Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
Team Expands with New Onley-Based Caseworker; Office Opens Monday WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this week added an Eastern Shore caseworker to her team and will open a new office in Onley on Monday, March 25. Starting next week, Congresswoman Luria will have offices in Washington, Virginia Beach, and Onley. The caseworker at the Onley office […]
KIPTOPEKE, Va. (WAVY) — A tractor-trailer flipped on its side Friday night as high winds hit the Chesapeake-Bay Bridge Tunnel and surrounding areas. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. when winds were in the low 30s in miles per hour, but the gusts later increased to up to 77 mph, according to Tom Anderson, the Deputy […]
FUJIFILM WAKO CHEMICALS USA CORPORATION is hiring for Laboratory Technicians with a start date of June. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.Reliable transportation is a must. Apply in person at 301 Patrick Henry Avenue Cape Charles Va. 23320 or […]
In February, Recreation Director Jen Lewis worked with Northampton High School and Cape Charles Christian Academy to have students assist in planting beach grass. Plans and a worklist for the Blessing of the Fleet has been put together for that upcoming event in April. Vendor forms are being collected for the 4th of July vendor […]
Cape Charles Code Enforcement has issued 26 permits this year so far. Total construction for February totaled $405,139, bringing total construction this year to $4,692,720. 5 Permit fees were collected this month for $17,191.93 bringing the yearly total to $118,251.82. Connection & Facility Fees this month: $12,350 Connection & Facility Fees this year: $61,750. The […]
Public Works has been busy planning and preparing for the upcoming season. Works continued library second-floor renovations and held a pre-bid meeting for library exterior repairs. Cleaning work continued on the East Well site. A new playground fence is planned; an Invitation for Bids went out last month. The town also received bids for tennis […]
It was a busy February for the Cape Charles Memorial Library. There were four Youth Programs, for Toddler Storytime events, and four Preschool Storytimes. The Lego Club also held 4 programs. Garden Knitters and Life of Frances B. Latimer held one program each. Staff visited Kiptopeke Library, and was involved with KES Poetry with 5th […]
Here is the February 2018 statistics regarding law enforcement activities for the Cape Charles Police Department. There were only 47 calls for service overall, with no felony or misdemeanor arrests. The CCPD issued 2 traffic summons, 2 tickets and 8 warnings. There were 32 building checks. The CCPD also responded to 3 calls with the […]
The Eastern Shore Comicon is a family-friendly convention in Cheriton, Virginia for geeks of all ages. Our interests include sci-fi, comics, gaming, fantasy, zombies, and superheroes. The convention is also a fundraiser for the Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company. Contact us at contact (at) easternshorecomicon (dot) com and follow us on Facebook. Location Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company21334 South Bayside Rd.Cheriton, VA 23316 […]
The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. If you are trying this diet but still love pizza, Gerry’s Ristorante now has […]
The SPCA Eastern Shore Virginia and The Salty Stitchers are working together to help adoptable dogs find forever homes. The Stitchers teach kids after school how to sew. One project is making costumes for the four or five dogs the SPCA will bring to the comicon. Stop by the Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company fire hall […]
At Least $28.5 Million at Stake in Virginia’s Second Congressional District WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria today highlighted new Defense Department data revealing the potential effects of the President’s national emergency declaration on military families and communities in Virginia’s Second Congressional District. According to the new data, the declaration threatens to divert between $28.5 million and $191 […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has again vetoed a bill aimed at preventing so-called “sanctuary cities” in the state. Northam, a Democrat, said he was vetoing the legislation Tuesday because it imposes an unneeded burden on local law enforcement officials and “sends a chilling message.” It was the same statement he issued […]
43 BC: Birth of the Roman poet Ovid. Ovid was born at Sulmo, 90 miles from Rome. Ovid’s father, who was a respected member of the equestrian order, expected Ovid to become a lawyer and official and had him schooled extensively for that purpose. After working in various judicial posts, Ovid made the decision to […]
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Two American service members were killed during an operation in Afghanistan on Friday, the U.S. and NATO forces said, providing no other details on the combat deaths. The fatalities, which bring to four the number of U.S. soldiers killed so far this year in Afghanistan, underscore the difficulties in bringing peace […]
For many of us that walked away from the Democrat Party, away from these people and their garbage values, and being so filled with self righteous, ignorant hatred, there may finally be an answer–lack of sleep and sexual attraction to coffee. Ten years of tweets from Candidate Cory Booker lays out the premise: May 2009 […]
It seems like wearing a MAGA hat in public is becoming as dangerous as wearing Yankee gear to Fenway Park. But why does it trigger such hate, violence, and bigotry? Police arrested Ryan M. Salvagno, 19, of Somerset, N.J., on February 27. Two days earlier, authorities say, he hounded an unidentified 81-year-old man who wore […]
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web. “Cyberspace. A consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts… A graphic representation of data abstracted from banks of every computer in the human system. Unthinkable complexity. Lines of light ranged in the nonspace […]
Town Council held two public hearings this week dealing with properties in and around the harbor. Two bids have been placed for .41 acres, essentially the pad that houses the Shanty. The owners of the Shanty, the Hungry Crab, LLC. originally approached the town with an offer $262k. That offer has since been countered with […]
