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Sunday hunting bill introduced by state Senator
News 7 ReporterA Sunday hunting bill has been introduced by state Senator Phillip P. Puckett. This bill would allow hunting or killing of any wild bird or wild animal on Sundays. Puckett (D) represents the senate's 38th District. Currently, hunting on Sundays is...Tags: Hunting, Facebook, Agricultural Research and Technology, Wildlife, Natural Resources
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Settlements finally reached for all victims of Upper Big Branch mine disaster
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) --
A lawyer for the estates of two Upper Big Branch miners says Alpha Natural Resources has settled wrongful death lawsuits with the families of all 29 victims of West Virginia's 2010 disaster.
Virginia-based Alpha didn't...Tags: Massey Energy Company, Natural Resource Industry, Justice System, Justice System, Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated
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What happens to Christmas trees once Christmas is over?
Multimedia JournalistFor most of you, buying a Christmas tree only happens once a year. But for others, including tree farmers, it’s a year round process. Farmers tell News 7 that they try to not have any leftover trees simply because they hate to waste. But for...Tags: Religious Festivals, Holidays, Forestry and Timber, Forests, Natural Resources
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Natural gas prices slowly dip over time
News 7 Anchor/ReporterSome are cranking up the heat because of low natural gas prices. According to Roanoke Gas, this is not a sudden decrease. Most homes have a hookup to get Roanoke Gas and they've seen a 40 percent decrease. Roger Holden's natural gas bill is down....Tags: Petroleum Industry, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Natural Gas, Energy Resources
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Senate committee votes to lift Sunday hunting ban
Virginia hunters got some good news Thursday.
A Senate committee has voted to lift a ban on Sunday hunting in the Commonwealth.
The bill now goes to the full Senate for a vote.
Governor McDonnell has said he will support Sunday hunting on private land....Tags: Energy Resources, Natural Resources, Politics, Fairfax County, Natural Resource Industry
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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: Murder, Forestry and Timber, Forests, Natural Resources, Criminals
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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: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Energy Resources
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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: Natural Resource Industry, Forestry and Timber, Agricultural Research and Technology, Forests, Natural 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: Transportation, Transportation Accidents, Energy Resources, Radio, Weather Reports
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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: Hurricane Irene (2011), Wildfires, Forests, Agricultural Research and Technology, Mecklenburg County (Virginia)
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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: Conservation, Everglades National Park, Endangered Species, Wildlife, Conservation
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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: Manufacturing and Engineering, Iran, AAA, Energy Resources, Minor League Baseball
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