WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 05/29/00

[7-11Fire-Arrest]

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Two Salem teenagers are in custody this morning. They are charged with setting a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Salem Saturday.
The 14 and 15 year olds allegedly set the fire in a trailer at the Bonneville Trailer Park off East Main Street.
The two were arrested yesterday and placed in a detention center until a hearing on Tuesday.

[7-11Osborne]

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The Republican opposing Congressman Rick Boucher isn't running this fall simply because he thinks that he can win, it goes much deeper.
Mike Osborne says he's taking on the longtime Democrat because it's the right thing to do.
Osborne, who's an ordained minister, received the Republican nomination Saturday at the Ninth District G-O-P convention.

[7-11Tobacco]

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The tobacco plant on a county seal is sparking some controversy in one northern Virginia county.
The chairman of Prince William County's Board of Supervisors says the county should have a more positive image on its official seal.
But supporters say the symbol has been part of the county for 65 years and represents the county's history.
The board will make a decision on the issue sometime this summer.

[7-11Botetourt-Vets]

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Dozens gathered at a Botetourt County Church for a special Memorial Day service.
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((NAT SOUND OF NATIONAL ANTHEM))
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Colonial Baptist Church held a service to honor those from Botetourt County who have died in battle since World War two.
They also paid tribute to all veterans.
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[IN Q=To me the church]
((BRADLEY GRIESE,SR./PASTOR:TO ME THE CHURCH AND THE COUNTRY ARE TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS THAT WE HAVE AND SO WE FELT THAT WE OUGHT TO AS THE CHURCH HONOR THOSE THAT HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES SO WE COULD BE FREE BECAUSE THE WHOLE REASON WE CAN MEET HERE AND WORSHIP TODAY AND IN FREEDOM IS BECAUSE OF THESE MEN THAT HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES))
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[OUT Q=given their lives]
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((NAT SOUND OF CALLING OF NAMES))
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[OUT Q=elbert oearly.]
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The pastor recognized 29 fallen heroes from Botetourt County -- by calling out their names.
He says it important that we never forget the price of freedom -- and teach children about patriotism.
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[7-3-11Maps]

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Memorial Day in Bedford will be marked by the unveiling of another portion of the National D-Day Memorial. Thousands are expected to attend the ceremony. If you're planning on attending... V-DOT has some suggestions.
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Motorists traveling eastbound on route 460 should use the Route 460 Business exit at the west end of the Route 460 Bedford Bypass. Westbound traffic will be funneled into the right lane and will need to use the Route 122 interchange to the event.
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Taking a break from the news now to check the holiday forecast...
You'll want to bring along an umbrella wherever you go today...cloudy and cool with showers possible.
Highs in the mid and upper 60s.
Gradual clearing tonight, with lows of 50 to 55.
Looking ahead to the next five days.... sunshine returns tomorrow...

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[45-11-D-Day-Memorial]

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Today's dedication of the National D- Day Memorial will likely draw several thousand people to Bedford.
But as Joy Sutton tells us, there were many people who came out to the memorial YESTERDAY for a few private moments.
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[SUPER=01-Jim Johnson/D-Day Foundation;29]
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(( They came by the car loads to the D-Day Memorial only to find that the gate was locked.
And they would have to wait to see the memorial up close.
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[IN Q=I was just coming down today]
((J.C REYNOLDS/VETERAN: I WAS JUST COMING DOWN TODAY TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT BEFORE THE CROWD GOT HERE.))
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[OUT Q=got here]
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[IN Q=I'd always thought ]
((ALFRED REEL/VETERAN: I'D ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THEY'D HAVE IT OPEN SO A FEW COULD GO THROUGH ANYWAY))
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[OUT Q=through anyway]

But organizers say too many people were stopping by -- and that's why they had to close the gate.
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[IN Q=We just can't handle]
((JIM JOHNSON/VP D-DAY FOUNDATION: WE JUST CAN'T HANDLE THAT KIND OF CROWD UP THERE IN THE MIDDLE OF CONSTRUCTION AND WASHING THINGS DOWN. IT'S REALLY BEEN A GREAT WEEKEND FOR TOURISTS BUT WE'RE NOT OPEN))
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[OUT Q=not open]
And so, many had to settle for a distance glimpse through the fog.
But they say they'll be back.
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[SOT5:25:32]
[IN Q=I know live in]
((RICHARD CARTER: I NOW LIVE IN NORTHERN, VIRGINIA BUT LUCKILY THEY'LL OPEN THE MEMORIAL THE WEEKEND THAT WE'RE HERE. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING IT))
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Workers are busy making last minute preparations for the ceremony -- making sure everything is in place and ready to go when the crowd arrives.
But for the few who did get a closer look-- they say this is something you won't want to miss.
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((BERNARD MARIE: D-DAY WAS THE BACK-BONE OF THE DEMOCRACY OF THE WORLD AND IT THINK IT'S NECESSARY FOR ALL GENERATIONS TO COME AND SEE))
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((JOY SUTTON/REPORTING: ORGANIZERS SAY THEY EXPECT AROUND 10-THOUSAND PEOPLE TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION. THE GATES OPEN AT 8 AM. IF YOU EXPECT TO GET A SEAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO SHOW-UP EARLY. JOY SUTTON, NEWS 7, BEDFORD.))
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[OUT Q=News 7, Bedford.]))

