Community Corner
🌱 What changes now that Cape Charles owns its downtown EV chargers?
Also check out Luminary Class on the Cape Charles Patch calendar
Good morning to you Cape Charles! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes now that Cape Charles owns its downtown EV chargers?
- How much more will your next Cape Charles building permit cost?
- Know who owns these abandoned boats at Cape Charles Yacht Center?
Also on today's calendar: St. Charles Oktoberfest 2026.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid with occasional rain, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very windy; occasional rain, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
- Thursday: Windy; cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cape Charles to Take Ownership of EV Charging Stations from ANEC (capecharlesmirror.com) — Cape Charles Town Council has agreed to take over two public EV charging stations in the Mason Avenue parking lot from A&N Electric Cooperative for $1. The town will now control how the chargers are operated and maintained, keeping existing infrastructure available for local and visiting electric vehicle drivers. 
• Cape Charles Raises Fire Department Surcharge on Building Permits to 25% (capecharlesmirror.com) — Cape Charles property owners, contractors, and developers will now pay a 25% fire department surcharge on all town building permits, up from 10%, after Town Council's recent vote. Most of the added revenue will support the Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company, with a portion aiding nearby departments that provide mutual aid during local emergencies.
• Two Abandoned Boats at Cape Charles Yacht Center Face Possible Transfer of Ownership (capecharlesmirror.com) — Two long-abandoned boats at the Cape Charles Yacht Center could soon be retitled if their owners don't come forward within 30 days of the legal notices. Anyone with information or a claim is urged to contact the marina, as Virginia law allows transfer of ownership after the deadline passes.
📸 Around Cape Charles
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape Charles
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★ Featured events ★
- Luminary Class →
Local-ISH Art, 22 Strawberry Street, Cape Charles
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- St. Charles Oktoberfest 2026 →
St. Charles Catholic Church, 545 Randolph Avenue, Cape Charles
Sunday October 11
📣 Cape Charles Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Paws to Read →
Poquoson Public Library, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
5:00 pm - Arcadia at Mathews →
9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews
7:00 pm - Arcadia Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Mathews →
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews
7:00 pm - Tech Help Wednesdays →
Northampton Free Library, 7745 Seaside Rd, Nassawadox - CAOHC Certification - Hampton, VA →
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, 1905 Coliseum Drive, Hampton - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Poquoson, VA Calendar
5:00 pm - Library Advisory Board Meeting →
Poquoson, VA Calendar
5:00 pm - CAOHC Re-certification - Hampton, VA →
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, 1905 Coliseum Drive, Hampton - Thirsty Thursday →
The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery, 504 N King St., Hampton - Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads Meeting →
HRT Hampton District Building, Hampton
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BAE Systems posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Virginia Beach. Apply here.
- Cellular World posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Manager - Hilltop in Virginia Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Charles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mathews
- Mount Olive Women's Soccer Falls to Virginia State, 1-0 (goldsborodailynews.com)
- Waterfront - Mathews County VA Waterfront Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
Hampton
- City of Hampton launches Neighborhood Climate Action Blitz (wavy.com)
- Meet the candidates: Hampton School Board (pilotonline.com)
- Gas prices keep climbing in Hampton Roads as drivers look for ways to save (13newsnow.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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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