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June 24, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council voted for a leash law that will affect all dogs belonging to town residents and visitors, starting Jan. 1, 2020. “I think it’s important to note all of the various, meaningful public input” that contributed to the...
Cape Charles Town Manager To Leave Post in March

Cape Charles Town Manager To Leave Post in March

By Stefanie Jackson – Another top official in Cape Charles will be leaving his post – Town Manager Larry DiRe, who has served in the position for about a year. “We definitely appreciate everything he’s done so far,” said Mayor Smitty Dize. “We’ll continue to work with...
Cape Charles Goes to the Dogs Over Leash Law

Cape Charles Goes to the Dogs Over Leash Law

By Stefanie Jackson – Cape Charles has gone to the dogs this time, with citizens at the latest town council meeting June 20 weighing the pros and cons of a leash law. “Dogs are great … until they’re not,” citizen Jo Ann Bawiec said in a public comment submitted by...