WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 06/30/00

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Coming up on News 7-
A rock concert turns fatal- several fans are crushed to death.
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In Roanoke a new teen club opens its doors-
And a bittersweet farewell tonight as we say goodbye to our Own Patrick Evans-
We'll tell you where he's going.
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Stay with us... News 7 at Eleven is next. [Open]
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[Pearl-Jam]

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A rock concert turns deadly tonight in Denmark-
Fans rushed the stage at a Pearl Jam concert near Copenhagen.
Police say at least eight people have been killed- and several others were injured.
Authorities say the concert goers were crushed to death when fans rushed the stage-
Danish radio reports that members of Pearl Jam had asked the crowd to move back because people were being pressed up against the stage- but it was too late-

[Teen-Club]

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While the Pearl Jam fans got in harm's way, a new teen dance club in Roanoke hopes to keep young music fans safe.

Joy Sutton takes us inside.
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Club Majestic made its debut in downtown Roanoke just three months ago -- and already it's luring dozens teenagers every weekend.
And many say its nice to finally have a place where the hang out.
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((CHRIS WEST: IF THIS WASN'T HERE KIDS WOULD PROBABLY BE OUT IN THE STREETS CAUSING TROUBLE BUT THEY CAN COME HERE AND HAVE A FUN TIME))
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((KATIE BUSH: IT'S AWESOME IT'S GREAT FOR KIDS OUR AGE NOT TO GET IN TROUBLE AND STUFF))
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The club caters to teen ages 13 through 19 and is open three nights a week. Ironically, the club's owner is only 23 -- and he's also the deejay.
He says he wanted offer teenagers a place to go that was not only fun but also safe.
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((ERIC LAWSON/OWNER: A LOT OF PLACES ESPECIALLY IN DOWNTOWN KICK THE KIDS OUT OF PLACES. THEY DON'T WANT THEM TO BE LOITERING AROUND. SO WE THOUGHT IT WE COULD GIVE THEM A PLACE THAT THEY COULD ACTUALLY COME TO AND HAVE A GOOD TIME IT WOULD WORK WELL))
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While dance floor is the main attraction -- the pool tables are also hot spot.
Alcohol is not served and security is a top priority at this club.
And the owner says he welcomes parents to come check it out -- if they have concerns.
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((JOY SUTTON: AND IF YOU THINK THE TEENAGERS ARE THE ONLY ONES HAVING ALL THE FUN. DON'T WORRY. THE CLUB RECENTLY STARTED AN AFTER HOURS SESSION FOR PEOPLE 18 AND OLDER AND IT RUNS FROM 12 AM TO 4 AM. JOY SUTTON, NEWS 7, ROANOKE))
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[Toss-2-Robin] Jean tosses to Patrick in Weather Center

[Broughman]

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A Botetourt County man who was NOT convicted in a four-day murder trial must go through it all over again -- because the jury could not decide whether he was guilty.
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Roger Broughman killed his brother Rocky. He says he went to make peace with Rocky, who had threatened to kill him. But then, Roger says, Rocky reached for his gun, so Roger shot him repeatedly. Most of the jury wanted to convict Roger of manslaughter -- but two men said it was self-defense.
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((THEY BELIEVED HE WAS NOT GUILTY EARLY IN THE CASE FROM THE TESTIMONY THEY'D HEARD AND BASICALLY BLOCKED EVERYTHING ELSE OUT, DUG THEIR HEELS IN AND SAID THIS MAN SHOULD GO HOME.))
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A new trial with a different jury is scheduled for three days in August.
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[Holiday-Travel]

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If you're one of the 32-million people expected to take a long trip this weekend, you'll need to bring a little extra cash along.
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Gas prices continue to remain high, with customers in central Virginia paying an average of a dollar- sixty per gallon.
Some motorists say the cost of filling up has made them think twice about their vacation plans this summer.
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((PATRICK VEST/GAS CUSTOMER: IT'S JUST GAS PRICES ARE GETTING SO HIGH RIGHT NOW, THEY'RE GETTING OUTRAGEOUS I THINK PERSONALLY. Reporter: Makes you think twice before you hit the road? YES, SIR CERTAINLY DOES.)) ((TONY MILLER/TRAVELING TO FAMILY REUNION: WE USUALLY COME REGARDLESS BUT LIKE I SAY, WE HAD TO PUT THAT IN THE BUDGET THIS YEAR FOR HIGHER GAS PRICES.))
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Nationwide, Triple-A says only one percent of travelers are canceling their vacation plans because of high gas prices.
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[Beach-Patrol]

