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Virginia's Rappahannock River among nation's top 10 'endangered' waterways: Here's why
The Rappanannock River joins other U.S. rivers such as the Mississippi River and Lower Rio Grande on American Rivers' top 10 ...
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Rappahannock River included on national danger list
National organization cites unchecked development and a lack of regional water-supply planning as causes for concern.
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Key bridge replacement for Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, on fast track
Legislation this year aimed at speeding work on some of Virginia’s most essential bridges and tunnels won a first payback ...
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The Rappahannock ranks sixth when it comes to endangered American rivers
A non-profit that keeps an eye on the nation’s waterways is warning, today, that Virginia’s Rappahannock – the main source of ...
Dad Was Filming When 6-Year-Old Son Fell into River on Fishing Trip — and Drowned Trying to Save Him
A dad and son drowned on a fishing trip in Virginia as authorities say the horrific incident was caught on the father's ...
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Construction of new Rappahannock River bridge to begin eight years early
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The groundbreaking for a new bridge over the Rappahannock River is now expected to happen eight years ahead of schedule, according to the Virginia governor’s office.
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Groundbreaking to replace bridge accelerated
Gov. Youngkin announced construction to replace the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge will begin in 2028, eight years ...
6-year-old catches fish, falls in river and drowns with dad, Virginia cops say
It happened late Saturday, March 22, as Danny Sumner and his son were fishing off a boat landing along the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia, the sheriff’s office said. “What should have been a ...