Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
The Coast Guard is establishing a new commercial anchorage ground, Anchorage R, approximately 3 nautical miles (NM) west of Cape Charles, VA, and is increasing the size and relocating the existing quarantine anchorage from there to a more secluded location in the lower Chesapeake Bay, approximately 6 NM southwest of Fishermans Island, VA. Rear Adm. […]
Are you easily annoyed by others while at the Beach? Do you dream about writing tickets to folks who ignore the dog beach rules? Have you ever fantasized about using a taser on an unruly tourist? Do you hate to see other people having fun? Do you just hate other people? If any of these […]
Governor Northam released the following statement, while activating the National Guard in Richmond: “I acknowledge each of the voices crying out for justice and healing across the United States and in our Commonwealth. I affirm the deep concerns from the black community.” “I hear you. I know your pain is real. We have all seen […]
Since May 15 farmers’ markets have been allowed to reopen, according to the governor’s Executive Order. Plans for the Cape Charles market are still being reviewed by the town, and are currently on hold. Recreation Director Jen Lewis told the Mirror, ” With all going on it is on hold. The application process was severely […]
The Southern Gateway Welcome Center is opened on June 1st, and is now greeting travelers. Welcome Center Hours of Operation, Phase I – Thursday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday-Wednesday Staff safety and the safety of the traveling public will remain of the most utmost importance and is a pivotal part of the plan. […]
It’s time to sign up for the Eastern Shore Cost- Share Program Fiscal Year 2021 Sign Up Period starts July 15, 2020 and ends August 17, 2020. A 2nd sign-up period will be announced if additional cost share funds are available. Nutrient Management Plans: A nutrient management plan details the most efficient use of fertilizer […]
The Eastern Shore SWCD’s local Dominion Energy Envirothon competition was held on March 12, 2020, at the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo. A total of six teams competed, representing Northampton High School, Chincoteague High School, and Broadwater Academy. Held annually, the Envirothon tests students on their knowledge of wildlife, forestry, aquatics, soil science, a special […]
337AD: Death of Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity. He aggressively set about un-doing the persecutions carried out by his predecessor, Diocletian. In particular, he issued the Edict of Milan in 313, declaring religious tolerance throughout the Empire as the law of the land. He also rebuilt the ancient Turkish city of Byzantium, […]
Karen Gay is the Eastern Shore of Virginia Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader. Consider joining our ESVA Weston A Price Foundation Chapter Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/esvawapf/. For more information contact Karen at karengreergay@gmail.com. All are welcome! Are you ready to hop onto the COVID-19 vaccine bandwagon? If so, you’ll need to read this article to […]
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Ag folks can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. Applications will be accepted through August 28, 2020. The application form and a payment calculator is available on farmers.gov/cfap. And we have a call center (877-508-8364) set up to help you […]
It was amazing to watch looters destroy American businesses when they aren’t even infectious disease experts. Turns out rioting was the cure for coronavirus this whole time. Who knew? The riot in Minneapolis began when a group of 50 or 60 people attempted to loot a Target store in the Midway neighborhood. When police arrived, […]
World Health Organization says asymptomatic people shouldn’t wear masks. “WHO only recommends the use of a mask in specific cases. If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, you should wear a mask and seek medical care. If you do not have these symptoms, you do not have to wear masks because there is no evidence that […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci now says that a second wave of COVID-19 may not even happen and that wearing a mask is largely symbolic at this point. In a Wednesday interview with CNN’s “Newsroom,” Fauci said that a second COVID-19 wave is not necessarily inevitable. “We often talk about the the possibility of a second wave, or of […]
The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits was 2.1 million last week, the lowest number since the coronavirus crisis began. The number of continuing jobless claims fell by 3.86 million. Numbers indicate many Americans are going back to work. In 33 states, 7.8 million people are receiving benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance […]
Companies are defaulting on their loans and filing for bankruptcy in what is expected to be a record wave of insolvencies and defaults. Interventions from the Fed and Congress and excitement about the removal of lockdown orders have boosted equity and debt markets, the real economy is quietly collapsing. So far this month, 27 firms […]
Sky News in the UK has reported that a gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant at Meerut Medical College in Delhi, India and escaped with coronavirus blood test samples. A monkey was later spotted in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits, the Times of India reported. The highly intelligent, red-faced rhesus […]
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) — Doctors at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek say they have seen more deaths by suicide during this quarantine period than deaths from the virus. “The numbers are unprecedented,” said Dr. Michael deBoisblanc, referring to the spike in suicides. “We’ve never seen numbers like this, in such a short […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Congresswoman Luria joined her Democratic colleagues of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation in urging House and Senate Leadership to provide the funding necessary to maintain postal service during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Families, small businesses, and nonprofits across the Commonwealth rely on the postal service, especially during this public health emergency and economic crisis,” said Congresswoman […]
