Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Cape Charles’ Zoning Compliance Officer has issued Demolition by Neglect Notices of Violation to several property owners, setting a deadline of July 15, 2024, for plans of correction. The notices, mailed on June 17, 2024, aim to address deteriorating conditions in the town. At the 7/18/2024 Town Council Regular Meeting, Zoning […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Wetlands and Dune Board has approved several Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC). The permits, which were granted without the need for a public hearing, include five for walkovers or boardwalks and one for a dock. Approved Permit Applications: Although the Wetlands Board […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Town Council is set to revise Chapter 30 of the Town Code, which governs the operation of the former municipally owned water and wastewater systems, following the sale of these systems to Virginia American Water (VAW). As a note, Councilman Steve Bennett added a sentence to the ordinance […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Town Council has approved a request from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Veber, full-time residents of 507 Tazewell Avenue, for a designated handicap parking space in front of their residence. The request, dated June 6, 2024, was made to accommodate Mr. Veber, who has mobility challenges and can only […]
Statement from Jeannette Edwards, CEO, of Eastern Shore Rural Health Services regarding NP Lucas Fussell. Tuesday afternoon, the FBI informed me that a nurse practitioner employed by Eastern ShoreRural Health Services, Lucas Fussell, was arrested earlier that day on criminal charges ofdistribution of child pornography and taken into custody. We have dismissed Mr. Fussell, and […]
Washington, D.C. — Lucas Allen Fussell, a 42-year-old nurse practitioner from Onley, was denied bond late Friday in U.S. District Court after being arrested on charges of distributing child pornography. Fussell, who was employed by Eastern Shore Rural Health Services, was taken into custody earlier that day. Federal prosecutor Paul V. Courtney argued that Fussell […]
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This is the outcome of a new study by FishingBooker, the leading site for booking fishing trips in the US. The study ranked the top fishing spots in each state based on 6 criteria derived from FishingBooker’s internal data, gathered from over one hundred thousand fishing trips in the past year. In Virginia, Chincoteague ended […]
NANTUCKET, Mass. — Damaged turbine blades from the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project have broken apart and fallen into the ocean, resulting in the closure of all south-facing Nantucket beaches. The incident occurred on Saturday, sending dangerous debris ashore and putting beachgoers at risk. Vineyard Wind is now scrambling to control the fallout. The Vineyard […]
WELLFLEET, Mass. — As many as 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded Friday on Cape Cod and at least 10 died, prompting an intensive rescue effort, according to an animal rescue organization. The International Fund for Animal Welfare confirmed it was assisting the dolphins stuck at The Gut — or Great Island — in Wellfleet, […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. This includes four projects in Hawaiʻi. This year, increased funds were available because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, […]
64AD: The Great Fire of Rome; beginning in the residential area near the Circus Maximus, the fire becomes a firestorm that burns for five days before coming under control, then reignites and burns for four more days. 2/3 of the city is consumed by the flames. Emperor Nero, away at a summer palace when the fire starts, is […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released a statement following an announcement by Paul Crews, the Network Director of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, VISN 6, to reassign the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Director Dr. Taquisa K. Simmons to the VHA Office of Social Work Services. “Today’s announcement […]
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Kiggans formally requested Dr. Taquisa Simmons, the executive director of the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), to examine and take action on recent care denials of over 25 patients. Congresswoman Kiggans met with Dr. Simmons and her staff in April to raise concerns surrounding access to chiropractic care for veterans at […]
Thomas Matthew Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, managed to scale a building and access its roof, which offered a direct sightline to former President Donald Trump, speaking less than 150 yards away at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. It was by chance that Trump, deviating from his teleprompter, turned his head […]
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. is an American cybersecurity technology company based in Austin, Texas. It provides cloud workload protection and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services – Wikipedia. On July 19, 2024 at 04:09 UTC, as part of ongoing operations, CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems. Sensor configuration updates are an […]
On January 6th 2021, the FBI’s Washington Field Office described a discovery of a “viable” explosive device, a situation “that could have seriously injured or killed” the incoming vice president. Julie Kelly expands on Harris’s close encounter in an earlier report. That afternoon, two alleged improvised explosive devices were found near the Capitol: the first outside the Republican […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a revelation that has sparked intrigue and curiosity across the nation, classified documents pertaining to a top-secret government initiative known as Project Starlight have been declassified. The project, aimed at investigating unidentified flying objects (UFOs), has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The documents, released by the National Archives under the […]
