WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 11/03/00

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More layoffs at one New River Valley company- while another region finds out its getting new jobs.
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Plus Forest fires bring hazy skies to the region- and a warning about air qualty.
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In Sports, Steve Mason will be live with the Hokies from Miami ,
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and on health check, we'll examine the problems of acid reflux. It's not just a simple case of heart burn.
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Another blow to workers in the New River Valley- more pink slips are going out-
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The layoffs are again at Volvo- some workers will lose their jobs at an especially tough time- just before the holidays.
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The company told workers at the Dublin plant this morning.
200 workers will be laid off after Thanksgiving.
Another 200 will take a two week unpaid leave BEFORE Thanskgiving.
Volvo says it has to cut truck production 30 percent to make up for an industry wide drop in new truck orders.

High fuel prices and low demand are hitting the company hard.
Union leaders say the layoffs will effect workers hired after November, 1997.
Volvo currently employs about 19-hundred union workers.
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Some better news for Henry County- A North Carolina company is bringing new styles AND new jobs there.
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Sara Lee Activewear bought the former Tultex distribution center.
The company is not only adding 300 new jobs, but it's moving 250 current employees in Henry County to the new building.
Workers will produce and market clothing for Champion, Hanes and Ralph Lauren.
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Tc:00:06:20 ((GERALD EVANS/SARA LEE CEO: WE BELIEVE THIS FACILITY IS A WIN WIN FOR MARTINSVILLE, HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA AND SARA LEE. SARA LEE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE OR EFFICIENCY AND BETTER SERVICE OUR CUSTOMERS. WITH THAT COMES NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS COMMUNITY.))
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Sara Lee almost moved its distribution center to Florida.
But Virginia offered to pay for one and half million dollars in building renovations.
The company expects to invest 25 million dollars over the next two years at the facility.
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It's a blast from the past- and it smells of alcohol.
George W. Bush today faced questions about a drunk driving arrest from TWENTY-FOUR years ago.
Some are questioning the timing of the revelation-
Lee Cowan is with the Bush camp with the latest.
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(( After a week of attacking Al Gore's character, today George W. Bush was defending his own. GEORGE W. BUSH, REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: "It's become clear to America that in the course of this campaign I have made mistakes in my life. But I'm proud to tell you I've learned from those mistakes."
But a day after being forced to admit he was arrested for drunk driving -- the Bush camp was struggling to put to rest questions that the Texas Governor had covered it up. KAREN HUGHES, BUSH COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: The only time Governor Bush has ever been previously asked whether he had ever been arrested for drinking, he responded, quote, "I do not have a perfect record as a youth."
That record goes back 24 years -- when the Texas Governor pleaded guilty to a misdeamenor of driving under the influence.
He had kept it a closely guarded family secret -- not even his twin daughters knew. And with only four days left before election day -- the Bush camp claims the leak was timed for political gain. KAREN HUGHES, BUSH COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: "I think the Democrats owe the American people an explanation."

The Gore camp says it's not responsible. And says it has no ties to this man -- Tom Connolly -- who released the information to a reporter last night.
A self-procalimed Democrat, he says voters were entitled to know. Voters aren't so sure. .won't make any difference.." LEE COWAN/CBS NEWS: "But while voters may claim it doesn't make a difference, - the charge does distract from the Governor's message in the final days of tough campaign -- a campaign where everyone knew anything could happen. Last night, it did. Lee Cowan, CBS News, Saginaw, Michigan."))

