philadelphia Protest Against […]
Virginia Hang Gliding, Painter, VA is open for the 2019 season. virginiahanggliding.info 10% discount to military, police,fire,ems. 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 […]
Shore Breeze Farms Produce Market is now open for business Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 6. Shore Breeze is located in Cheriton at 3210 Townfield Drive. The market will feature local produce as well as farm eggs, jams and honey.
