WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 10/13/00

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Coming up on News 7-
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Mourning the sailors lost in the U-S-S Cole blast including one man from Southside.
Plus she's going coast to coast to break a world record. Tonight she's in Roanoke.
Some big matchups in High School football tonight- We'll have highlights-
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News 7 is coming up next.

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A military salute in Norfolk... and a moment of silence in Southside tonight for the sailors killed in the U-S-S Cole bombing.
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Seven sailors are dead and ten others missing and presumed dead-
Three of the sailors are from Virginia- including one from right here in this region.
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Tonight in Norfolk, a ceremony honoring the sailors killed in the explosion.
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A flyover and a moment of silence for the sailors- military officials say they're treating the bombing as an act of terrorism.
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In Pittsylvania County, friends, family and neighbors took a moment before Dan River High School football game to remember Timothy Saunders.
The Ringgold native was one of the seven Cole sailors confirmed dead.
Surae Chinn talked to his family earlier today.
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[Saunders]

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(( He was more than the sailor who enlisted 11 years ago and died aboard the U-S-S Cole. He was a man married to Jacqueline with two daughters. 32 year old Timothy Saunders came from this small town of Ringgold and leaves behind a sister who can't believe he's gone.
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((FELECIA SAUNDERS/VICTIM'S SISTER: IT'S LIKE A SHOCK RIGHT NOW. IT'S A NIGHTMARE. I FEEL LIKE I'LL WAKE UP AND IT WOULD ALL BE OVER WITH. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE.)) [RUNS:15]
She couldn't believe it when the two Navy officers parked their car and came to the door last night.
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((FELECIA SAUNDERS/VICTIM'S SISTER: THEY CAME IN AND SAT HER DOWN AND TOLD US TIM WAS ONE OF THE MEN WHO WAS FOUND DEAD.)) [RUNS: 08]
Since then the news has sent a string of shock waves through Timothy's hometown. He went to high school at Dan River. He played varsity football track and wrestling. The principal there Clarissa Knight remembers teaching timothy in her chorus class.
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((CLARISSA KNIGHT/DAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL; IT JUST SHOWS THAT IT DOESN'T MATTER WHER YOU COME FROM. SOMETHING SO GLOBAL CAN HIT A PLACE LIKE RINGGOLD IT'S PRETTY AMAZING. IT LEAVES A TREMENDOUS IMPACT.)) [RUNS:15]))
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[Cole-Virginians]

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Two other Virginians are being mourned tonight as victims in the attack on the U-S-S Cole.
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Hull Maintenance Technician Third Class Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter is from Mechanicsville.
The Navy listed him as missing.
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((GLORIA CLODFELTER/MOTHER: I WANT TO GET ON A PLANE SO BAD I CAN'T STAND IT, TO FLY OVER THERE AND SEE IF I CAN HELP IN SOME WAY. HELP THOSE POOR BOYS OUT BECAUSE IT'S JUST HARD. I CAN'T TAKE THE WAITING.))
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((JOHN CLODFELTER/FATHER: YOU ALWAYS HEAR ABOUT THESE THINGS HAPPENING. YOU SEEM THEM ON TV. BUT YOU DON'T REALLY THINK IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU I GUESS.))
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The U-S-S Cole sailed from Norfolk in August, bound for the Persian Gulf.
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The other Virginian is Sailor James Rodrick McDaniels of Norfolk.
The Navy reports he was killed in the blast.

[USS-Cole]

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American investigators are pouring into Yemen- to search for clues in the bombing.
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FBI Teams, medical trauma experts, investigators and security officials- are all beginning to arrive.
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((ADM. ROBERT NATTER/U.S. NAVY: THIS IS A SENSELESS ACT OF APPARENT TERRORISM IS NOT ONE WE WILL TAKE LIGHTLY.))
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The Cole was making a refueling stop in the port of Aden when it was attacked. Military officials say the destroyer's captain had no reason to fear a small boat that approached with two men standing at attention.
The boat suddenly turned into the ship and upon collision- set off a massive explosion.
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((ADM. VERN CLARK/U.S. NAVY: IT WAS PART OF THE SUPPORT PARTY THAT WAS ASSISTING THE SHIP IN TYING UP THEIR BERTHING POSITION.))
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A military transport plane carrying the bodies arrived in Germany- today- it is the first step in the journey home to U-S soil.
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[I-73]

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The possible impact of interstate 73 has caused a lot of controversy.
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Tonight a new study was released about the possible economic impact the interstate could bring.
Emily Manetta, a doctoral student at Pennsylvania University conducted the study over the summer by looking at national trends in highway economics.
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((EMILY MANETTA: WHAT I FOUND WAS OVER ALL IN THE NATION WE HAVE A TREND OF DECREASING PROFITABILITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL HIGHWAYS AND THAT THE PROFITABILITY OF A RURAL HIGHWAY LIKE I-73 REALLY HASN'T BEEN EXAMINED THOROUGHLY.))