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If you're heading to Virginia Beach this holiday weekend, the city has a few new rules for the tourists .. in the name of decency.
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((WHAT DOES THAT SIGN MEAN TO YOU WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT? Don't curse. DON'T CURSE?))
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Or use lewd gestures.
Or dress too provocatively.
Retired Army Colonel Cornell Fuller is the volunteer commander of the newly created Friendship Patrol.
He told a girl with undone pants:
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((VIRGINIA SLUSHER/RESORT RETAILERS ASSOC.: I CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEERLEADER FOR CIVILITY. AND THAT'S BASICALLY ALL THAT THE CITY IS ASKING.))
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It's called the Behavior Expectations Campaign.
All of the new rules are only guidelines... NOT legally enforceable.
Colonel Fuller's standard is only do or say what you'd want your mother or your little sister to see or hear.
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[Bike-Patrol]

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Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies are peddling to step us safety.
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The county rolled out its new bike patrol today.
Deputies will take turns riding the Huckleberry Trail at least three days a week.
It's a community policing effort to protect people exercising on the six-mile trail that extends through Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
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((DOUG MARRS/MONTGOMERY CO. SHERIFF: WE WANT THEM TO BE SAFE AND TO HAVE A SAFE FEELING WHEN THEY'RE OUT RUNNING, RIDING THEIR BIKE AND WHATEVER THEY'RE DOING ON THE HUCKLEBERRY TRAIL.))
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((LOUIE HESSLIP/MONTGOMERY CO. DEPUTY: WE GO REAL SLOW ON THIS TRAIL... WE JUST GET IN, MINGLE WITH THEM, GET A FEEL FOR WHAT'S GOING ON. NO HIGH-SPEED STUFF YET. ))
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[VO-NAT]

Four deputies trained to do the bike patrol.
It will also be used at McCoy Falls... and at events around the county.
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A new all-star bluegrass recording has Roanoke Valley roots. The musical details are still ahead.
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[VO-NAT]

And a hot day in the laundry room. It damages a Danville home and makes for a rude awakening.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((O-K sports fans here's what's happening tonight, North Carolina basketball coach Bill Guthridge resigns but Tar Heel fans Kansas coach Roy Williams is not yet wearing the Carolina Blue, Mark Martin has a new sponsor for his Winston Cup car and Shayne Graham talks about playing in the N-F-L with the New Orleans Saints.
All that and some action from the New River Valley Speedway coming up in sports.))
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A Danville man taking a nap was awoken by heavy smoke this afternoon.
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The fire started in the home's laundry room around 4:30.
A resident says he opened the door to the room and saw flames. That part of the Garland Street home was destroyed.

Fire officials have not determined the cause.
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[Lawrence-Interstate]

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A circuit judge is allowing a local attorney to continue his lawsuit against the state .. one that seeks speed limit and other changes on I-81 and other Virginia Interstates.
But Judge Richard Pattisall is reserving the right to dismiss the suit at a later time.
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This was the first hearing on the suit filed late last year by Attorney Richard Lawrence against the Transportation Department, D-M-V and State Police.
Lawrence wants them to lower the speed limit, add lanes, designate special lanes and increase police patrols... among other things.
The state contends it can't be sued in its own courts and wants the case dismissed. For now, however, it goes on.
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[Acutab]

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A new bluegrass recording has an all-star lineup and roots right here in the Roanoke Valley.
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Knee Deep in Bluegrass is the title track of the new CD, released on Rebel Records in early June.
It includes 21 artists, whose work is included in music books produced by Roanoke-based Acutab publications.
The project has received strong reviews and favorable placement in record stores.
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((THE ARTISTS COULD HAVE ALL JUST SHOWED UP AND SAID WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO PLAY, STEPPED INTO THE BOOTH AND CUT THEIR TRACK AND GONE HOME, BUT THEY DIDN'T. THEY GOT VERY INTERESTED IN IT, SEVERAL OF THEM WROTE NEW SONGS.))
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A video of the project , with footage from a recent concert in Bristol, is in the works.
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The Stars and Bars come down in Columbia this weekend. That story is just ahead.
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And a cameraman is in the right place at the right time ... rolling as a tornado is formed.
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On the weekend when Americans raise the stars and stripes... one flag is coming down.
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After years of controversy the Confederate Flag will be taken down from the South Carolina State Capitol.
But the flag won't go away completely.
After 38 years atop the State house- the flag is being moved to a monument on statehouse grounds.
That's not good enough for the N-Double- A-C-P. The organization says it will expand its statewide economic boycott.
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[Clinton-Disbar]

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President Clinton's attorney says he'll fight a lawsuit seeking to take away his law license.
The suit was filed today by an Arkansas Supreme Court committee.
It's based on complaints by the Southeastern Legal Foundation that say Clinton lied in the Paula Jones case.
The case probably won't be resolved before the president leaves office.

