June 3, 2026

Flashback: Where Were You During Last Year’s Earthquake?

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 5.9 earthquake in Virginia that rattled Lexington Park.

Charter School Evacuation

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j1qdqSYysE] While most St. Mary’s County Public Schools students will be returning to classes tomorrow, the Chesapeake Public Charter School was already in session today when the effects of a 5.9 earthquake in Virginia rattled Lexington Park, Maryland. There was no damage to the school, and no one was hurt, but teachers and students exited the building as a precaution. Students then waited patiently to re-enter the building.