Virginia
Experimental civilian plane crashes at Virginia military base
HAMPTON, Va. — An experimental aircraft has crashed at a military base near the coast of Virginia, authorities said Thursday.
The incident occurred at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the city of Hampton and is under investigation, U.S. Air Force Airman Donnell Ramsey said in a phone call. He was unable to provide information on possible injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a post on X that it was “investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.” The post did not contain more information.
The MXS is a single-seat airplane, according to the MX Aircraft website. The Australian company specializes in sport, aerobatic and race aircraft.
An airshow is scheduled for the base Saturday and Sunday. But it’s unclear if the plane is involved in the event.
The base is composed of the Army’s Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base, which sits near the southwestern edge of the Chesapeake Bay.
The installation is home to squadrons of F-22 Raptor fighter jets. One of them shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic in 2023.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The Central Virginia Chapter of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association is holding its second annual family day picnic on May 18 at Chris Greene Lake Park.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is a genetic nerve disease that affects muscle strength and coordination. According to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, the disease affects one in 2,500 people.
It often causes issues with walking, balance, or fine motor skills.
The picnic will encourage families to share support, raise awareness, and connect with others affected.
For more details about the event and the condition, you can click here.
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East St. Louis (Il.) 2027 wide receiver Laron Baker was already familiar with some of the history of the West Virginia football program and now holds an offer from the Mountaineers.
Baker, 6-foot-0, 170-pounds, already held offers from Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan State, Boston College and a number of others.
But he added the Mountaineers after a conversation with wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett who came to watch him at his practice.
“I was very excited to receive the offer. It’s been a dream of mine,” he said. “I know West Virginia is known for having dynamic receivers like Tavon Austin.”
The Rivals.com three-star prospect is being targeted as a pass catcher and the coaching staff was impressed with his route running as well as his speed.
“They feel that I’m an amazing young talent with unique abilities,” he said.
Baker plans to make it to Morgantown in order to see more about the school and spend more time with the coaching staff as well as seeing the facilities.
“I can’t wait to visit,” he said.
On top of West Virginia, Baker wants to see Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon and LSU.
Baker still has time to sort through his recruitment but is searching for a program that has the right mix of family environment as well as a great coaching staff and a winning culture.
“Somewhere I can advance my game to the next level,” he said.
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