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Wallops Name Reversed After Community Pushback | Dover News
Wallops Island’s launch complex name is back on track after supervisors reversed their vote to rename it after astronaut A. Thomas Young — a move sparked by fierce local opposition that argued the historic “Wallops” name is too deeply rooted in community identity, even as they praised Young’s legacy. After failed compromises and heated debate, the board sided 5-4 to withdraw the request, insisting they’ll wait for NASA to propose its own naming honors — without erasing Young’s impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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