How Henrico man discovered a creek bed that could produce Virginia s first dinosaur bones
Locals refer to Ashland, Virginia as the Center of the Universe. But just a few miles from the old train station downtown, a select few have embarked on a journey to learn more about what life on this planet looked like a long, long time ago.
By: Mike Bergazzi
and last updated 2021-07-02 19:28:20-04
ASHLAND, Va. Locals refer to Ashland, Virginia as the Center of the Universe. But just a few miles from the old train station downtown, a select few have embarked on a journey to learn more about what life on this planet looked like a long, long time ago.
What s New in Virginia 2021
Wondering whatâs latest in Virginia? Browse through our list of Where to WanderLove in 2021 that gives you a sneak peek into what you can expect in Virginia this year. Definitely a good way to begin the year with lots of anticipation.
Major News and Openings
⢠The Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel opened to the public in November 2020 after nearly 20 years in the making. The trail offers a unique outdoor experience for railroad enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, history buffs, and cave dwellers. From sunrise to sunset, visitors can explore the 2.25-mile trail that passes through an abandoned train tunnel, which is more than 700 feet below the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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An aerial view of the proposed new museum. (Virginia Museum of Natural History rendering)
In a land not so far away, but a time before a world-wide pandemic, discussion began about building a $10.4 million branch of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in the Shenandoah Valley town of Waynesboro. So, a year ago at this point, [the museum] got put into the state budget [as part of capital improvement projects], said Greg Hitchin, Waynesboro s director of economic development and tourism.
Despite the
COVID-19 pandemic, Hitchin said the museum remains in the state budget, but on hold until funds are ready. He added that it is 100 percent based on when the state puts money back into that line item [of the state budget].
For rural Virginia, getting the vaccine is one thing. Storing it is another. West Piedmont Health Districtâs Nancy Bell (Source: WDBJ) By Eric Miller | December 12, 2020 at 7:14 PM EST - Updated December 12 at 7:14 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For months, West Piedmont Health Districtâs Nancy Bell has spent plenty of time on one major problem: where to keep the sensitive COVID-19 vaccines in her rural chunk of south Virginia.
âThe past couple of days have been fast-forward planning,â she said.
Both vaccines now awaiting approval need to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures. The Pfizer vaccine needs to be kept at around -80 degrees Fahrenheit, about the same temperature as a winterâs day in Antarctica. The Moderna vaccine doesnât need to be kept as cold, but still has to stay at -20 degrees. Thatâs putting a burden on rural health districts, like West Peidmont, where the number of freezers capable of hitting those temperatures is limited.