Hikers, campers: Be bear aware in national forests, on the Appalachian Trail
Hikers and campers in the George Washington and Jefferson National forests as well as on the Appalachian Trail may encounter bears who may be roaming in search of food.
Hikers and campers in the George Washington and Jefferson National forests as well as on the Appalachian Trail may encounter bears who may be roaming in search of food.

The FredNats exploded for 13 runs in a rain-shortened 13-4 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats on Thursday.
The U.S. House voted 217-215 on Wednesday to pass the GOP debt-ceiling bill, which has no chance of winning passage in the Senate, but does give MAGA Republicans a seat at the budget negotiating table with Senate Democrats and President Biden.
Absolutely, there is a war on free speech. To be more accurate, however, the war on free speech is really a war on the right to criticize the government.
Two University of Mary Washington alumni members created a Fellows Program to encourage UMW juniors and seniors to intern with state legislators, public officials and state agencies.
New VCU basketball coach Ryan Odom announced on Tuesday the signing of three transfers with Richmond-area ties, and there are two more players that he hasn’t announced yet following him from Utah State.
A big third inning propelled the Lynchburg Hillcats to a 9-3 win against the Fredericksburg Nationals in a series opener on Tuesday.
Virginia has its new Ben Vander Plas, in the form of 6’9” stretch four Jacob Groves, a transfer from Oklahoma who shot 38.1 percent from three last season.
WVTF/Radio IQ’s next 50th Anniversary special event is Thursday, May 18, at The Paramount in Charlottesville.
The Fredericksburg Nationals, Washington’s Single-A affiliate, will spend the week in Lynchburg, closing out the month of April with six games against the Cleveland-affiliate Hillcats at Bank of the James Stadium.
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