CAPE CHARLES MIRROR

The following is from the Chesapeake Properties Facebook Page The Old Firehouse has been purchased by local resident, Susan Eidam! She and her husband, Bob, have admired the building since moving their family to Cape Charles in 2017. The seller, Steve Michel, repurposed the building back in 2009 after sitting vacant for many years. Paying […]

Town staff is proposing amended town code language for a leash\physical constraint law.  Also, proposing amended language to implement some of the former “dog committee” recommendations of a longer time period for dogs on beach (May 1- Labor Day instead of the current April 1 – Labor Day; and 9:00 pm to 10:00 am instead […]

The Cape Charles Planning Commission is beginning the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan is a document designed to guide the future actions of a community. It presents a vision for the future with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect the local government. When updating the Comprehensive Plan, participation […]

Currently, once a player turns 19, they are no longer eligible to play Shore Soccer. This rule hurts our Hispanic community the most, as many players stay close to home to attend school or begin work. Shore Soccer is looking into adding a new league that will be for players 19 to 21. Currently, the […]

The Eastern Shore SPCA is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday (10am-3pm). Stop by and meet handsome Cletus, another new resident looking for a family to love! 26528 Lankford Hwy. PO Box 164 Onley, Virginia Call (757) 787-7385 About CletusHey, I’m Cletus and I’m a pretty laid back boy. I’m also fairly small for a hound, […]

The current fiscal year budget is now in the books to the tune of close to $8 million. The Mirror has looked at the budget, which is balanced, however we still have some doubts about the price tag. We know that there are many folks that in their previous careers have worked on or even […]

The Town currently has a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals and a position will be opening up in August on the Library Board. If you are a citizen of the Town of Cape Charles and are interested in serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals, Library Board, or any of the Town’s boards, […]

Tai Chi With Baji at the Historic Palace Theatre Dance Studio, located at 305 Mason Ave. in Cape Charles. Dates are from Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $15/each; $50/series. Enjoy cultivating your internal and external energy as you learn the basic postures of qigong and […]

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today responded to the latest efforts in court to dismantle important and life-saving protections for people with pre-existing conditions, along with every other benefit and protection provided by the Affordable Care Act. “I came to Congress to defend quality and affordable health care for all Virginians,” Congresswoman Luria said. “If this lawsuit […]

988: Traditional date of the founding of Dublin, Ireland. 1040: Lady Godiva makes her famous ride through Coventry to protest an onerous tax levied by her husband. He relents. 1099: The First Crusade- Low on supplies, and finding themselves encamped on arid ground after they failed to initially breach the fortified walls of Jerusalem, the […]

Accomack County Sheriffs Department reports that Terrance Baines, age 37 of Melfa, was arrested July 7th on charges of Arson and Animal Cruelty. Dorothy Payton, age 31 of Mappsville, was arrested July 6th on charges of Threat to Bomb/Burn and Drive without License. Payton was also charged with Arson and Animal Cruelty on July 7th. […]

Hi. This is Delegate Rob Bloxom with a special edition of my Capitol report covering this week’s special session. The Governor called for this session to enact gun control measures within four days of the murders, before the funerals and memorials were even completed and when the investigation was in its earliest stages. We convened […]

Elizabeth Lankford announced Thursday morning in an email to supporters she would be running as the Republican candidate for Virginia’s 6th Senate District. She is the owner of Blue Crab Bay Company in Melfa. “I think we have all been following politics more closely over the last few years.  I have had a unique perspective […]

The following article is from the Virginia Eastern Shore Clean Water Council’s newsletter. It is their concern for our groundwater that brings you this urgent message. Our sole-source aquifer – the only source for our drinking water and all our other needs — is nearing a tipping point. As you may know, the Department of […]

Last week, on my way home from work, two young girls, maybe 12 or 13 were on a golf cart that ran the stop sign at the intersection of Monroe and Nectarine. I drove a cab in the DC area for several years, so I developed a sense of when a driver is going to […]

Special Opinion to the Mirror by Chas Cornweller There was an interesting article released by the Cape Charles Mirror last month entitled, “Town Council calls Library Board’s Bluff on WWI Plaque in Library”. A nice, pithy read on the discourse between a town council member, town manager and the Library Board about the wording on […]

Flower Power Summer of LOVE Golf Cart Parade/Beach Bonfire The July 4th parade will get your Golf Cart warmed up for the first every “Flower Power Summer of LOVE Golf Cart Parade” on Thursday, July 11. Dress your Golf Cart in her 1969 best and meet us at the LOVE sign at 7 pm for a […]

Dialogues of the Carmelites, a Saltworks Opera Production will open at the Cape Charles Christian School Thursday, July 18, 19 and 20 at7:30 p.m. The show is an opera in three acts, divided into twelve scenes with linking orchestral interludes, with music and libretto by Francis Poulenc. The opera tells a fictionalized version of the […]

