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🌱 How a new bill could repay Chincoteague for lifeguard costs
Be sure to catch 2026 Chincoteague Oyster Festival on the Chincoteague Patch calendar
Hello Chincoteague! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new bill could repay Chincoteague for lifeguard costs
- Jury convicts in 2024 killing that traced through Chincoteague nightlife
Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kiggans' Bill to Ensure Proper Lifeguard Staffing on Public Beaches Passes the House with Bipartisan Support (house.gov) — Chincoteague's recent struggle to fund lifeguards at the federal beach has prompted new federal legislation that just passed the U.S. House. The Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act would let Interior partner with towns like Chincoteague during lifeguard shortages and reimburse local governments for the costs of keeping swimmers safe. 
• Kellam convicted of murder, arson in 2024 Accomack County killing of Warren Fosque III (shoredailynews.com) — A man has been convicted of second-degree murder, firearm use, and arson in a 2024 Accomack County killing that involved several Eastern Shore locations, including a night out at Teaguers on Chincoteague. Jurors relied on extensive circumstantial evidence, such as surveillance footage and cell phone data, after investigators found no usable DNA or fingerprints at the scene.
📸 Around Chincoteague
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chincoteague
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Chincoteague Oyster Festival →
Tom's Cove Park, 8128 Beebe Rd, Chincoteague
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Cross country @ Arcadia
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
4:00 pm - Football vs Fishburne Military
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
6:00 pm - Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
12:00 pm - Volleyball @ Broadwater
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
4:00 pm - Cross country @ Northampton
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
4:00 pm - Volleyball vs Holly Grove
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
4:00 pm - Football @ Kenston Forest
Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
6:00 pm - Colby Dove "The 12-String Wonder of the World" at Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market →
Chincoteague VA
9:00 am - Arcadia Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Chincoteague →
Chincoteague High School, 4586 Main St, Chincoteague
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 13
📣 Chincoteague Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yoga →
Cove Commons, Captain's Corridor, Greenbackville
10:00 am - Double Points Saturdays →
Marina Restaurant, 3323 Dock Court, Greenbackville
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Plant Manager in Accomac. Apply here.
- YMCA of South Hampton Roads posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chincoteague here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cape Charles
- Cape Charles Seeks Volunteers to Fill Vacancies on Town Boards (capecharlesmirror.com)
- Cape Charles Candidates Forum Set for September 17 at Civic Center (capecharlesmirror.com)
- Cape Charles Launches New Online Business Licensing and Event Permit System (capecharlesmirror.com)
Ok Chincoteague! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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