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Fight over fracking moves to Virginia
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's the fight over fracking. The United States Forest Service is considering opening up one of Virginia's most prized possessions to natural gas drilling. We're talking about the George Washington National Park. Now, groups across Virginia are...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Energy Resources, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Gas prices down slightly in Virginia
Gas prices have fallen by an average of 3 cents per gallon in Virginia over the past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the price of a gallon of regular gasoline now averages $3.55 statewide. That's down slightly from the week before and 33 cents lower...
Tags: Automotive Equipment, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Manufacturing and Engineering, AAA
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Prices at the pump continue to climb
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistYou've probably noticed a bit of a change when you fill up at the gas pump. Prices are higher and the money in your pocket is lower. Just in the past 30 days, gas prices have soared 35 cents in Virginia. AAA Mid-Atlantic says prices went up in...Tags: Automotive Equipment, U.S. Department of Energy, Minor League Baseball, Manufacturing and Engineering, AAA
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Gas prices soar 35 cents in the past month in Virginia
Gas prices have soared 35 cents in the past 30 days in Virginia. In fact, prices went up a whopping 11 cents since Friday in Virginia and currently average $3.61 for a gallon of self-serve regular gas. According to AAA, the high prices are a result of...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, U.S. Department of Energy, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Gas prices jump in western Virginia
ReporterGas prices are on the rise again, jumping by double digits in some parts of the country in the last week alone. They're heading higher here as well. The latest spike in gas prices is coming a little early this year. AAA Mid-Atlantic says oil prices...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Minor League Baseball, Manufacturing and Engineering, AAA
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UPDATE: Lawmakers outline uranium legislation as supporters visit Capitol Square
Supporters of uranium mining fanned out across Capitol Square Thursday, as lawmakers offfered up more information on legislation that could open the door to uranium mining in Pittsylvania County. About 70 members of the group, People for Economic...
Tags: Local Government, Virginia Tech, Justice System, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice
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Gas prices to fall through the end of the year
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistGas prices are expected to continue to fall as 2012 draws to an end. The national average price for a gallong of regular self-serve gasoline dropped 3 cents last week to $3.37. That's 9 cents less expensive than one month ago and 8 cents more...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Holidays, Automotive Equipment, Minor League Baseball, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Governor McDonnell's transportation plan includes eliminating gas tax, increasing state sales tax
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterGovernor Bob McDonnell is proposing a major overhaul of transportation funding that would do away with the state’s gas tax, and increase the state sales tax by almost a penny. The Governor’s office says the plan would generate more than $3...Tags: Career and Workplace, Business, Government, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Executive Branch
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Gas prices continue to fall as 2012 comes to a close
As 2012 draws to a close, gas prices continue to fall. The price for a gallon of regular in Virginia fell three cents in a week to $3.20. The national average fell four cents this week to $3.35, according to AAA. “Although 2012 will be the...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Automotive Equipment, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Minor League Baseball, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Historic overhaul for Roanoke service station
ReporterA major renovation on Williamson Road is paying tribute to the street's automotive history. A former service station built 65 years ago has been restored to its former glory. Charles Carlin opened the AMOCO station in 1947. Members of his family...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Ahead of Thanksgiving, gas prices fall 40 cents from last month in Roanoke area
The number of Virginia drivers expected to travel for Thanksgiving is expected to fall slightly, according to AAA. AAA predicts that 1.2 million Virginians will travel 50 miles or more from home. That is down 25,000 travelers from AAA's 10-year...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Holidays, Automotive Equipment, Minor League Baseball, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia)
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Gas prices on the decline nationwide
We're paying less at the gas pump this week. Across the country, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.48. That's down $0.07 from last week. In our state, the average is a little lower, at $3.34 per gallon. That's $0.06 lower than...
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