Va. Moves Toward Honoring Big-Eared Bat
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RICHMOND, Va. - Legislation honoring the Virginia big-eared bat moved one step closer to passage Wednesday.  On a unanimous voice vote, the state Senate General Laws Committee endorsed Del. Jackie T. Stump's bill designating the endangered species as the official state bat.
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Fairfax County officials approved the operating agreement to extend Metro from West Falls Church to Dulles International Airport. The agreement includes an above ground segment through Tysons Corner, probably signaling the end of a proposal to build a tunnel.
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By Sara Agnew, Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo.  Feb. 23--The Columbia Audubon Society has decided not to sell a tract of land at the center of a recent controversy.   Nearly 25 years ago, civic watchdog Paul Albert donated to the society about 8 acres off Route N as a wildlife sanctuary.
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Your artwork featuring a wildlife subject may be part of the 2008 West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Calendar.
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The former governor of Virginia is expected to announce his plans on Thursday.
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By SUE LINDSEY  ROANOKE, Va. - With spring approaching, Virginia scientists are planning a more comprehensive attack to find the cause of the mysterious fish kills in the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.
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The Southern chorus frog has been found in southeastern Virginia, far outside its previously known range. The animal had never before been reported north of Beaufort County, N.C., about 125 miles to the south.
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METAIRIE, La. - Students at East Jefferson High School say they see bats in the school even though school officials and an exterminator say they've been moved out. "One fell from the ceiling in my chemistry class," Sarah Jones said.
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By Greg Edwards, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.  Jun. 26--Every few years, the gaze of Virginia farmers falls beyond the edges of their fields toward Washington, where lawmakers are crafting another farm bill.
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By Jeffrey Kelley, Richmond Times-Dispatch  Dec. 15--Scientific stars aligned in Rockingham County yesterday with announcements that two research groups are expanding in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Animal advocates around the nation hope that public outrage over dogfighting and puppy mill scandals in Virginia will force state and federal lawmakers to pass tougher animal abuse laws.
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Prince William County in Virginia is one of a growing number of counties and cities making their own immigration reforms.
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There are few times one can say Alexandria is behind the curve relative to Bland County, but this is one of them.  The Northern Virginia city is poised to create a wireless network for citizens and visitors.
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By GREG EDWARDS  Every few years, the gaze of Virginia farmers falls beyond the edges of their fields toward Washington, where lawmakers are crafting another farm bill.
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Juanita Swedenburg first planted grapes 24 years ago to help pay the taxes on her 130-acre Valley View Farm near Middleburg in the heart of Virginia&#39;s hunt country.
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By Michael Sluss, The Roanoke Times, Va.  Feb. 23--RICHMOND -- For the second year in a row, the General Assembly is approaching adjournment with lawmakers trying to hammer out a deal on legislation limiting government's power to seize private property by invoking eminent domain.
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By Ray McAllister, Richmond Times-Dispatch  Mar. 10--NEWPORT NEWS   On a day celebrating one of America's most famous gunships, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine himself hauled out the big gun yesterday:   Conciliation.