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Convicted murderer in Grayson County admits to more killings
Grayson County sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out if a convicted murderer has also killed others.
The sheriff says Frederick Hammer confessed to them in October that he has more victims that live in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina....Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Criminals, Forestry and Timber, Forests
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Local lawmakers respond to President Obama's State of the Union address
Several local congressmen responded to President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Here is what they had to say:
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GOODLATTE STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
“Actions...Tags: Barack Obama, Natural Resources, Government, National Government, Conservation
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Society of American Foresters holds conference in Wytheville
People in the forestry industry are gathering in Wytheville for a three day conference.
It's the 91st annual meeting of the Society of American Foresters, which brings together industry professional from Virginia and North and South Carolina.
This year'...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resource Industry, Forests
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Alpha Natural Resources chairman to step down
Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources says the chairman of its board of directors is stepping down.
The Bristol, Va.-based company said Tuesday that Michael J. Quillen has chosen not to stand for re-election at the company's 2012 annual meeting.
The 63-...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Energy Resources
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Government agency ready to prepare citizens for magnetic storms
Everyone is familiar with weather systems on earth like rain, wind and snow. But space weather – variable conditions in the space surrounding Earth – has important consequences for our lives inside Earth’s atmosphere. Solar activity...Tags: U.S. Geological Survey, Natural Resources, Disasters and Accidents, Government, Delta Air Lines
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Because of mild winter, state warns of higher wildfire risk
The mild winter could increase the threat of wildfires.
That's the warning from Governor Bob McDonnell.
Virginia's wildfire season runs from Feb. 15 through April 30.
According to a news release, 95 percent of wildfires in Virginia are caused by...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Natural Resources, Government, Bob McDonnell, Weather Statistics
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Burmese Pythons causing serious problems in Florida Everglades
ReporterThey've been called the serial killers of the south. Burmese Pythons are invading and devouring the Florida Everglades. The startling rise in sightings and captures of Burmese Pythons in the Everglades has grabbed national headlines. It's also gotten the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Everglades, Conservation, Everglades National Park
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Gas prices could rise 60 cents by May
Four dollar a gallon gasoline could be here by the end of the spring.
According to AAA, prices could spike another 60 cents or more before May.
Right now, regular unleaded gas in Roanoke averages $3.42 a gallon.
Last month, prices were about 21...Tags: Prices, Natural Resources, Iran, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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Warm winter brings skunks out for love
Chances are, you've smelled the unmistakable, pungent aroma of skunks lately. Perhaps you've even seen an increased number of them dead on the region's roads.
It's not just you. The skunks are on the move earlier this year.
Late February is the time...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Arts and Culture, Wildlife, Folklore and Mythology
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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: Environmental Issues, Agriculture, Natural Resource Industry, Forestry and Timber, Forests
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Flowering "Trillium" blooming months early this year
It's known to bloom in the middle of May, but this year, the wildflower "Trillium" is already out in area forests. The trillium flower is a perennial plant and boasts between 40 to 50 different species. Although several species of this plant grow in...
Tags: Wildflowers, Environmental Issues, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Saturday's earthquake in Tazewell manmade?
One thing we often do as human beings is assume than all things are created equal, when in reality we know they are not. I did that this weekend with a small earthquake that occurred north of Richlands near Tazewell county in southwest Virginia. The quake...Tags: U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquakes, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters, Natural Gas
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