Appalachian Trail in the Roan Highlands – Photo by Joshua Moore on Getty Images

Man accused in fatal stabbing on Appalachian Trail will stand trial

James Jordan, the man accused of killing a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail in May 2019, was deemed competent to stand trail last Thursday, moving the case forward. According to WATE.com, a probable cause and detention hearing has been set for June 25.

Jordan is accused of stabbing and killing Ronald Sanchez, Jr., 43, an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and injuring a female hiker. In October 2019, he was taken to a mental health unit for treatment. Jordan is currently being held in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon, VA. 

Major investment in America’s public lands moves closer

Last Monday, the U.S. Senate voted to pass a bipartisan bill permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in a “cloture” vote. A final vote