Appalachian Trail
Coverage of Appalachian Trail in the Nexus archive.
- Father sentenced for death of daughter, 10, locked in bathroom sleeping on wooden board during house fire
A Georgia father was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 death of his 10-year-old daughter, who died in a house fire while sleeping on a wooden board in a windowless bathroom. The fire was started by her 15-year-old brother, and other children in the family showed signs of abuse. The mother pleaded guilty to child cruelty and agreed to testify against her husband.
- Father sentenced for death of daughter, 10, locked in bathroom sleeping on wooden board during house fire
A Georgia father was sentenced to life in prison for the death of his 10-year-old daughter during a house fire. The girl had been sleeping on a wooden board in a windowless bathroom when the fire, started by her 15-year-old brother, killed her. The father's wife also pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges and will serve 90 years in prison.
- Heading to Shenandoah National Park’s Appalachian Trail? Look out for suspected norovirus
Shenandoah National Park's Appalachian Trail has seen reports of severe sickness linked to suspected norovirus. The National Park Service advises hikers to boil water, avoid sharing items, practice handwashing, and isolate if symptomatic to prevent spread.
- Mark Sanford launches his comeback bid to Congress
Former Rep. Mark Sanford is launching a bid for South Carolina's first congressional district seat in a crowded Republican primary. His campaign focuses on national debt, despite his controversial past including a 2009 extramarital affair scandal and previous political setbacks.