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Manetta says she hopes someone will conduct a more thorough study on interstate 73's economic impact.
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[81-Hearing]

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Now, a case involving Interstate 81.
The circuit judge who's been asked to solve the problems of speed and death on I- 81 has agreed to give the state more time to gather evidence.
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A hearing had been set for later this month, in the case Attorney Richard Lawrence brought against state highway officials.
The state prevailed upon Judge Richard Pattissall to wait for the results of a study being conducted by researchers at Virginia Tech.
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((THE COURT IS AWARE OF THE ECONOMICS. THE COURT IS AWARE OF THE INCONVENIENCE. BUT THE PRIMARY CONCERN OF THE COURT IS THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC.))
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The Tech study won't be completed before December, so it may be next year before Judge Pattisall actually considers the merits of the case.

[Bartender-Pat]

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Making your way into the Guinness Book of World Records can be quite a challenge.
But one bartender is trying to make a name all to herself in the book for bar tending in all 50 states.
Kate Weidaw sat down at the bar tonight to see what Bartender Pat is all about.
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((BARTENDER PAT: I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A GYPSY AT HEART AND I ALWAYS ADMIRE THESE SENIORS WHEN THEY RETIRE AND GET OUT AND SEE THIS COUNTRY AND I SAID WHY SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL I'M 65.))
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After 30 years of bar tending in Colorado and California Bartender Pat thought it was time to see America. So 147 days ago she set out from California and headed east, her goal... to be the first bartender in the Guinness Book of World Records to sling drinks in all 50 states. So far she's hit 29.

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After a day or two in one state she pulls out and heads to the next one. What she doesn't know is what bar she'll be pulling into.

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((IT'S WORD OF MOUTH AND REFERRAL AND HAVE THREE FOR ALASKA AND HAWAII.))
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During her journey some interesting people have pulled a stool up to her bar.

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((I'VE HAD MANY YOUNG AND DIRTY OLDER MEN WANT TO CRAWL INTO THE MOTOR HOME TO ACCOMPANY ME.))
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But she's making this mission on her own and hopes by the end of next year to end her journey in Hawaii with a drink in her hand and her name in the big book of world records. Kate Weidaw News 7 Roanoke.))
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Another day of violence in Israel.
Next on News 7, find out if there are any prospects for peace.
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And after more than two years, Wiley Drive is one step closer to re-opening to cars.
Find out why that's not sitting well with some residents.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((Hey sports fans I have the stuff tonight, It's week 8 of Friday Football Extra we'll check scores and highlights The Roanoke Express opened the East Coast Hockey League season against arch rival Richmond The Virginia Cavaliers held their men's and Women's basketball media day and Joe Nemechek will start on the pole at Talladega.
All that and more coming up in sports.))
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[Mideast-Peace]

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More gunfire in the streets of Israel-
Kimberly Dozier reports from the town of Ramallah, where much of the violence is centered.
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((IT'S NOT WAR ... BUT CLOSE ACROSS ISRAEL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES TODAY, PALESTINIAN RAGE.... MET ISRAELI FORCE. IN JERUSALEM, SOLDIERS HEADED OFF TROUBLE AT A MOSQUE AT TEMPLE MOUNT ... BY LIMITING WORSHIPPERS TO MEN 45 AND OLDER. POLICE ON HORSEBACK MOVED IN TO DISPERSE THE YOUNGER MEN ... AND UNDERCOVER AGENTS ARRESTED ALL WHO RESISTED. IN GAZA, PALESTINIANS TOOK THE STREETS AFTER PRAYER SERVICES THERE. AND IN RAMALLAH, GROUND ZERO OF ISRAELI RETALIATION FOR YESTERDAY'S MOB MURDER OF ITS SOLDIERS. THE YOUNG MEN HEADED FOR THE NEAREST ISRAELI OUTPOST.
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((OC)) THIS IS RAMALLAH'S ANSWER TO ISRAEL'S ROCKET ATTACKS. THERE IS A JEWISH SETTLEMENT UP THERE. A PALESTINIAN NEIGHBORHOOD DOWN THERE ... AND AN ISRAELIS DEFENSE POSITION IN BETWEEN. THEY'VE BEEN TRADING LIVE FIRE ALL AFTERNOON. THE YOUNG PALESTINIAN MEN SAY THEY CAN KEEP THIS UP FOREVER. NARR: THERE IS STILL TALK OF PEACE. AMERICAN OFFICIALS AND MIDEAST LEADERS HAVE BEEN ACTING AS GO-BETWEENS, TRYING TO KEEP THE TWO SIDES TALKING. THOUGH A WEEKEND SUMMIT IN EGYPT NOW SEEMS UNLIKELY. YASSER ARAFAT SAYS HE WON'T SIT DOWN WITH ISRAELIS UNTIL THEY REMOVE THEIR TROOPS FROM HIS TERRITORY. ISRAEL'S LEADERSHIP SAYS IT MUST PROTECT ITS PEOPLE FROM PALESTINIAN MILITANTS .. CLAIMING AFARAT HAS GIVEN THEM A GREEN LIGHT FOR TERROR. LOCKED TOGETHER BY ANGER AND FEAR .. NEITHER SIDE TRUSTS ENOUGH RIGHT NOW TO STEP BACK FROM THE BRINK. KIMBERLY DOZIER, CBS NEWS.))