VDOT announced at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting that Cape Charles will be getting a traffic light at the Food Lion intersection. The safety of that entrance has been the subject of safety concerns for many years. Former Supervisor Granville Hogg has been working this issue for over ten years. The project will start during […]
Last week, the Mirror ran an inquiry in search of a former priest at St. Charles Catholic Church. Within hours of the publication, we recieved a message from Laura Smith, that she had the information we were looking for. Laura submitted this newspaper article: The Mirror forwarded the article to the person who was working […]
Spencer Murray announced at Tuesday’s Regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors that he will not seek re-election in this fall’s election. “I plan to pursue the life I promised myself over 50 years ago when I started to work,” said Murray in a prepared statement. Murray came back to the board during the dramatic […]
The Town’s Historic District Review Board has two vacancies and interviews will be scheduled in early spring. The Historic District Review Board oversees the Town’s Historic District. The local Historic District is an overlay in the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. When reviewing applications, the Historic District Review Board refers to the Historic District Guidelines. The Historic […]
2018 Business, Professional & Occupational License Taxes are due to the Town of Cape Charles by April 16, 2019 based on gross receipts and the tax rate applicable to each business. 2019 Business, Professional & Occupational License Tax forms are available by clicking the appropriate link below or by calling the Finance Department at 757-331-2979 […]
What do Ludacris, Channing Tatum, Guy Fieri, and Cape Charles residents have in common? They all drive golf carts. 2019 GOLF CART DECALS The annual golf cart safety inspections and decals are due for the 2019 season no later than April 15, 2109 for golf carts driven on public roads within the Town of Cape […]
EXMORE: A struggle between corruption and virtue. Slander. Deception. Add hypocrisy and abuse of power and you have Shakespeare’s political tragicomedy, “Measure for Measure”—and you won’t want to miss it. Save the date now: Friday evening, September 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Town of Exmore is presenting a full-length professional production of this classical […]
The Nature Conservancy is seeking applications for a spring/summer Coastal Conservation Technician to assist science and conservation staff with programs at the Virginia Coast Reserve. The 10-week, 35 hour/week position will begin in May/June 2019 and is based on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule. The technician will assist with public outreach about Virginia Coast Reserve […]
Special submission to the Mirror by Joseph Ciccanti. Some places provide an atmosphere that is favorable for a personal retreat. One particular town, Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, gives off that vibe. This area offers a place for people to enjoy the beauty of nature. Such a location also makes people want to plan […]
Owl Walk at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox. Join TNC’s Coastal Science Specialist, Zak Poulton on the evening of Wednesday, March 20th for a vernal twilight stroll among the owls and woodcocks.This outing is free and open to the public, but registration is required, as space is limited. For more information on start time […]
Join us for the launch of the new Birding Eastern Shore website on March 24th at 4:00 p.m., at the Lemon Tree Gallery, 301 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia. Created by Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding and Wildlife Programs, Inc., the Birding Eastern Shore website is designed to make viewing birds and wildlife accessible and […]
(NOAA) The latest assessment results indicate that summer flounder are not overfished and overfishing is not occurring, and that Atlantic striped bass are overfished and overfishing is occurring. The results for summer flounder include the stock component in Atlantic waters from North Carolina to the US/Canada border. The results for Atlantic striped bass apply to the […]
March 20th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company presents another Glorious Dinner. It’s our lucky Corned Beef & Cabbage, served with fresh buttery Florida potatoes & sweet corn, rolls, iced tea or coffee, and a delicious homemade dessert. Adults: $10; wee ones under 12: $4. (hot dogs available)Dine-in with us or get it […]
Special Opinion by Thomy (I am quite content doing very little slowly) from Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Saltwater Virginia, where there is nothing to do and we do it all day long. 1.The Wall Street Journal is read by the people who run the country. 2.The Washington Post is read by people […]
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The body of a man was found in the Chesapeake Bay on Monday afternoon, officials say. Virginia Marine Police said the body was found floating in the bay around noon. The man’s body was brought in right outside Little Creek inlet along Shore Drive in Norfolk, and was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where he was […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Heat, Pressure, Beauty, and Turmoil in the Yellowstone Ecosystem.” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Using still […]
It seems every week, there is another estimate regarding what percentage Natural Gas and renewable energy sources will be providing in energy throughput. You know, via solar panels on every roof, electric cars in every driveway, blah, blah. You know, the renewable energy economy would not only help prevent climate change but also create millions […]
According to a study, blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that’s been polluted by non-Hispanic whites. Note: It is not April 1st, and this not a rehashed National Lampoon article from the 70s. This is an actual report. If you are white, stop being so successful. You’re killing us man! Stop it. Stop it now! […]