An Oxford University vaccine trial has only a 50 percent chance of success because coronavirus is fading so rapidly in Britain, a project co-leader has warned. The warning comes as new data reveals that there are now 224 vaccines in development around the world – almost double the total of just a month ago. Professor […]
“We are at the beginning of a period of sacrifice. This s a difficult and unprecedented time… I have faith in you as Virginians…We need to take this seriously and act responsibly. We will get through this together.” – Ralph Northam The order went into effect immediately. All public beaches were closed “for all activity, […]
While the sand and surf at the Virginia Beach oceanfront have been given the green light to partially open, the beach at Cape Charles remains closed. Supposedly, VB has provided some sort of policing policy that seemed to satisfy the governor. The Mirror attempted to contact Mayor Smitty Dize about whether he or the alleged […]
It’s still ugly and stupid here in Cape Charles. Our take on the election results: None of it matters. Everything is about power and winning and these incels will abandon all their principles and values while acting virtuously in the race to the bottom. Filed under WGAF. In Cape Charles the warm bodies added to […]
This letter was sent anonymously to the Mirror. It echoes so of the reason people have left Cape Charles, and why others refuse to shop there. We don’t mean to single out the business in question here, but it seems like a legit teachable moment for everyone in this town, and on the Shore in […]
Granville Hogg submitted this letter regarding issued with Eastern Shore Rail and Trail Study, which is reviewing the proposed use of the railroad for a bike trail. In these times when public meetings and input are somewhat of a challenge, getting comments from the public is limited. I hope the article in the Eastern Shore […]
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says the sand along Virginia Beach can open to the public again on Friday. Monday afternoon, Northam rolled out the Virginia Beach Access plan during a COVID-19 briefing. The plan will deploy 150 ambassadors to monitor people on the sand and make sure they are keeping their […]
This piece was sent over the transom by a reader. “I got my Masters in Microbiology at Cornell. Does that qualify? Stupid. Masks are not designed to stop virions as they are microscopic. Guess what we never wore at the Virology Lab at Columbia-Presbyterian? Masks. Why not? Useless for viral protection.” — Kevin Richards Dr. […]
ONANCOCK, Virginia – Inspired by a New York City floral designer who does “Flower Flash” installations around the city, the Shore’s own Garden Club of the Eastern Shore of Virginia found a way to express their gratitude for and support of the patients and essential workers of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. The Club’s floral arrangement in […]
Eighth Annual Grant Program Supports Sustainable Farming Projects that Keep Communities Fed, Healthy and Functioning SAN FRANCISCO (May 13, 2020) – During COVID-19, small, independent farms have shown once again how essential they are to local communities. To support these farmers, The FruitGuys Community Fund, a nonprofit led by fruit delivery pioneers The FruitGuys, today announced the 15 small farms chosen as its 2020 grantees. Seafield Farm in Cape Charles was one of the farms chosen. Grants […]
A soil test is more than a report card – it’s an opportunity to look at real data and science to see where you’re hitting your goals and which areas may need improvement. Consider your test results the best tool to teach you how to feed our soil so it feeds your crops in the […]
Virginia Beach, VA – On Friday, May 15th, House Democrats passed Pelosi’s HEROES Act (HR 6800), which outlines almost $3 trillion more in federal spending. Proposed in the name of COVID aid, the bill’s true impact is beyond the scope of consequences resulting from the pandemic. In reality, it is an attempt by Democrats to use this pandemic […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria and her colleagues in the bipartisan For Country Caucus urged Congressional leaders to focus on commonsense, consensus building solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic. For Country Caucus consists of principled, military veteran members of Congress committed to working in a nonpartisan way to create a more productive government. “Congress has […]
What is the true infection fatality rate of COVID-19, broken down by age and health status? This is a simple question for which the CDC should have a clear answer by now, accompanied by a readable chart – a chart showing everyone’s demographic risk assessment so that we can better target our infection mitigation efforts. […]
More than 600 doctors from around the country signed onto a letter Tuesday urging President Donald Trump to end lockdowns in America, describing the widespread lockdown orders as a “mass casualty incident” and warning of “exponentially growing health consequences.” The doctors describe several of the unintended negative consequences of the shutdown orders, which include patients missing check-ups […]
(DISRN) Washington epidemiologists have admitted that multiple victims of gunshot wounds who had also been diagnosed with coronavirus have been counted as COVID-19 deaths, although they say deaths from the virus are still likely being undercounted in the state. Epidemiologists with the Washington State Department of Health said that the “number of nuances” in coronavirus […]
Karen Gay is the Eastern Shore of Virginia Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader. Consider joining our ESVA Weston A Price Foundation Chapter Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/esvawapf/. For more information contact Karen at karengreergay@gmail.com. All are welcome! Anyone here go to Woodstock? I remember when it was happening, but I sure don’t remember that there was […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror by Hazel Bland Thomas I have many relatives and friends who live in Cape Charles and Northampton County, so I have become very concerned about them since I could not determine who is charged with leading the public information campaign regarding the status of Covid-19 in their community. I am […]