[VMI-Arson]

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There's a second suspect in the arson case at Virginia Military Institute.
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Twan Redmond was indicted this week. The former V-M-I cadet is charged with arson and perjury. The feds say he lied about his own involvement and whether he knew Danny Payne had a hand in setting the fire in barracks.
John Daniel Payne has already pled guilty.
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Authorities believe the two men were upset over the way two of their fellow cadets had been drummed out of the corps. Redmond's BROTHER was one of those expelled that night ...in May, 1998.
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Still ahead on News 7, Robin has the warm weekend forecast.
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And Ferrum College cooks up some real-life business experience as students take over the local Subway.
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[Smith-Park]

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Roanoke City Council may decide the future of Wiley Drive on Monday.
Today city manager Darlene Burcham released her report recommending the road be reopened to two way traffic.
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For the last two years the road that runs through Smith Park has been closed to traffic.
During that time residents have taken advantage of the traffic-free, scenic road... riding bikes and jogging on it.
Former Mayoral Candidate and community activist Duane Howard says it will be a great loss to Roanoke if Wiley Drive IS re-opened.
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((DUANE HOWARD/COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: BY KEEPING THE PARK CLOSED PEOPLE ARE COMING IN FROM THE SUBURBS THEY ARE USING THE PARK AND SPEND THEIR MONEY IN ROANOKE IT'S A FUTURE QUALITY ISSUE.))
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In the report, Burcham says her recommendation to reopen the road was based on views expressed at public workshops.
Folks who want to keep Wiley Drive closed will hold a rally at Smith Park tomorrow at noon.
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[Ferrum-Subway]

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A Subway shop in Ferrum is the first in Virginia to be completely run by students.
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Ferrum College bought the franchise for ten thousand dollars then turned it over to students as a goldmine of business skills. Students run the books, hire and fire each other, and even design sandwiches you can only get at the Ferrum Subway -- like pizza and taco subs.
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((SUE PLAISANCE/STUDENT MGR.: WE'RE ABLE TO TAKE ALL THE CLASSROOM SKILLS IN MARKETING, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND APPLY IT TO A WORKING SITUATION WHICH IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS.))
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A Subway-trained supervisor makes sure students meet high food standards. They say they'll need customers from the community, not just the college, to keep the place going. College officials say they're not looking to make a profit. They treat this as an investment in students.
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A big night for high school football and the Express.
Roy Stanley is up next with sports.

[S-Cave]

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At Victory Stadium tonight Patrick Henry would host Cave Spring in the battle of the R-V-D.
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The Knights took the lead in the fourth quarter when Mike Bowers scored on the four yard run to make the score 17 to 14 Cave Spring.
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But Patrick Henry would cap a long drive when Jermaine Meyers takes it in from the one with 30 seconds left and the Patriots win the game 21 to 17.
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[S-Northside]

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Over at Northside the Vikings hosted the Wildcats of Rockbridge.
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The Vikings storm onto the field with plenty of Support as a host of Ballons welcome the team on homecoming night.

On the Wildcats first possession they move it to the five as Quarterback Jonathan Wilson goes over the middle and hits Aaron Hubbard he takes it in for the touchdown to make it 6 to nothing.
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The Vikings move it to the five as Tommy Morgan hands off to John Armstrong who takes it to the zone and scores the T-D the Vikings led 7 to 6 and Northside wins 34 to 24.
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[S-Craig]

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Up in the Highlands, Covington would welcome Craig County to Casey Field.
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These little Cougars were ready for the game.
Covington's Wesley Hostetter drops back and tosses the 34 yard T-d pass to Maurice Broadnax to make it 7 to nothing Cougars.
Leading 14 to nothing, Jason Hemp takes the handoff and goes to the right untouched on the three yard run and the Cougars win it 44 to 20.
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[FFe-Scores]