A Vacation Bible School: Northampton Community Churches Working Together present “ROAR” at Lower Northampton Baptist Church. It’s a free event for ages 3 to 12 and it’s sponsored by Capeville UMC, Cheriton UMC, Eastville Baptist, Ebenezer AME, Lower Northampton Baptist, and Trinity UMC. Stay tuned for updates on the Lower Shore Community Vacation Bible School […]

2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map is now available. A vacation in Virginia is all about doing the things you love with those you love most – and discovering for yourself why Virginia is for Lovers. The 2019 Virginia Travel Guide is a great place to begin your discovery, as each contributor was invited […]

Recurrent Flooding, Coastal Resiliency Are Top Agenda Items for Luria and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) on Monday will host Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), the Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, in Hampton Roads to tour areas affected by recurrent flooding, sea level rise, and other adverse […]

1054: A supernova appears in the sky, its presence recorded by both Chinese and Arab scholars. For several months it remained bright enough to be seen in daylight. Its remains are today known as the Crab Nebula.  1776: The Continental Congress adopts the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. 56 leaders from all thirteen […]

This spring, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and American Sportfishing Association (ASA) filed an objection to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) recommendation that Omega Protein should receive a certification of sustainability for its U.S. Atlantic menhaden purse-seining operations. The TRCP, ASA, and CCA objected to many of the certification findings and scores, including one that […]

NOAA Fisheries increased the 2019 summer flounder recreational harvest limit based on results of a recent benchmark assessment. This action continues “conservation equivalency” for summer flounder, which waives federal measures in lieu of conservationally equivalent state measures. The summer flounder fishery is managed cooperatively under the provisions of the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea […]

If you are fishing in federal waters for one of the species listed below and you are carrying passengers for hire, you must have a valid Greater Atlantic Region Vessel Charter/Party Permit. Summer Flounder, Black Sea Bass, Scup, Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Golden/Blueline Tilefish (North of the North Carolina/Virginia border) Bluefish Chub Mackerel (North of […]

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) hosted a two-day event at the United Nations, 25-26 June 2019, focused on inspiring, educating and connecting business leaders to promote sustainable business practices. EASTVILLE, VIRGINIA – Sara Baldwin had the privilege of attending the International Entrepreneurial Summit at the UN on June 25 and 26, 2019. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a […]

The Cape Charles Town Council has approved this year’s fiscal year budget to the tune of over $7,903,698.00. Of that almost $8 million, only $20k is allotted for beach replenishment. Given the amount of erosion and the loss of at least 60% of the beach in some areas, it seems that the beach is no […]

Cape Charles, 300 Mason Avenue, Unit E, June 24th, 2019 – Cape Charles Candy Company is happy to announce our newest fudge flavor, Bourbon Chocolate, using Cape Charles Distillery’s aged Bourbon. We continue to work with local businesses to incorporate the finest local flavors when making homemade fudge. Along with Bourbon Chocolate fudge, Cape Charles […]

Bailey’s Bait & Tackle founded in 1969 by Emmett & Lola Bailey recently celebrated 50 years of business in the Town of Cape Charles. The business started in their home in the 400 block of Mason Avenue and then moved in the 1990s to its present location at 327 Mason Avenue. Owned and operated now […]

Cape Charles, VA (February 28, 2019) – The Town of Cape Charles announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “50 Years of Love” grant fund. “50 Years of Love” is part of VTC’s efforts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers tourism slogan, which […]

The Eastern Shore SPCA is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday (10am-3pm). Stop by and meet Rory, another new resident waiting for her own human to love! About RoryHey, I’m Rory and I’m a really sweet girl! I’m only 5 months old and I’m a husky mix. I’ve already been spayed and have started my vaccines. […]

The new four-minute film by Jim Baugh highlights four never before published dark sky sites ranging from Bortle class 1 – 4. The locations are Magothy Bay, Wachapreague, Cape Charles, and Red Bank. Principle photography began early March and ran through June 21st, 2019. Time lapse film of the Eastern Shore for the locations featured […]

Click – Click – Click!  What’s that sound?  Calling all knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers – anyone who likes to play with fiber!  Let’s start a knitting group for the lower Eastern Shore!  Whether you are a seasoned knitter, an intermediate, a newbie or would like to learn – a knitting group is a place to […]

During last month’s Regular Meeting of the Cape Charles Town Council, Steve Bennett once again brought up the issue of water infiltration at the wastewater plant, which continues to produce more water than wastewater. The real issue is that somehow, stormwater is entering the wastewater treatment collection system. As Bennett has been bringing up for […]