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Southern Virginia with a Win! – The Trek

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3 weeks ago

May 5, 2024

Southern Virginia with a Win! – The Trek

For weeks, I had heard that the trail gets easier in Virginia. Leaving Damascus, I was more than ready to experience that easier trail. Truth be told, the ascents and technical trail sections continue well into southern Virginia. The trail doesn’t get that much easier; you simply become a smarter and stronger hiker. That process for me has been the most significant challenge of the trail.

Even after taking a zero in Damascus, I was nearing my mental limits as I approached Marion. My zero in Marion was a milestone. First, Marion is a class act and a town that I want to revisit. Marion Outdoors; the Merry Inn Hiker Hostel; Downtown Pioneer; and the many shuttle drivers all deserve a shout out. I heard nothing but positive comments from my fellow hikers who visited other businesses as well.

Leaving Marion, I bumped back to my departure point, Fox Creek, and made my way north. After spending the night at the Hurricane Mountain and Partnership shelters, I started my southern Virginia hostel tour. I had nothing but great experiences at the Long Necck Lair Alpaca Farm, Burke’s Garden Hostel, Weary Feet Hostel, and Wood Hole Hostel. The on-trail experiences are always notable. But, it is the off-trail experiences with other hikers at the hostels that I’ll remember for years to come. I have met some incredible people.

I stepped off the trail in Pearisburg for a trip home. I needed to see my family. I’ll be back get back to the trail on May 13. This time, I’ll be SOBO out of Harrisburg.

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Girl killed, man injured after being shot at Virginia Beach’s Mount Trashmore Park

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41 mins ago

May 26, 2024

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Girl killed, man injured after being shot at Virginia Beach’s Mount Trashmore Park

VIRGINIA BEACH — A girl was killed and a man injured after being shot Saturday night at the city’s Mount Trashmore Park.

The incident happened about 8:30 p.m., near a summer carnival area that began operating at the park Friday evening, according to police. No age was provided for either victim, nor was any information about the seriousness of the man’s injuries.

Police officers and paramedics were close by, and were able to get to the victims quickly, and start searching for suspects, police said. Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, but the girl was later pronounced dead.

“This is a chaotic scene which will some time to investigate,” a police spokeswoman said in an email to The Virginian-Pilot. “As we know more we will update.”

The spokeswoman said late Saturday night that she didn’t yet have any information about the man’s condition. She also said officers were still working to identify the victims and determine their correct ages.

Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-562-5887, or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.

Jane Harper, jane.harper@pilotonline.com

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Maryland vs. Virginia lacrosse photos

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8 hours ago

May 25, 2024

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Maryland beat Virginia 12-6 in the NCAA men’s lacrosse championships semifinal round game at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

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Missing Virginia woman found safe

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15 hours ago

May 25, 2024

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WDBJ) – UPDATE: Virginia State Police say the missing woman has been found safe.

ORIGINAL STORY: Virginia State Police have issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert as part of the search for a woman.

The Portsmouth Police Department is looking for Michelle Lynn Green, 41. She is white, 5′ 6″ and 180 pounds with hazel eyes and blonde/brown hair, according to police, and may be wearing a black dress.

She was last seen driving just before 7 p.m. Friday on Greenwood Drive at I264 westbound. She may be driving a white 2022 Honda CRV with Virginia plates UWW-3740.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Portsmouth Police at (757) 393-8814.

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