Cape Charles Mirror

12/21/2025

Mobile “Neuter Scooter” clinic announces 2026 schedule

A mobile spay-and-neuter clinic known as the “Neuter Scooter” will return in 2026 with monthly stops aimed at reducing pet overpopulation and promoting responsible pet ownership. The clinic, which operates out of a specially equipped vehicle, provides low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs. Organizers say the program is designed to make veterinary care more accessible while helping communities address issues related to stray and unwanted animals....

A mobile spay-and-neuter clinic known as the “Neuter Scooter” will return in 2026 with monthly stops aimed at reducing pet overpopulation and promoting responsible pet ownership. The clinic, which …

12/21/2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award Winners

Ten farms honored for their commitment to soil and water conservation. RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025. These awards recognize outstanding agricultural operations across the Commonwealth for their leadership in soil and water conservation. These distinguished farms represent each of Virginia’s major river basins....

Ten farms honored for their commitment to soil and water conservation. RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award…

12/21/2025

History Notes this week of Dec 14

1287: A d**e ruptures on the North Sea approaches near Texel, creating a flood that completely submerges the marshes and lakes of the north-central Netherlands. Friesland province is particularly hard hit, with scores of towns and cities demolished, and over 50,000 deaths punctuating the dramatic destruction. The inundation is so vast that an entirely new body of water takes shape, the Zuiderzee, that itself shapes the spectacular growth of Amsterdam, formerly a small inland town on a bend in the Amstel River. ...

12/21/2025

Atlantic Sea Scallop Dredge Survey Enters 4th Decade

The Atlantic Sea Scallop Dredge Survey, a cornerstone of fisheries science and management along the U.S. East Coast, marked more than four decades of research in 2024, underscoring its role in supporting one of the region’s most valuable commercial fisheries. First launched in 1979, the survey has evolved from a government-led effort into a collaborative partnership between marine scientists and the scallop fishing industry....

12/21/2025

New Brocks Gap Natural Area Preserve protects rare forest

RICHMOND, Va. – A mature stand of northern white cedar trees along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, Virginia’s largest remaining example of this globally rare forest, is now protected as part of Brocks Gap Natural Area Preserve. The state’s 69th natural area preserve is located west of Broadway in Rockingham County. Most of the preserve’s total 214.8 acres is owned by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; 34.3 acres remains privately owned and is protected by an open space easement and deed of dedication....

12/21/2025

Virginia ranks among the more stressed states

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia ranks among the more stressed states in the nation, according to new research released by iSelect, a health insurance comparison service that analyzed survey responses and national data sets to measure stress levels across the country. The study examined survey data from Americans alongside 28 national data sets, ranking each state from 1, the most stressed, to 50, the least stressed, based on several major stress categories....

12/21/2025

Still Time to apply for Atlantic Union Bank Paid Internship Grants for Community-Based Organizations

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 18, 2025 – Applications are open for Atlantic Union Bank’s 2026 Future Community Impact Maker Grant program. Sixty grants of $4,000 each will be awarded across the bank’s service area for a total community investment of $240,000. This year, an additional 10 grants were added to the program. The deadline to apply is Jan. 30, 2026. “Summer internships play a vital role in helping students build essential skills and begin shaping their professional paths,” said Nathalia Artus, Head of Community Impact at Atlantic Union Bank....

12/21/2025

Slow Zone for Right Whales Through Dec 28

A voluntary right whale “Slow Zone” area is in effect off the Outer Banks through Dec. 28. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries on Wednesday announced a new "Right Whale Slow Zone" east of the Outer Banks of North Carolina in a press release. On Dec. 13, the CMARI NC aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales east of Outer Banks, according to the release....

12/21/2025

New Municipal Building Plans Move Forward

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Plans for a new municipal building at the corner of Randolph Avenue and Fig Street are moving forward, with site plan drawings now completed and under review, town officials said. The site plan for the proposed building was prepared by HBA/MSA and has been submitted for review to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the town’s zoning administrator....

12/21/2025

Cape Charles Evaluates Workforce Housing Proposals

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Town of Cape Charles is continuing its evaluation of proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals aimed at developing workforce housing on town-owned land between Cassatt Parkway and Old Cape Charles Road. The RFP was issued on Aug. 21, 2025, seeking plans for workforce housing that would serve households earning between 60% and 110% of the area median income....

12/21/2025

Cape Charles Moves Closer to Restroom Location

CAPE CHARLES, Va. (AP) — The Cape Charles Town Council is moving closer to selecting a permanent location for downtown public restrooms, after being briefed on three potential options and agreeing in principle on basic terms. Town staff presented council members with three alternatives: constructing town-owned restrooms on leased land, leasing space at 11 Peach Street, or leasing space at 7 Strawberry Street....

12/21/2025

Updates on Cape Charles Embezzlement Scandal

After the Mirror published last week's article on the Cape Charles embezzlement scandal, Town Manager Rick Keuroglian responded, "I respectfully disagree with that characterization. Since this matter came to light, the Town has taken concrete, documented actions to strengthen oversight and accountability, including: Cancelling the previous credit card contract due to insufficient fraud detection safeguards Transitioning to a provider with higher security standards…...

After the Mirror published last week’s article on the Cape Charles embezzlement scandal, Town Manager Rick Keuroglian responded, “I respectfully disagree with that characterization. Sin…