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While some question the timing of the report, the Gore camp insists it had nothing to do with it-
So while Bush grabs headlines over his past- Al Gore is talking about the future.
Teri Okita has more.
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(( ON A DAY WHEN THE ATTENTION SHIFTED TO HIS OPPONENT'S PAST, VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE -INSTEAD- FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.
"I THINK WE NEED MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS ... PROSPERITY GOING." 10:46:19
IN MISSOURI -- A KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE -- GORE CONTINUED HIS PLEDGE TO SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY, IMPROVE EDUCATION, AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY. BUT HE MADE NO MENTION OF GEORGE W BUSH'S ARREST FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL 24 YEARS AGO.
IN FACT, THE GORE CAMPAIGN HAS STEERED CLEAR OF THE REVELATION SINCE IT FIRST SURFACED ON THURSDAY. BUSH QUESTIONS THE TIMING OF THE REPORT, BUT THE GORE CAMP INSISTS IT HAD NOTHING TO WITH THE STORY.
EVEN THOUGH THE D-U-I ARREST IS OFF-LIMITS, GORE IS STILL VOICING CONCERNS ABOUT THE GOVERNOR'S ABILITY TO LEAD THE NATION. IN IOWA TODAY, GORE SLAMMED BUSH FOR SAYING SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A FEDERAL PROGRAM.
"DO YOU WANT TO ENTRUST THE OVAL OFFICE TO SOMEBODY WHO DOESN'T EVEN KNOW SOCIAL SECURITY IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM?" 14:32:40 WITH FOUR DAYS TO GO, GORE HAS HIS OWN PROBLEMS TO DEAL WITH. HE'S CAMPAIGNING ONCE AGAIN IN HIS HOME STATE OF TENNESSEE, WHERE SOME POLLS SHOW HIM TRAILING. GORE HAS NEVER LOST AN ELECTION HERE AND PRIDE AS MUSH AS POLITICS IS ON THE LINE. TERI OKITA, CBS NEWS, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE.))

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Have you noticed it's hazy out?
It's coming from forest fires in West Virginia, where 77 fires are burning in 19 counties.
Now those fires are affecting air quality here.
In fact, state health officials have issued a health advisory in Southwest Virginia.
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Health officials say people with some health conditions could experience adverse effects from forest fire smoke.
If you have heart or lung disease, asthma or allergies, you could be affected. The children and elderly may also be affected.
If you are at risk, health officials urge you to avoid outdoor activities. You should also keep windows and doors closed if you notice a lot of smoke in your neighborhood.
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Authorities trying to solve a murder in Campbell County want to hear from an anonymous caller again. We'll have that story after the break.
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And we'll catch up with a young man whose special birth made news in the Valley 17 years ago.
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Investigators say they may have a good lead in the murder of a Campbell County store owner last week, but they need an anonymous tipster to call them back.
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75-year old Melvin Giles was shot to death during a robbery in his store last Thursday.
Yesterday, an anonymous caller phoned the Bedford County sheriff's office to say they'd seen a suspicious vehicle near the store that night and gave police the license number.
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((ROBERT MAXEY/CAMPBELL CO. SHERIFF: WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO CHECK INTO THAT AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT THERE COULD BE SOME VALIDITY TO THE INFORMATION. SO IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE PERSON WHO CALLED THE BEDFORD SHERIFF'S OFFICE GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH US.))
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Maxey says the person can call the Campbell County sheriff's office at 804- 592- 9580 or the Central Virginia Crimestoppers line at 1- 888- 798- 5900.
They can remain anonymous.
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The Roanoke Valley's first test tube baby is now 17 years old -- and he's still blazing a trail, both on the football field and in the classroom. Tonight he tries to capture the District Championship with his Northside High School teammates.
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Tina Tenret caught up to Daniel Kirby and is here with more.
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Daniel Kirby's used to beating the odds, Jean.
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Doctors told his parents they had a one in five chance of conceiving a child by in vitro fertilization. But, along came Daniel on the first try, making Roanoke Valley history as its first test tube baby.
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Daniel, a medical breakthrough, opened his eyes to reporters and flashbulbs. Little did he know the cameras had been on him since sperm first met egg. He gobbled up the attention as he learned to crawl -- and by the time he was six, Daniel knew he was different.
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((TOM KIRBY/FATHER: WE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM DISCUSSING SEX OR IN VITRO WITH HIM. WE DISCUSSED BOTH AT AN EARLY AGE BECAUSE I THOUGHT YOU COULDN'T DISCUSS ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER.))
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And now -- 17-year-old Daniel Kirby is still setting himself apart -- playing both sides of the ball for Northside High School and scoring a spot in the National Honor Society as an aspiring engineer. He says his unusual start keeps him from judging other people's differences.
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((DANIEL KIRBY/FORMER TEST TUBE BABY: AS A CHILD MY MOTHER ALWAYS TOLD ME I WAS A SPECIAL BABY SO I GUESS I WAS PROUD TO BE AN IN VITRO-LY BORN KID. butt butt butt LYNN KIRBY/MOTHER: I WOULD DO IT AGAIN. IN FACT, WE TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. WE RECOMMENDED IT WHEN HE WAS LITTLE AND WE'D STILL RECOMMEND IT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME CONCEIVING. HE'S BEEN A BLESSING AND JUST THE LIGHT OF OUR LIVES.))
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For parents who are considering in vitro fertilization -- the procedure no longer requires doctors to cut a woman's stomach. They have also increased the chances of pregnancy and reduced the risk of multiple births by letting the sperm and egg develop longer in the lab.
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But doctors say the procedure still costs about eight-thousand-dollars and is NOT covered by insurance.

