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    Jan 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Virginia legislative commission recommends General Assembly consider uranium mining

    Uranium mining is one of the most important and contentious issues Virginia lawmakers will tackle during the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    Uranium mining is one of the most important and contentious issues Virginia lawmakers will tackle during the upcoming session of the General Assembly. The opening round of the battle played out Monday in Richmond. Supporters of the plan to develop a...

    Tags: Henry County, Labor Legislation, Pittsylvania County, Mining, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    2. Nov 27, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  2. Roanoke-based Southern Coal gets AEP contract, recalls workers

    Southern Coal Corp. is recalling several hundred laid-off miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia and plans to hire 650 new workers.
    Southern Coal Corp. is recalling several hundred laid-off miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia and plans to hire 650 new workers. Roanoke-based Southern Coal announced Tuesday that it has entered into a multiyear contract to supply coal to...

    Tags: Steve Beshear, Politics, Greenbrier, Executive Branch, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    3. Oct 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. WDBJ7 sits down with George Allen

    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate.
    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. WDBJ7's Hollani Davis goes one on one with Republican George Allen. Hollani:...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Jim Webb, Elections, Mining, Politics

    4. Oct 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. WDBJ7 goes one on one with Anthony Flaccavento

    This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race.
    This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race. The 9th district is located in the southwest portion of the state and includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd, Craig, Carroll, and Grayson Counties, along with...

    Tags: Biofuels, Elections, Medicaid, Business Enterprises, Politics

    5. Oct 14, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. WDBJ7 goes one-on-one with Congressman Morgan Griffith

    In our Election 2012 coverage, we focus on the 9th Congressional District.  It is located in the southwestern portion of the state and it includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd and Craig Counties and parts of Henry and Roanoke Counties.
    In our Election 2012 coverage, we focus on the 9th Congressional District.  It is located in the southwestern portion of the state and it includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd and Craig Counties and parts of Henry and Roanoke Counties. Incumbent 9th...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Elections, Biofuels, Politics, Ethanol

    6. Sep 18, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Alpha closing 8 mines, cutting 1,200 jobs in all

    Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources says it's eliminating 1,200 jobs companywide, including 400 with the immediate closing of eight mines in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
    Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources says it's eliminating 1,200 jobs companywide, including 400 with the immediate closing of eight mines in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.    Chief Executive Officer Kevin Crutchfield says the layoffs begin...

    Tags: Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated

    7. Jul 16, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Field hearing in Abingdon discusses impact of environmental regulations on coal industry

    New environmental regulations and their impact on Virginia's coal industry are fueling more debate in southwest Virginia.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    New environmental regulations and their impact on Virginia's coal industry are fueling more debate in southwest Virginia. Ninth District Congressman Morgan Griffith and two other Republicans on a House Energy and Power subcommittee are holding a field...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Mining, Metal and Mineral, Republican Party

    8. Aug 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Coal miners get safety training in Blacksburg

    Coal miners from several coal producing states have been gathering in Blacksburg.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    Coal miners from several coal producing states have been gathering in Blacksburg. It's part of a weeklong program that offers ongoing training and survival skills when and if they're trapped in a coal mine. Thirty-six teams from five states took...
    9. Mar 27, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. EPA issues emission standards for new power plants

    The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing strict standards on new power plants. Praised by environmentalists, the limits on emissions of carbon dioxide are meant to reduce greenhouse gases.  Tuesday, 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith said they're part of a continuing war on coal that will hurt the region.
    Reporter
    The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing strict standards on new power plants. Praised by environmentalists, the limits on emissions of carbon dioxide are meant to reduce greenhouse gases.  Tuesday, 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith said...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Norfolk Southern Corporation

    10. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Not everyone's crazy about coal

    It's the mineral that's pumped millions of dollars into southwest Virginia's economy, but not everyone is crazy about coal.
    Reporter
    It's the mineral that's pumped millions of dollars into southwest Virginia's economy, but not everyone is crazy about coal. Environmentalists gathered on Virginia Tech's campus to protest coal, Wednesday afternoon. The group takes issue with the coal...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Environmental Pollution, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Demonstration, Environmental Issues

    11. Mar 31, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Appalachian Power asks for higher rates; Utility seeks 9.6% increase

    Appalachian Power today asked to increase the base rate charged to customers.  The utility filed a rate review and increase request with the State Corporation Commission for an overall increase of 9.6% that would take effect early in 2012.
    Appalachian Power today asked to increase the base rate charged to customers.  The utility filed a rate review and increase request with the State Corporation Commission for an overall increase of 9.6% that would take effect early in 2012. The utility...

    Tags: Renovation, Elections, Politics, Mining, Tennessee

    12. Feb 1, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast

  12. McDonnell: Virginia prepared to protect coal

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will protect Virginia's coal industry from what he calls "overburdensome and costly" federal mining regulations.
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will protect Virginia's coal industry from what he calls "overburdensome and costly" federal mining regulations. The governor addressed coal interests Tuesday in Richmond. He later said Virginia could...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Elections, Mining, Politics, Barack Obama

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