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January 5, 2012

VA quake felt far and wide, here's why

A significant earthquake today shook residents in Virginia, but the event could be felt far and wide along the East Coast. The magnitude-5.8 …

January 5, 2012

VA geologists axed due to budget crunch

Virginia, like many states, is being hit hard by the recent economic downturn — and as Virginia tightens the purse strings, the state’s …

January 5, 2012

The Disappearing Lake

For many tourists, Mountain Lake in southwestern Virginia has been an idyllic retreat. But in 2008, it pulled a disappearing act, leaving behind …