WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 01/08/00

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Another fatality on route eight in Montgomery County.
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And-- a three year old boy dies in Danville this afternoon after catching his home on fire..... playing with a cigarette lighter.
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And coming up, Highlights from afternoon basketball action the Cowboys and Dolphins talk about their playoff games.
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And a controversial lateral with 3 seconds left in the game gave Tennessee a playoff win over Buffalo.
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Police say three -year old Dylan Anderson was playing with the lighter when he caught a sofa on fire.
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It happened around 12:30 at this home on Banner Street.
When fire fighters arrived they say the blaze had spread and the front of the house was engulfed in flames.
The child's grandmother, Jacqueline Anderson, was the only other person in the house and made it out safely.
The little boy was found under his bed in cardiac arrest.
Fire officials say Dylan died on the way to the hospital.
His grandmother is in Danville Regional-- being treated for smoke inhalation.
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State police say speed appears to have been a factor in a fatal accident this morning in Montgomery County.
24- year old Barry Ziegler died in the crash.
Authorities say Ziegler was traveling down route eight when his truck struck an embankment and flipped over shortly after two- A-M.
Ziegler was thrown the vehicle and died at the scene.
He is the fourth person to die in a traffic related accident on Route eight-- in approximately a month.

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The Lewis Gale Clinic is loosing some of its physicians.
That's the word from a clinic spokesperson who says several physicians have resigned.
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Joy Sutton joins us from the newsroom with details.
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Teresa,
The Lewis Gale Clinic says some of the physicians began resigning in December...but the majority have announced plans to leave over the past couple of days.
Clinic officials would not say how many physicians have resigned.
But one published report put the number at 14.
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(( Lewis-Gale Clinic says the resignations started in December when the clinic put forth a plan designed to improve the facility-- part of that plan included continuing a relationship with Phycor-- the management firm that's been running the clinic.
While 70 percent of the physicians did vote in favor of the plan -- others decide to leave the clinic.
Published reports say these physicians had a disagreement with Phycor.
Clinic officials would not go on camera but gave a statement.
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The Director of Communications Lynette Mutter says quote: "Since the vote several physicians have resigned, this was expected. But we are disappointed that this occurred prior to the implementation of our plan."
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Mutter says physicians left from several but not all of the clinics -- she would not confirm which ones.
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Mutter says quote: "We are in the process of discussions with the physicians' attorneys, Phycor, and Columbia-Lewis Gale. As soon as we have concrete information and are legally able to discuss this further we will. Our main concern right now is resolving patient care issue."))
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The physicians will not be leaving immediately -- a clause in their current contract requires them to give a 90 day notice before leaving.
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And the non-compete clause in their contracts prohibits the physicians from establishing a practice for the next 18 months in Roanoke County or any of the surrounding communities.

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A state commission has recommended more aggressive efforts to protect Virginia wetlands. And that is setting the stage for a fight in the General Assembly session that begins next week.
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Wetlands protection is expected to be one of the most controversial environmental issues in the legislature this year.
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And this week in Roanoke, the Virginia director of the Sierra Club told members of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club that the issue will be one of the group's top priorities in Richmond.
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Scientists say wetlands play a key role in controlling flooding, providing wildlife habitat and filtering pollutants. Yesterday, members of the Committee Studying the Future of Virginia's Environment, voted 5-2 to recommend a comprehensive regulatory program. Critics say the proposed regulations are too restrictive.

[Tons-of-Fun]

