Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cape Charles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Meet the 19-year-old Cape Charles captain named Firefighter of the Year

Cape Charles, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Cape Charles! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the 19-year-old Cape Charles captain named Firefighter of the Year
  • Why Cape Charles is called Virginia’s most charming “hidden” beach town
  • Why travel writers keep falling in love with Cape Charles

Also on today's calendar: BOOTS ON THE GROUND and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Onancock Elks Lodge Honors First Responders, Law Enforcement and Riverside Shore Cancer Center Staff (shoredailynews.com) — Cape Charles is represented proudly as Firefighter of the Year went to 19-year-old Captain Masen Bell of the Cape Charles Fire Department during Onancock Elks Lodge’s appreciation day. The event also honored top law enforcement and EMS personnel, donated thousands to local departments, and presented $10,000 to Riverside Shore Cancer Center staff, capped with a Flag Day retirement ceremony.
   

2. 10 Hidden Gems in Virginia You Won't Find in Guidebooks (myfamilytravels.com) — Cape Charles is spotlighted here as a quiet, uncrowded bayside escape with walkable streets, Victorian charm, and calm Chesapeake Bay waters ideal for families and paddlesports. The piece also notes its easy access to Kiptopeke State Park and the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, while rounding up nine other lesser-known Virginia destinations worth a road trip.
   

3. This Historic Virginia Town Is Officially The Crown Jewel Hotspot Of The Eastern Shore (myfamilytravels.com) — Cape Charles takes center stage here as the Eastern Shore’s standout small town, with its historic Mason Avenue, free public beach, and thriving food and arts scene all highlighted. The piece walks you through local favorites like Brown Dog Ice Cream, Lemon Tree Gallery, Bay Creek golf, and nearby Kiptopeke and Savage Neck Dunes, underscoring how much is packed into this walkable bayside community.
   

4. Oak Hall man gets six years active on drug and gun convictions (shoredailynews.com) — Cape Charles readers will note that resident Gerald Lee Evans received a three-year active sentence, with additional time suspended, for stealing a car later recovered in Exmore. The broader court roundup details separate drug, gun, and burglary cases involving other Eastern Shore defendants, along with the probation and suspended-time conditions each now faces.
   

📸 Around Cape Charles

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape Charles

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Cape Charles Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Troon Golf, L.L.C. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant in Cape Charles. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cape Charles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Charles here.

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: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cape Charles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cape Charles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.