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Several events going on this weekend in the WDBJ7 viewing area
There are several big events going on this weekend around the WDBJ7 viewing area. Here is a look at some of them: - Autism Run in Forest: 9 a.m. Saturday in Forest. The 5K race will begins at the Aid Station at 1035 Avalon Drive in Forest. Proceeds from...
Tags: Strawberries, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Autism, Health, Livestock Farming
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Out of the barnyard and ready for show during the 64th Livestock show in Chatham
WDBJ7 ReporterSchool projects normally involve scissors and glue. But for young people in Southern Virginia one project called for major responsibility. This was part of a nearly six month project for kids and teens in Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties. Friday more...Tags: Pittsylvania County, Livestock Farming
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UPDATED: Soybean sprout recall from Virginia farm expanded
The recall of soybeans from a Virginia farm has been extended. Henry's Farm Inc. is now recalling Natto Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria. If you bought soybean sprouts distributed by Henry’s Farm, you should return...
Tags: Headaches, Food Industry, Farms, Product Recalls, Health
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UPDATED: Brush fire burning near Radford contained, cause identified
UPDATED 8:35pm: The Virginia Department of Forestry says a brush fire that began Monday evening east of Radford, was caused by a person cutting junk with a cutting torch. The fire is contained as of 8:30pm Monday. A total of 18 acres burned. At one...
Tags: Forests, Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Disasters and Accidents, Natural Resources
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UPDATED: Rain helping firefighters contain wildfires
A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday. Despite the rain, smoke from parts of the fires may be visible for days. Crews that came from 29 states will...
Tags: Bedford County (Virginia), Wildfires, Weather Watches, Covington (Covington, Virginia), Page County
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UPDATED: Brush fire on Poor Mountain 60 percent contained
UPDATE: Saturday 5:00pm:
The Forestry Department tells WBDJ7 that about 60 percent of the fire burning on Poor Mountain in Roanoke County is now contained.
Crews are working on backburning so that the fire will not get bigger.
They plan to continue...Tags: Environmental Issues, Forests, Disasters and Accidents, Forestry and Timber, Roanoke County
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Record numbers of Virginia products are headed overseas
ReporterVirginia set a record for international agricultural exports in 2011. Agricultural exports exceeded $2 billion last year, that's 2% higher than the previous record set in 2009, according to the Governor's office. One reason for the increase is that some...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Companies and Corporations, Government, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance
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Virginia outdoor burning ban in effect
The Virginia Department of Forestry says a statewide outdoor burning ban is in effect until the end of April.
The forestry department says state law prohibits outdoor burning before 4 p.m. if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brush, or...Tags: Forests, Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry
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New plant research center to grow careers in Martinsville
WDBJ7 ReporterPlant researchers are hoping lettuce will help grow jobs in Martinsville. The vegetable is under the spotlight at the new Agriculture Research Center. It's a test facility from Patrick Henry Community College where researchers are growing plants using...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Lettuce, Patrick Henry, Agricultural Research and Technology, Science and Technology
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Another license plate option for Virginia drivers
Virginia drivers have another license plate option.
Already car owners have more than 200-specialty plates to choose from. Now, the group "Trees Virginia" is giving them one more.
Money from the "Virginia Loves Trees" tags would support community and...Tags: Environmental Issues, Forests, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry
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UPDATED: Crews mopping up brush fire in Botetourt County
A brush fire that burned about five acres in Botetourt County is being mopped up. The Virginia Department of Forestry says state crews and local firefighters are working the fire on Purgatory Mountain near Arcadia.
State forestry officials say the...Tags: Forests, Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Disasters and Accidents, Natural Resources
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Virginia Department of Forestry on high alert
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Virginia Department of Forestry is on high alert Monday. Typically, the more green it is the less fuel you have for a fire. Sure, it is green outside but there's not as much of it once you walk deeper into the woods, and that's the problem. The...Tags: Forests, Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry
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