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Republicans Embarked On Navel Gazing
The Hartford CourantThe Republican Party has not been on a roll. In November, it lost seats in the House, gave away seats it should have won in the Senate, and for the fifth time in the last six presidential elections lost the popular vote. While conservatives attending...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Justice System, Republican Party, Paul Ryan, Government
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Veterans sought for trail program
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, in partnership with Warrior Hike, Operation Military Embrace, the Military Family Lifestyle Charitable Foundation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, launched an initiative... -
Ex-Gov. Mark Sanford tops GOP congressional primary in S.C.
WASHINGTON — Former Gov. Mark Sanford took a big step on the road to political redemption Tuesday, topping a large field of Republican candidates in the special election for a South Carolina congressional seat. A onetime rising star in the GOP,...
Tags: Republican Party, Tim Scott, Government, George W. Bush, Mark Sanford
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Tireless Terps wrestler Josh Asper craves an NCAA title
The Baltimore SunJosh Asper is hungry; most wrestlers are. But Asper's appetite leans less toward pizza than perfection on the mat. The Maryland senior craves an NCAA title this week, and his drive to win has awed his teammates. During workouts, they shy away from...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, High School Sports, Atlantic Coast Conference, College Sports, Maryland Terrapins
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Giles County hiker hotel no more
WDBJ7 ReporterA fire in Giles County over the weekend means hikers from across the country, will have to find somewhere else to rest. The Rendevous Motel, just off U.S. 460 in Pearisburg, caught fire early Saturday morning. No one was hurt, but the property was...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy recognizes Roanoke Valley volunteer
ReporterTwo years ago, Vince Mier began a 5-month hike that took him the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Today, his love for the A.T. hasn't faded. We caught up with him Monday afternoon at Walkabout Outfitters, the store in Roanoke where he works,... -
Crews working to rescue hiker on the Appalachian Trail
Crews in Roanoke County are in the middle of rescuing a hiker Friday night. This is happening right near the entrance to the Appalachian Trail along Catawba Valley Drive. Authorities say the terrain of the area still has snow on it so it's making...
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Roanoke Appalachian Trail club members weigh in on sequestration effects
WDBJ7 ReporterMore than a quarter of the most famous footpath in America, the Appalachian Trail, passes through Southwest Virginia. We talked with trail hikers and volunteers with the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club to find out if the sequestration impasse in...Tags: Government Debt, Budget Control Act of 2011, Land Resources, U.S. Congress
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Potential delays on Route 311 in Roanoke County on Monday afternoon
The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers of a potential traffic delay on Route 311 in Roanoke County on Monday afternoon. VDOT crews are working on a paving project on Route 311, but an equipment breakdown has slowed work. VDOT...
Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Virginia Department of Transportation, Traffic, Roanoke County
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24-year NPS vet chosen as new superintendent of Appalachian National Scenic Trail office in Harpers Ferry
richardb@herald-mail.comNational Park Service officials sifted through more than 300 applications — from federal government employees to private citizens — before deciding on Wendy K. Janssen as their new superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail office...Tags: Washington, DC, National Government, Gardens and Parks, Somerville, Travel
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy seeks cake contest entries
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will host a cake baking contest in honor of its 88th birthday from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday March 2, at the ATC Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry. This event is free and open to the public. The contest will be judged in... -
Tri-State briefs
Open house to provide information on bridge replacement McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold an open house with a display of plans to inform the public of the proposed bridge replacement of Pa. 928 (Big Cove...Tags: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Franklin County (Virginia), Allergies, Jefferson County (Pennsylvania), Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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