During an election year, it is nearly impossible not to draw parallels between human behavior and the role of non-player characters (NPCs) in video games. Just as NPCs follow predefined routines and scripts, many people seem to navigate their daily lives on autopilot, adhering to predictable patterns and social scripts. This commentary explores how modern-day […]
In the expansive and immersive realms of modern video games, non-player characters (NPCs) play a pivotal role in shaping the player experience. These digital entities, controlled by the game’s artificial intelligence rather than a human player, populate game worlds with depth, interactivity, and realism. NPCs range from essential quest-givers and companions to background characters that […]
“The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its memory. Destroy its books, its culture, its history. Then have somebody write new books, manufacture a new culture, invent a new history. Before long that nation will begin to forget what it is and what it was… The struggle of man against power is […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The owner of 1 Fig Street has made significant progress in complying with the corrective actions required in last month’s Notice of Violation. The owner has provided the necessary contractual documents, engaging a contractor who will begin work to install a roof, windows, and doors. Katie H. Nunez, Planning Director & […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Wetlands & Coastal Dunes Board will convene on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to review six Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) received from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The applications include requests for five walkovers/boardwalks and one dock at the following locations: While a public hearing is not required by […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. – The Cape Charles Town Manager held another beachfront master planning committee meeting with the town’s consultant, continuing efforts to prepare for a work session with the Town Council on July 25. The Beachfront working group is focused on redesigning the boardwalk area, aiming to enhance the coastal experience for residents and […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. (July 13, 2024) — The Town of Cape Charles is seeking a candidate with proven experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the public sector, to fill the role of Finance Director/Treasurer. This position is crucial for overseeing the town’s financial affairs, requiring the successful candidate to work under deadlines, multi-task, and […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — A request dated June 6, 2024, from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Veber, owners and full-time residents of 507 Tazewell Avenue, seeks assistance in obtaining a designated handicap parking space in front of their residence. Mr. Veber has mobility challenges and can only take a few steps at a time with the […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Town of Cape Charles is fortunate to have a U.S. Coast Guard Station located on its waterfront. Station Cape Charles performs a variety of missions to ensure the safety and security of local and visiting mariners. In appreciation of their service, the Cape Charles Yacht Club (CCYC) has traditionally hosted […]
Northampton County, VA – The coastal community of Oyster Village in Northampton County, Virginia, is taking significant steps to combat the impacts of rising sea levels and recurrent flooding. With a population of approximately 125 permanent residents, this small town, known for its rich maritime history, is now the focus of a comprehensive adaptation and […]
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The Academy for Lifetime Learning is pleased to announce the award of three $2000 scholarships to outstanding local 2024 high school graduates. The scholarship checks were presented at the Academy’s annual meeting at the Historic Onancock School. The Betty Ross Nursing Scholarship, named after the founder of the Academy, was awarded to Arcadia High School […]
CHARLES CITY, Va. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently marked the completion of the first living shoreline project funded by a Virginia agriculture cost-share program. The Berkeley Plantation Living Shoreline project now protects over 1,500 feet of agricultural shoreline while enhancing water quality in the James River. The three-year collaborative effort combined expertise and financial resources […]
GLOUCESTER POINT, Va. — Marshes and living shorelines in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula region generate more than $6.4 million in economic value from recreational fishing, a figure more than three and a half times greater than the value associated with hardened shorelines, according to a study by William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). […]
The VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management offers annual workshops for Virginia’s tidal shoreline management community. The 2024 event will be a Zoom webinar on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 10:00am – 12:00pm EST. New community engagement applications and calculators will be introduced to facilitate sustainable shoreline practices and voluntary wetland restoration. Annual updates from Virginia’s tidal shoreline programs and […]
The DOF Riparian Forests for Landowners (RFFL) program provides flexible, no-cost riparian forest buffer installation and one year of maintenance to landowners. The program is being implemented by DOF and partner organizations in a unique watershed-based partnership. Funding is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act through the USDA Forest Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s […]
