Virginia Tech Student Discovers New Dinosaur Species
An undergraduate at Virginia Tech has discovered a new dinosaur species nicknamed the “murder muppet.” The student identified the meat-eating dinosaur as one of the oldest of its kind. The find challenges previous beliefs about early dinosaur extinction timelines. Researchers say the discovery could reshape understanding of dinosaur evolution during the Triassic period.
Read MoreFarmers Urged To Complete BMP Survey Before Deadline
Farmers across the Chesapeake Bay watershed have about two months left to complete a statewide survey on voluntary conservation practices. The effort, led by the Virginia Farm Bureau, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, aims to document steps farmers are already taking to protect soil and water. Officials say many […]
Read MoreNational Park Service Reveals Findings On Washington Birthplace Site
New findings from the National Park Service are shedding light on where George Washington may have been born. Archaeologists studying foundations known as Building X at George Washington Birthplace National Monument say the site has long been considered a possible birthplace location. The foundations were first uncovered in the 1930s during construction of the Memorial […]
Read MoreMan Dies In Custody At Northern Neck Regional Jail
Reports now show that a 60 year old man died after becoming unresponsive while in custody at Northern Neck Regional Jail. Officials say the inmate was transported by EMS to VCU Tappahannock Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later. The incident happened last Monday, April 13. No word yet on a cause […]
Read MoreSailing Day Camp Registration Opens For Summer Sessions
Registration is now underway for a youth sailing day camp at Christchurch School. The Adventure Sailing on the River program is open to rising fourth through sixth graders with sessions scheduled in late June and early July. Campers will learn sailing skills, problem-solving and teamwork on the Rappahannock River. Organizers say the program is designed […]
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