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🌱 Cape Charles man among several defendants sentenced in Northampton Circuit Court
Cape Charles, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Cape Charles! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Cape Charles man among several defendants sentenced in Northampton Circuit Court
- Why Cape Charles is called Virginia’s most peaceful hidden beach town
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three criminal cases heard in Northampton Court Monday (shoredailynews.com) — Recent Northampton Circuit Court hearings included sentencing of a Cape Charles resident for a third DUI offense and another case tied to a June 2025 incident in the Cape Charles area. Several other defendants from Exmore, Accomac, and beyond were sentenced or had hearings on assault, eluding police, property destruction, fraud, and drug possession. Outcomes included suspended time, probation, restitution, and future sentencing dates. 
• 11 Virginia Locations That Still Feel Undiscovered Despite Being On The Map (myfamilytravels.com) — Cape Charles is highlighted here as a quiet, historic beach town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with walkable Victorian neighborhoods, a family-friendly public beach, and a laid-back farmers market. The piece also notes nearby Kiptopeke State Park for birding and kayaking, plus small-town shops and restaurants that keep their original character. It’s framed as an under-the-radar escape compared with busier Virginia destinations.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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EDA Transaction Committee Meeting "CANCELLED" →
Hampton, VA Calendar, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton
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EDA Transaction Committee Meeting →
Hampton, VA Calendar, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton
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Toddler Tales at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson) →
Poquoson Public Library, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
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Special Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees →
Mathews County, VA Calendar, 251 Main Street, Mathews
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STEAM: Wonderful World of Worms at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson) →
Poquoson Public Library, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
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Mathews Blue Devils vs Middlesex →
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews
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Kids First - Court mandated 4-hour class - Wednesday →
Hampton, VA Calendar
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Level Up Your Dad Game →
Hampton, VA Calendar, Mallory Elementary School (Playgroup Room) 331 Big Bethel Road, Hampton
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Mathews Blue Devils vs King and Queen Central →
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting →
Poquoson, VA Calendar
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Childbirth - Let's Get Ready! →
Hampton, VA Calendar, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Meeting Room 1 3000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton
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Wetlands Zoning Board Meeting →
Mathews County, VA Calendar, 17 Church Street, Mathews
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NVE Pharmaceuticals posted a job opening for Dining Room / Floor Manager in Cape Charles. Apply here.
- Live Nation Entertainment posted a job opening for Cleaning Clerk Production (VB Amphitheater) in Virginia Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Charles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poquoson
- Poquoson officer arrested for holding two at gunpoint following crash (13newsnow.com)
Hampton
- Traffic to be impacted by Hampton University commencement at Coliseum Friday (13newsnow.com)
- Scholarships, spotlights, and big dreams: Hampton Roads seniors celebrate College Commitment Day (13newsnow.com)
- Drive Safe Hampton Roads offers $15 Lyft rides for safe travel on Cinco de Mayo (wtkr.com)
Ok Cape Charles! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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