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Tanglewood Mall wasn't just a place to shop this afternoon -- it was also a place to go on carnival rides.
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It's all part of Tons of Fun at the Mall. There were lots of fun activities for the kids from face painting --to the moon walk.
The event was sponsored by Roanoke County as part of its year long celebration of the year 2-thousand.
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((LINDA MCNUTT/EVENT COORDINATOR: ROANOKE COUNTY WAS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO CELEBRATE THE NEW MILLENNIUM. THEY JUST WANTED TO DO SOMETHING FUN AND MALL IS SUCH A GREAT VENUE))
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This is the first time the mall has had carnival rides inside the mall.
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Still ahead on News 7.... We'll take a look back at the week's top business stories.
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And tickets to one of the years biggest concerts goes on sale in Roanoke. That story and more after the break.
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More bad news from Tultex rocks Martinsville.
And if you have 40-million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, there's a mall for sale.
Scott Goldberg has those stories and more in this week's News-7 Business Review.
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This week on the Review .... Martinsville's economy took another hit ... and once again it was Tultex delivering the blow.
The bankrupt apparel company is cutting its fleece production.
That means approximately 300 more layoffs ... on top of the 11-hundred announced last month. [99-45 at 1:32:24]
It's a save-us-from-going-out-of-business sale.
Tanglewood Mall is up for auction after going into foreclosure.
A company from Boston is expected to take over the 40-million-dollar property and revive it with higher-end stores. [lb 5 at 48:55 or lb 11 at 22:46]
Optical Cable saw its best fourth-quarter sales ever in 19-99.
The Roanoke company reported sales of 14-point-eight million dollars ... up 11 percent from 13-point-three million in fourth quarter 1998. [99-51 at 30:18]
One of Lynchburg's biggest employers is selling off one of its divisions ... but is not selling out the 500-people who work there.
Ericsson's private radio systems division will be taken over by Pittsburgh's Com-Net Communications.
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Live from its Tanglewood Mall studio -- in streaming audio and choppy video -- it's WREV-dot-net.
It's the first webcast to feature 24-hour-a-day Roanoke talk radio ... and online shopping at local stores.
Coming soon: Live simulcasts of WDBJ's News-7 at six. [DOW JONES PRE PRO]
On Wall Street, the Dow climbed 25 points to a new record high.
The Nasdaq recovered from a three-day tailspin but still lost 187.
That's this week's Review.
I'm Scott Goldberg. ))

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Tickets to one of the hottest upcoming concerts went on sale today.
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Folks working the box office at the Roanoke Civic Center saw a steady stream of Cher fans buying tickets throughout the day. Ticket prices range from 45 to 65 dollars. You can also purchase tickets through Ticket Master. The concert is scheduled for March 1-st.
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Even though there hasn't been much snow.... business isn't hurting at one local ski resort.
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Coming up we'll take you to Wintergreen and show you how the resort is keeping powder and skiers on its slopes.
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[Wintergreen]

