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The Ut ProSat-1 satellite, designed and controlled from Virginia Tech, will test new, more compact and lightweight technology for sending structural elements and booms into space.

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. -- Rocket launch fever took over Delmarva on Tuesday night. Hundreds if not thousands flocked to Wallops Island to watch an antares rocket lift off.

Eleven years ago, Abraham Cherrix and his parents chose quackery over science-based medicine to treat his cancer, and Cherrix was one of the earliest cases of teens who chose quackery to treat a life-threatening disease that I discussed in depth. Recently, I learned that Cherrix is still alive. The reason? He finally realized the error of his original decision and underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. -- Thursday mornings pony auction drew big crowds and big money as the main fundraiser for the islands fire department. 71 ponies were bought for a record

Population decline and major economic opportunity losses make some rural audiences receptive to hustlers exploiting grievance for their own gain.

State police say the crash happened on Route 13, south of Coal Kin Road.

According to Virginia State Police, the trooper was following an ambulance north on Route 13, around 2:20 a.m., when the crash happened.

The most heartwarming state law which took effect July 1, 2023, was naming the Chincoteague pony the official state pony of Virginia.

"We're dealing with a sizable teacher shortage in the United States. It was significant before COVID. It's grown more significant," Kaine said.

"We're dealing with a sizable teacher shortage in the United States. It was significant before COVID. It's grown more significant," Kaine said.