[Video]

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If you saw a tornado what would you do?
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Most people would probably go the other way, but not the photographers who captured this video. They drove toward this twister in Texas.
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The storm chasers caught up with the twister in Bird City Kansas- grabbing these amazing pictures.
The tornado did some structural damage to surrounding farmhouses- but no injuries reported.
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Bill Guthridge resigns as the head coach at North Carolina, Kansas coach Roy Williams says he has permission from Kansas to talk to the Tar Heels about the coaching vacancy and Martin Martin has a new sponsor.
But first our Extra Point.
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The Boston Red Sox have filled a hole at third base. The Red Sox acquired Ed Sprague from the San Diego Padres for two minor league pitchers.
Sprague, a member of the Toronto blue Jays team that won the World Series in 1992 and 1993, is hittinbg 247 with 10 homers and 25 R-B-I's.
And here are tonight's scores.
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[S-Guthridge]

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Several weeks ago, Bill Guthridge said he was looking forward to at least a couple of more years on the bench as North Carolina's head basketball coach.
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But today Guthridge resigned as the Tar Heels head coach. Guthridge, who just returned from Europe on a vacation with his wife, said it was the toughest decision he's had to make in his career.
The 62 year old Guthridge is leaving Carolina after three seasons and two trips to the final four.
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Former player and assitant coach Phil Ford is also leaving the bench. Sources say Ford is moving to another job in the athletic department.

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Reports that former Tar Heel assistant Roy Williams has accepted the North Carolina job are not true.
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Williams has close ties to the University and this evening he said officials at Kansas have given him permission to talk with North Carolina about the job.
Williams has coached the Jayhawks for 10 seasons and Williams says he expects to make some type of decision by July seventh.
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[S-River]

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The fourth of July fireworks got an early start tonight at the New River Valley Speedway.
Mike Stevens and Photographer Lynn Eller have the explosive details.
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[S-Racing]

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The field is set for tomorrow night's Pepsi 400 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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This afternoon, Roush Racing was the one making all of the moves as it announced that Mark Martin will give up Valvoline for Viagra as his main sponsor next season.
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[WIPE TO PINNACLE 1010] And don't forget you can watch the Pepsi 400 tomorrow night at 8 right here on WDBJ-7.
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[S-Graham]

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So far the summer of 2000 has been a time to remember for former Virginia Tech and Pulaski County kicker Shayne Graham.
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This afternoon, the Big East's conference's all-time leading scorer took time out to shoot an upcoming promo for Your Hometown Station. He also took a moment to talk about the recent contract he signed with the Saints and his return to New Orleans.
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Graham will be back in New Orleans next month for mini-camp, but tomorrow he will be wearing a tuxedo and helping marry off his best friend and former holder Caleb Hurd.
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[vo nat con't] If Graham can make it in the league, he'll be the first Pulaski County star to make it big since wide receiver Gary Clark.
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[Fri-Kicker]

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And now it's time to say goodbye to a good friend-
Patrick Evans is leaving News 7 for California- He will be the main weather anchor for the Orange County Newschannel.
It was 10 years ago that Patrick Started here.
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[dissolve out] ((THIS MAN ON MY LEFT IS THE NEWEST MAN IN OUR WEATHER DEPARTMENT PATRICK EVANS FROM WVIR A UVA MAN FROM WAY BACK NO DOUBT.
Fresh out of Charlottesville- Partick stromed onto the weather scene in Ronaoke- stepping into the role on the Eleven o'clock news. SOME PRETTY GOOD... CONCERN WITH.
Almost instantly Patrick's on camera ease and wit came through- both on the weather set- WE'RE GONNA CLEAR THINGS OUT.. AM I MAKING MYSELF PERFECTLY CLEAR
And in the field- where... with Patrick there was rarely a dull moment. BLONDE IS REALLY THE BEST THING THIS SEASON.. IT'S BETTER THAN MY TOUPEE. IT'S A BENTAROG.. A BEAR CAT.. SEE THEY LIKE... PATRICK: WHAT'S HIS NAME. JIM HANNA: HIS NAME IS K.C. PATRICK: OK
It wasn't always easy getting Patrick to the weather set though. JEAN TOSSES TO PATRICK.. HE'S NOT THERE. WHEELS OVER hi! And Patrick Evans is here. just in!
And sometimes it was hard keeping him awake through the day!
But most of the time we just envied him-
Mostly because he always made his work seem so much fun- PATRICK WAIT A MINUTE FOR SOME REASON.. YOU'VE... cow jokes..etc... Patrick: Let's go to viewernet.))

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