[SUPER=55-Cave Spring/17/Patrick Henry/21/Pulaski Co./27/William Fleming/10;]

[SUPER=55-Franklin Co./24/Halifax Co./46/E.C. Glass/0/G.W. Danville/21/Stuarts Draft/3/R.E. Lee/26.;]

[SUPER=55-Lord Botetourt/49/Alleghany/35/Blacksburg/28/Christiansburg/21/Salem/27/William Byrd/6;]

[SUPER=55-Northside/34/Rockbridge Co./24/Altavista/14/Gretna/54/Nelson Co./27/Appomattox/6;]

[SUPER=55-Chatham/8/William Campbell/12/Jefferson Forest/7/Brookville/26/Rustburg/10/Liberty/28;]

[SUPER=55-Staunton River/No/Heritage/Rpt./Gate City/No/Clintwood/Rpt./Marion/No/Lee/Rpt.;]

[SUPER=55-F. Collinsville/22/Bassett/19/Martinsville/21/Dan River/0/Patrick Co./29/Laurel Park/28;]

[SUPER=55-Tunstall/14/Magna Vista/35/Carroll Co./38/Ft. Chiswell/0/Tazewell/No/Graham/Rpt.;]

[SUPER=55-Coeburn/No/Grundy/Rpt./Princeton/33/Richlands/7/Chilhowie/No/John Battle/Rpt.;]

[SUPER=55-Rural Retreat/No/P.H. Glade Spring/Rpt./Holston/8/George Wythe/60/Northwood/38/Galax/18;]

[SUPER=55-Giles/45/Bland Co./13/Pocahontas/7/Grayson /20/Garden/34/Narrows/18;]

[SUPER=55-Craig Co./20/Covington/44/James River/No/Parry McCluer/Rpt./Glenvar/41/Auburn/6;]

[SUPER=55-Radford/21/E. Montgomery/0/Hargrave/16/St. Christopher's/19/Powell Valley/14/J. J. Kelly/6;]

[SUPER=55-North Cross/34/Fishburn/12;][S-College]

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VMI is on the road for a Southern Conference match up with U-T Chattanooga. The Keydets are still awaiting their first win. They are 0 and 4 in the conference and 0 and 6 overall.
Kickoff is 7-Oclock.
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Liberty played tonight and the Flames lost to Hofstra 42 to 14. Liberty is now 2 and 4.
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After a week off, The Ferrum returns to action tomorrow afternoon. The Panthers host Chowan in an Atlantic Central Football Conference game Kickoff is 1 oclock.

[S-Express]

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It was opening night at the Roundhouse as the Roanoke Express squared off against the Renegades from Richmond.
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Perry Florio behind the bench for his first game as the Express head coach.
A physcial game right off the face off as the Renegades check this Express player hard to the board and the rivarly begins.
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Then the Renegades get offensive the puck is along the boards then its centered to Dan Vandermeer he lets go of the slap shot and scores the goal to tie it at 1 and Richmond goes on to win it 2 to 1.
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[S-UVA]

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With the U-V-A football team off this week Virginia took the opportunity to hold its annual men's and women's basketball media day.
Steve Mason gives us a quick look at the 2000 Cavaliers.
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[S-Qualify]

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Joe Nemechek will lead the field when the green flag drops for the Talladega 500.
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[SUPER=03-Talladega, AL/ESPN2; :]

Nemechek captured the pole position with a speed of 190 point 279 miles per hour.
Bill Elliott, who set the track record before restrictor plate racing, will start on the outside. And here's a look at the top 25.
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[SUPER=0107-1. Joe Nemechek/190.279/2. Bill Elliottt/190.045/3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.//4. Jerry Nadeau//5. Tony Stewart//;
]
[SUPER=X5009;]
[SUPER=0107-6. Bobby Labonte//7. Kenny Wallace//8. Jeff Gordon//9. Dave Marcis//10. Steve Park//;]
[SUPER=X5009;]
[SUPER=0107-11. Ricky Rudd//12. Dale Jarrett//13. Stacy Compton//14. Ken Schrader//15. John Andretti//;]
[SUPER=X5009;]
[SUPER=0107-16. Kevin Lepage//17. Terry Labonte//18. Michael Waltrip//19. Bobby Labonte//20. Dale Earnhardt//;]
[SUPER=X5009;]
[SUPER=0107-21. Ward Burton//22. Jimmy Spencer//23. Johnny Benson//24. Mike Skinner//25. Elliott Sadler//;]
[RUNS=:25]
[OUT Q=....last driver."]
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Another big weekend of football on Your Hometown Station.
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Notre Dame and Navy kick it off at noon followed by the Auburn and Florida game.
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And on Sunday at noon we'll have the Baltimore Washington game at Fed Ex field in Landover.