The Accomack County Board of Supervisors has reversed course on a controversial request to rename the launch complex at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility after prominent aerospace leader A. Thomas Young.

A request to honor one of the Eastern Shore’s most accomplished aerospace leaders is facing growing opposition from people who say changing the Wallops name could erase an important piece of local history.

Draper Media today announced the appointment of Bill Vernon as President of Draper Media, effective May 1, 2026. Vernon, who has served as Vice President of Draper Media since December 2024, will oversee the company’s full portfolio of television and radio properties.