Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
At Thursday’s Regular Meeting, the Town Council granted permission to the Town Manager to wrap-up negotiations and settle the pending lawsuit with Kevcor Inc. The scope is limited to settling within currently budgeted resources, which more than likely means the General Fund. The construction of Cape Charles Multi-Use Trails, basically a fat sidewalk that circles […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria secured a seat on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where she will bring an experienced military voice and perspective to security issues facing our nation. “As a 20-year Navy veteran, I am honored to join the House Committee on Homeland Security,” said Congresswoman Luria. “Especially in light […]
Over the next few weeks, the Public Works Department will be picking up discarded live Christmas trees. Please remove all ornaments, lights, garland, etc. and place the trees on the curb for pick up. The trees will be composted or chipped for mulch. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works Manager John Lockwood […]
(Accomac, Va.) – Beginning Wednesday, January 13, the Virginia Department of Health’s Eastern Shore Health District (ESHD), in partnership with Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (ESRHS) and Riverside Medical Group (Riverside), will begin to provide COVID-19 vaccines to additional groups of recipients identified as “Phase 1b.” These include police, fire and hazmat response personnel, […]
Over the next few weeks, the Public Works Department will be picking up discarded live Christmas trees. Please remove all ornaments, lights, garland, etc. and place the trees on the curb for pick up. The trees will be composted or chipped for mulch. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works Manager John Lockwood […]
The Town currently has a vacancy on the Historic District Review Board. If you are a citizen of the Town of Cape Charles and are interested in serving on the Historic District Review Board or any of the town’s boards, please complete the Application for Boards and Commission and return it to Town Clerk Libby […]
In this episode we look at Joe Biden’s first week, the military in DC, covid vaccine, and the attack on women’s sports.
On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 13 intrepid Cape Charles Yacht Club members braved the cool but sunny weather to clean up the roads around the harbor. 16 bags of trash were collected in the newly extended area for the road clean-up, which includes Old Cape Charles Road from Mason Avenue to Cassatt Parkway, Bayshore Road […]
The dead of winter is upon us. As the town has changed over the years, there are many out-of-town property owners who use their Cape Charles houses as second homes. With the freezing temperatures during the winter months, the chance of frozen and broken pipes can be a serious problem. If you do have a […]
The Barrier Island Center will be hosting a Songbird Carving Class (3 Days) with Instructor PG Ross. The class is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 7, and 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $125 per person (ages 16 and up). Join local carver PG Ross and learn the basics of carving while making a […]
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission invites you to order take-out (and if you feel comfortable, dine in) once a week from February 1st through the 27th for a chance to win a $100 gift card to any local restaurant. Pick-up your order, plate it at home, or bring it to your favorite stargazing spot for […]
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1265: Convening in Westminster of the first English “Commons” Parliament, consisting of representatives from the boroughs who had no formal Royal authorization. The gathering lasted only through mid-February, but it established the legitimacy of a representative assembly as a viable and correct form of government. The expansion of governance in the Westminster Parliament began the process of transforming the […]
Not sure if this is part of the new administration’s attempt at normalizing international relations, but a convoy of 40 trucks and armor vehicles is reported to have entered Syria from Iraq. A large US military convoy entered northeastern Syria on Thursday, Syrian state news agency SANA reports, citing sources on the ground. According to the report, the […]
NOAA Press Release – The U.S. fishing and seafood sector generated more than $200 billion in annual sales and supported 1.7 million jobs in recent years. It experienced broad declines in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis, according to a new NOAA Fisheries analysis released today. While losses vary by sector, by region […]
The Fisheries Integrated Modeling System is a next-generation framework of stock assessment models, assisting fishery managers with the goal of achieving sustainable fisheries. This system, when completed in a few years, offers the NOAA Fisheries and global fisheries science communities an advanced set of stock assessment models. These tools can be used separately or in […]
The closure of 5.1 gigawatts of nuclear capacity slated for closure this year. Those nuclear plants play a critical role in reducing emissions from the electricity sector. The three power plants slated for closure produce about the same amount of electricity as all of the solar capacity in California. They also provide thousands of high-paid […]
Do you wonder why the media and economic elites champion COVID lockdowns? This Morning Consult chart showing that people with graduate degrees and those >$100k income are doing *better* under lockdowns, while everyone else does worse helps clarify.
