🌱 Where on Chincoteague can you actually see tonight’s rocket launch?

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• Where on Chincoteague can you actually see tonight’s rocket launch?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouding up; breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 49 degrees.
• Friday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 60, low: 30.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Is there a rocket launch today? Where to see Electron liftoff in Virginia (newsleader.com) — If you’re on Chincoteague Island, you’re just 15 miles from Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch out of Wallops, with the Chamber of Commerce listing top local viewing spots on Chincoteague and Assateague. The article explains the Dec. 18 launch window, what the small DiskSat military payloads are, and how to watch online if clouds or timing don’t cooperate.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• StoryWalk: I Promise at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am
• StoryWalk®: I Promise
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am
• Pawsitive Reading at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:00 pm
• Pawsitive Reading
  Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library , 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:15 pm
• Kempsville, Bayside, Kellam, Landstown, Tallwood, and First Colonial
  Kempsville High School , 5194 Chief Trail , Virginia Beach
  5:30 pm
• Family Movie Night
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  6:00 pm
• Town Council working meeting — Town of Accomac VA
  Town Hall of Accomac , 23367 Front St , Accomac
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Bayside Seeing Beyond
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:30 am
• Swim Meet# 1 - Bayside Marlins vs Princess Anne
  Bayside Recreation Center , 4500 First Ct Rd , Virginia Beach
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Teen Gaming Tuesdays
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  5:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Beginning Beekeeping Class 2026
  Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  10:00 am

Wednesday January 28

• Wait Until Dark
  Virginia Stage Company , 108 E Tazewell St , Norfolk
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Perdue Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor- Debone - 2nd Shift - $10,000 Sign On Bonus in Accomac. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chincoteague here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

• Coleman Bridge opening delays expected to persist into early 2026 (pilotonline.com)
• Letters for Dec. 16: Don't ignore early contributors to Virginia rail line (dailypress.com)
• Major Battles That Turned the Revolution (naludamagazine.com)

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