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It's been a tough winter so far for local ski slopes.
But we've had enough cold nights for some snow making at the Wintergreen ski resort in Nelson County.
That's where we find Kimberly McBroom in this week's "Time Off".
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((On this particular day, the bright sunshine isn't keeping the snow blowers from doing their job, or ski enthusiasts from hitting the slopes.
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((JOHN KIRCHNER/SKI MANAGER: WE'RE GETTING OFF THE GROUND. WE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE SEEN IT START A LITTLE EARLIER, BUT DECEMBER IN VIRGINIA IS KIND OF HIT OR MISS FOR WINTER WEATHER. IT TURNED COLD RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND THAT'S THE RIGHT TIME.)) [RUNS12]
The year 2000 marks the 25th ski season at Wintergreen...
While winter sports lovers still don the same heavy gear.... snow boarding is quickly emerging as a popular alternative to normal skiing.
Between 25 and 30- percent of Wintergreens clientele come to surf the snowy hills.
Resort officials say the only big change expected this year is the addition of a new quad lift that will accommodate many more skiers.
Advanced skiers can show off their skills on the more challenging slopes like the Highlands Trail.
But Wintergreen is also well known for its ski school, that welcome skiers at all levels.
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((JOHN KIRCHNER/SKI MANAGER: WE HAVE A VERY INTERESTING BEGINNER LEARNING CLIENTELE. WE'RE KNOWN IN THIS INTERESTING IN THIS REGION TO BE A TEACHING MOUNTAIN. PEOPLE COME HERE AND LEARN HOW TO SKI AND LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS.)) [RUNS14]
With the highest point of the resort at nearly four thousand feet, Wintergreen is best known for it winter-time activities.
And once the weather warms up, this FOUR- season resort also offers tennis and golf, mountain biking, and hiking trails.
You can bring the whole family for a winter getaway.... Wintergreen offers overnight lodging, mostly at its scenic condominiums.
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((JOHN KIRCHNER/SKI MANAGER: LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, BUT WE'RE PRIMARILY A FAMILY RESORT. FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR TEEN AGED CHILDREN. WE'RE SET UP FOR THAT GUEST.)) [RUNS11]
And it's a great place to see snow...if you're getting anxious for Mother Nature to bring some.
Kimberly McBroom, News 7, Nelson County.))
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The new year brought new leadership to the Roanoke County school system.
With the retirement of Deanna Gordon, Linda Weber (WEBB-er) has taken over as superintendent.
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Weber comes to the Roanoke Valley from Staunton where she served as superintendent, but she also has extensive experience in four other states.
Still getting to know the Roanoke County school system, Weber says she's impressed with what she's found, and is excited about the opportunities.
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We'll hear more from Weber tomorrow on News 7 Sunday morning. She's the subject of this week's Virginia Profile.
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In sports, The Titans win a close one in Tennessee V-M-I loses at home this afternoon.
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But in Charlottesville this afternoon the Virginia Cavaliers get an A-C-C win over Georgia Tech.
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The Virginia Cavalies lit up University Hall with three pointers this afternoon and beat Georgia Tech 83 to 65.
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Pete Gillen and the Cavs playing before a sell out crowd.
Freshman Roger Mason pulls up and hits this three pointer but the Cavaliers trailed 30 to 27.
The Yellow Jackets worked the inside Jason Collier with the layup to make itt 34 to 29.
U-V-A trailed by 1 at the half but this Chris Williams three pointer made the score 44 to 39 Virginia.
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The Cavaliers would put together a 22 to 2 run to open the third quarter and Virginia wins it 83 to 65.
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Virginia Military Institute was looking for its first conference win when the College of Charleston came to town this afternoon.
The Keydets held off the Cougars for 40 minutes, but fell to the Charleston in overtime.
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The ball boys took a new angle on their job of drying the hardwood at intermission. The catchy tune helped produce quite a show.
Aaron Demory for the Keydets, dribbles around the key before pulling up and laying it off the glass.
Charleston comes right back as Jeff Bolton finds Leighton Bowie in the paint. Bowie goes up the middle and gets the deuce and draws the foul.
VMI kept it close Eric Mann on the baseline looks to the otherside of the court. Tim Cole is there and takes the pass strong to the hoop for the score.
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James Griffin can't get the ball to fall for the Cougars, Mike Benton is there for the clean up and the defending Southern Conference champions pick up the overtime win beating VMI 77-69.
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A controversial lateral on a kickoff with three seconds left gave Tennessee a 22 to 16 win over Buffalo.
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Quarterback Rob Johnson warming up.
Leading 2 to nothing on a safety Titan quarterback Steve McNair rolls out and scores on the one yard run to make the score 9 to nothing Tennessee.
But Buffalo's Antowain Smith scored a T-D in the third and this one yard run in the fourth gave the Bills their first lead at 13 to 12.
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Buffalo led 16 to 15 but on the kickoff Frank Wycheck gets the ball and throws it cross the field to Kevin Dyson he takes it down the side line for the 75 yard T-D and after a review the officials ruled it was a lateral and the Titans win it 22 to 16.
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The Redskins and Lions would hook up in Pontiac in the N-F-C playoff game.
The game is in the third quarter and Washington is leading 27 to Nothing.

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The Dallas Cowboys open the playoffs tomorrow in Minnesota taking on the Vikings.
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Emmitt Smith had a big day running the ball the last time the two teams met.
But the Vikings still came out on the winning side of the game.
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The two will kick it off at 12-thirty tomorrow afternoon.

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The A-F-C match up has the Miami Dolphins facing the Seattle Seahawks.
A tough game for the Dolphins because its on the road at the Superdome in Seattle.
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The A-F-C playoff games kicks off tomorrow afternoon at 4.

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The Roanoke Express will go after a franchise record 9 straight wins tonight.
Peoria visits the Roundhouse tonight. Roanoke is in first place in the Northeast Division face off is 7-thirty.
Roanoke forward Ben Schust will not be in the lineup tonight he was called up by the International Hockey League's Utah Grizzles.
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