RICHMOND, Va. – More than 200 acres of ecologically significant upland forest and forested wetlands along Accokeek Creek in Stafford County have been added to Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve, ensuring their protection for biodiversity conservation. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation recently acquired a 228-acre Accokeek Bottomlands parcel, which is adjacent to another freshwater […]
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. 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 15,000 men of the First Crusade […]
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congresswoman Kiggans urged House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to hold a vote on legislation that would ban Members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks. She joined Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02), as well as 17 other Members in writing to House leadership, calling […]
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congresswoman Kiggans released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The legislation, which passed by a vote of 221-198, aims to preserve the integrity of America’s election system. “I’ve heard from countless Virginians who are concerned about the integrity of our elections, especially […]
Quick Highlights of Agenda 47 – First up, ending homelessness in veterans, which will be taking the funding away from the housing for the immigrants that are coming in illegally over our border and putting that funding into housing for our homeless veterans – Also giving funding to the VA. – Ending the war in […]
The following is from Ben Shapiro’s Congressional Testimony. “We’re in the midst of a trust crisis in the world of media, which is because so many in the legacy media have lied in order to preserve left-leaning narratives. To take just the most recent example, we were told by the legacy media that President Biden […]
Cape Charles, VA – Kristina Anne Designs, a luxury kitchen design firm inspired by the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, is opening a business in Cape Charles. Led by Virginia Tech graduate and National Kitchen & Bath Association member Kristina Schmidt, the firm draws on a deep appreciation for historical architecture and culinary arts […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Town Manager is working with staff to develop draft ordinances for short-term rentals (STRs). This process involves translating concepts from a recent Council work session into practical and structurally sound code provisions. In addition to drafting these ordinances, the Town Manager and staff are exploring various parking solutions […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Police Department has released its activity report for June, detailing a range of enforcement and community activities. During June, Cape Charles police responded to 110 calls for service within the town and assisted with six calls outside the area. The department made zero felony arrests and four misdemeanor […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Progress has been made regarding the demolition by neglect status at 1 Fig Street. The property owner has submitted a letter and a copy of a contract for architectural services aimed at roofing and enclosing the structure, including doors, windows, and walls. Code Official Jeb Brady engaged in a discussion with […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Code Official has released an update on the department’s activities over the past month, highlighting a range of inspections, permits, and planning reviews. According to the report, the Code Official performed a total of 34 inspections and issued 22 permits. Additionally, one rental inspection application was processed, and […]
CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Cape Charles Wetlands & Coastal Dunes Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to review six Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) recently received from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The applications include five requests for walkover/boardwalks and one for a dock. The specific locations for these applications are […]
Machipongo, July 1 – Northampton County Public Schools has taken a significant step forward in supporting elementary families by submitting two applications for the 21st Community Learning Center Grant Award. This award, upon funding, will provide an after-school enrichment program for K-6 students at Occohannock Elementary and Kiptopeke Elementary. In partnership with the YMCA of South […]
EASTERN SHORE, Va. — The Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center will host a lecture titled “Inborn Strength II: Revolutionary Women of Northampton County” on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature Shore historian and retired National Archives-Mid Atlantic Region Director Kellee Green Blake. Blake will share early insights into the […]
Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center Hosts Teen Creative Writing Night EASTERN SHORE, Va. (AP) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center will hold its monthly teen creative writing night on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. This month’s session will focus on “Writing with the Senses,” encouraging teens […]
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CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Tensions over the future of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population boiled over last week after Virginia officials voted to lift a prohibition on winter harvesting of the crustaceans for the first time in roughly 15 years. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission’s decision to repeal the ban drew sharp criticism from […]
ONANCOCK, Virginia – Riverside Health’s Martha W. Goodson Center, based in Hampton Roads, is bringing its services to the Eastern Shore. The Center is an innovative and exciting project in healthy aging that connects individuals facing the challenges of aging or caregiving with expert care and support. On August 3, Riverside will host a free summer […]