Chuck Schumer: “Senators will have to decide if they believe Donald John Trump incited the erection.” Anderson Cooper of CNN agrees:
Dante Barksdale, an anti-gun violence activist who worked as the director of Baltimore’s Safe Streets program, is dead after being shot in the head. According to a Monday report from the New York Post, Barksdale was visiting a local public housing project when an as-yet unidentified gunman opened fire and struck him in the head. Barksdale, […]
Everybody enjoying all the unity yet? On Thursday, conservative rocker/rapper Kid Rock tweeted, “Just to be clear and follow up … THESE FAR LEFT SOCIALIST LIBERALS AND MEDIA CAN DE-PROGRAM DEEZ NUTZ!! Everyone else, have a great weekend! —Kid Rock.” He also shared a meme with the tweet featuring a photo of himself on a jaunty […]
Amazon offered the Biden administration vaccine distribution assistance with its vast trove of nationwide resources moments after President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday. Amazon, the company said, was “ready to assist” with the new president’s goal to vaccinate 100 million Americans in the first 100 days of the new administration. “We are […]
There was a large increase in 2020 for deaths at home among ages 15-44. And it wasn’t COVID. It suggests staying home didn’t save lives. Huge rises in every age group except the youngest. Not attributable to COVID. Even considering the yearly rises in deaths at home, this year is at least 150K+ what we’d […]
Find out which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in. While the vaccine supply is limited, COVID-19 vaccine will be offered in phases. People who are more likely to have severe COVID-19 illness and workers that are essential to the functioning of society will be offered the vaccine in the earlier phases. The Virginia […]
This year marks the 31st annual Northampton County Community Unity Day, a celebration of the life and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is supported by Northampton Public Schools, Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, and the Northampton and Accomack Branches of the NAACP. The purpose is to bring the community together in fellowship […]
Tuesday night, the Northampton Board of Supervisors, voted to remove the Confederate Statue from the County Green. The monument has been in place for over 100 years. Oliver Bennett said he would not compromise on the removal. He stated that the presence of the statue glorified the inhumane treatment of African-Americans. The most unstable comment […]
Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 units. The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. Sickle cell […]
The Neuter Scooter, a mobile surgical clinic from the Virginia Beach SPCA visits the Shore once a month. It is important to spay/neuter your pets, and the Neuter Scooter is convenient and affordable way to get that done.
Last week we noticed by reviewing web stats that the Mirror has published its 5000th article. We were never sure we would ever get this far. We would like to thank all the folks that submitted press releases, stories and opinion pieces over the years. A big chunk of the 5000 came from you all […]
Yes, we changed the name from Rant and Rave to Bread and Circus…it just seems more appropriate. This week we look at the military lockdown of the Nation’s Capitol, as well more Covid non-sense….
Hi, I’m Vickie and I’m a pretty sweet girl. I’m fairly small, weighing only 7 lbs, and am fully grown at around 3 years old. I took some time adjusting to this new place and stayed hidden for a few days, but am out and doing well now.I have been spayed and am up to […]
The following letter was sent to Spencer Morgan, Accomack County Commonwealth’s Attorney by local citizen Charles Landis. Landis has been accused by Ralph Northam’s Jay C. Ford of making seditious comments. You have publicly endorsed a charge by Mr. Jay C. Ford that I have published “seditious” comments/opinions on social media. And, further, that I should be […]
It’s amazing how fast the government can “build the wall” when they want to. Fear that American People might come to DC for Biden’s inauguration has led the government to bring in over 20,000 National Guard troops to guard the Capitol. So, DC builds a wall to protect the elites from the people. Question: If […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection following the attack on the Capitol last week. Prior to this vote, Congresswoman Luria spoke on the House floor to urge her colleagues to join her in holding the President accountable. “President Trump is responsible for the insurrection […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror submitted by Paul Plante So, the anarchy at the capitol is over, mass arrests are taking place, the House of Representatives under Nancy Pelosi is demanding the the vice president remove the president and install himself in his place, and the nation is split even further than it was back […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror by Charles Landis Those wo believe Biden was legitimately elected, choose to ignore the widespread violation of Article 2 Sec 1 of Constitution which mandates that state legislatures are the sole authority on election process. They simply say there was no fraud and ignore the indisputable Constitutional issue. During the […]
Reader submitted content from Patriot Medical Devices. At the start of the pandemic, there were mixed messages on whether or not the public should be wearing face masks. This left many wondering if face masks work and why they should bother wearing one. The good news is, they do help protect us! While the guidelines […]
NOAA – Scientists use data from buoys and satellites to track water temperature and salinity levels in the Chesapeake Bay. Changes in water temperature and salinity affect the fish, crabs, and other species that live in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists analyze the data to determine whether those levels were below, near, or above average. Then, […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP)- A dive team plans to use side-scan sonar to search for a Maryland man whose truck drove off the Chesapeake Bay Bride-Tunnel in Virginia. The Charles County Dive Rescue team from Maryland will employ the technology on Friday and Saturday. Erik Mezick, 47, of Fruitland, Md., was driving a truck owned […]