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Since there will be so many people on the road today headed the D- Day memorial...
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Motorists traveling eastbound on route 460 should use the Route 460 Business exit at the west end of the Route 460 Bedford Bypass. Westbound traffic will be funneled into the right lane and will need to use the Route 122 interchange to the event.
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[45-Osborne]

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An ordained minister is throwing his hat into the political ring.
Republican Mike Osborne will oppose Congressman Rick Boucher this fall.
Osborne says he's taking on the longtime Democrat because it's the right thing to do.
He received the Republican nomination Saturday at the Ninth District G-O-P convention.

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Time again to check the forecast for those cook- outs...
Not the most pleasant of days....with clouds lingering and cool temperatures.
Showers are also possible today, with highs in the upper 60s.
Gradual clearing tonight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
Looking ahead to the next five days.... sunshine returns tomorrow...and we'll see a gradual warm-up this week into the 70s and 80s for highs.

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[8-11-D-Day-Memorial]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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A crowd of thousands is expected today in Bedford to attend the dedication of the National D-Day Memorial.
But as Joy Sutton reports... many showed up yesterday hoping to get a quick glimpse before everyone else.
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[SUPER=01-Alfred Reel/Veteran;15]
[SUPER=01-Jim Johnson/D-Day Foundation;29]
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(( They came by the car loads to the D-Day Memorial only to find that the gate was locked.
And they would have to wait to see the memorial up close.
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[SOT 5:21:18]
[IN Q=I was just coming down today]
((J.C REYNOLDS/VETERAN: I WAS JUST COMING DOWN TODAY TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT BEFORE THE CROWD GOT HERE.))
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[OUT Q=got here]
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[SOT 5:20:16]
[IN Q=I'd always thought ]
((ALFRED REEL/VETERAN: I'D ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THEY'D HAVE IT OPEN SO A FEW COULD GO THROUGH ANYWAY))
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[OUT Q=through anyway]

But organizers say too many people were stopping by -- and that's why they had to close the gate.
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[SOT5:23:28]
[IN Q=We just can't handle]
((JIM JOHNSON/VP D-DAY FOUNDATION: WE JUST CAN'T HANDLE THAT KIND OF CROWD UP THERE IN THE MIDDLE OF CONSTRUCTION AND WASHING THINGS DOWN. IT'S REALLY BEEN A GREAT WEEKEND FOR TOURISTS BUT WE'RE NOT OPEN))
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[OUT Q=not open]
And so, many had to settle for a distance glimpse through the fog.
But they say they'll be back.
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[SOT5:25:32]
[IN Q=I know live in]
((RICHARD CARTER: I NOW LIVE IN NORTHERN, VIRGINIA BUT LUCKILY THEY'LL OPEN THE MEMORIAL THE WEEKEND THAT WE'RE HERE. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING IT))
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Workers are busy making last minute preparations for the ceremony -- making sure everything is in place and ready to go when the crowd arrives.
But for the few who did get a closer look-- they say this is something you won't want to miss.
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[SOT5:42:50]
[IN Q=D-day was the ]
((BERNARD MARIE: D-DAY WAS THE BACK-BONE OF THE DEMOCRACY OF THE WORLD AND IT THINK IT'S NECESSARY FOR ALL GENERATIONS TO COME AND SEE))
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[OUT Q=and see]
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[IN Q=Organizers say]
((JOY SUTTON/REPORTING: ORGANIZERS SAY THEY EXPECT AROUND 10-THOUSAND PEOPLE TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION. THE GATES OPEN AT 8 AM. IF YOU EXPECT TO GET A SEAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO SHOW-UP EARLY. JOY SUTTON, NEWS 7, BEDFORD.))
[RUNS= 12]
[OUT Q=News 7, Bedford.]))

[8-3-11Maps]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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[WRITER=kwe]
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The roads leading to the D-Day memorial site in Bedford may be quite congested with traffic. Thousands are expected at the service this morning... If you're planning on attending... V-DOT has some suggestions.
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[VO-NAT 00-07 1:43:26]
Motorists traveling eastbound on route 460 should use the Route 460 Business exit at the west end of the Route 460 Bedford Bypass. Westbound traffic will be funneled into the right lane and will need to use the Route 122 interchange to the event.
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[8-11Fire-Arrest]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=AMCutins]
[WRITER=kwe]
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A mobile home was destroyed in Salem by fire yesterday... and, two teenagers are in custody this morning for setting it.
The 14 and 15 year olds allegedly set the fire in a trailer at the Bonneville Trailer Park off East Main Street.
The two were arrested yesterday and placed in a detention center until a hearing on Tuesday.

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[ANCHOR=kim]
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[WRITER=pev]
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Let's take one more look at your Memorial Day forecast this morning.,..
Cloudy and cool with showers possible and highs in the upper 60s.
Gradual clearing overnight, with lows of 50 to 55.
Looking ahead to the next five days.... sunshine returns tomorrow...and we'll see a gradual warm-up this week into the 70s and 80s for highs.

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