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Opera Roanoke is getting ready for its next big production. Jacey Birch is standing by to tell us what it is going to involve.
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After opening the season with the magical "Elixir of Love"... Opera Roanoke has a big act to follow.
This weekend instead of being in a play setting... the big focus will be on the singers and their voices.
Jacey Birch is here to tell us more about the weekend opera feature in Roanoke.
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Coming up today in Sports, Steve Mason will report live from Miami as the Virginia Tech Hokies get ready for tomorrows big game,
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And on health check, we'll tell you why that heart burn may be the sign of a more serious problem.
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Do you suffer from heartburn- If you do you're among the estiimated 30-percent of the population that do- at least once a week.
Those suffering more frequently might actually have acid reflux disease or GERD.
As Joy Sutton reports- it can be serious if left untreated.
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(( Roy Wood remembers the days when all he could basically eat was soup and mashed potatoes -- because that's all his stomach could handle. Often, he could barely hold down food.
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Wood suffers from GERD. For the past ten years he has taken Prilosec to treat it.
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((ROY WOOD: IT'S LIKE A NEW LIFE TO YOU ACTUALLY. AFTER YOU'VE BEEN WHERE YOU COULD HARDLY EAT))
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((WE THINK THAT ACID REFLUX DEVELOPS IN MOST PATIENTS BECAUSE THEIR MUSCLE BETWEEN THEIR SWALLOWING TUBE AND THEIR STOMACH RELAXES TOO MUCH OF THE TIME. SO OVER TIME THEY GET A LOT OF ACID EXPOSURE TO THE BOTTOM OF THEIR SWALLOWING TUBE))

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((DR. CLINT POLHAMUS: SOME PEOPLE CAN BE VERY RESISTANT TO THIS AND IT DOESN'T BOTHER THEM AND OTHER PEOPLE CAN DEVELOP ULCERS, OR LINING CHANGES OR EVEN CANCER))
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Some of the symptoms of acid reflux disease include:
non-cardiac chestpain, heartburn, difficult or painful swallowing, choking spells, frequent belching and a bitter taste in the mouth.
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((DR. CLINT POLHALMUS: GENERALLY YOU CAN KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL WITH THE MEDICATIONS WE HAVE TODAY OR WITH SURGERY. IT DOESN'T INEVITABLY LEAD TO CANCER, MOST PATIENTS DO NOT GET CANCER ))
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But for most suffers like Wood it's a condition he will always have.
But Wood says with treatment he can live with it.
Joy Sutton, News 7, Salem.))
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Doctor Polhamus says about 1 out 100 people with GERD will actually develop cancer.
White males 50 and older are most at risk.

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Tomorrow marks the anniversary of an event that few Roanokers will ever forget.
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On November 4th, 1985, most people in the Valley had more to worry about than the election that day.
More than six and a half inches of rain fell in a 24 hour period. Most of Downtown was flooded as the Roanoke River reached 23 feet. That's about twice the flood stage. Roanoke photographer Tommy Firebaugh fought the waters to capture the historic event on film. He has devoted part of his webpage to the pictures he made that day. Firebaugh has won numerous awards for his pictures. Along with his flood photographs, he has spent years documenting the history and scenes of the Valley.
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[take Pinnacle Page Full] If you would like to visit Tommy Firebaugh's photography page, you can find it through a link to our website at WDBJ-7-

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The Caribbean island of Montserrat is bracing itself for another volcanic eruption.
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Pressure inside the (Sue-free-air) Soufriere volcano appears to be growing and scientists fear an eruption may be imminent.
Several thousand people were evacuated to northern areas of the island, other parts of the Caribbean and England after the volcano erupted in June 1997, killing a number of people.
The acting governor of Montserrat last week told residents to keep clear of the eastern slopes of the volcano. He said the exclusion zone in that area would be strictly enforced.
The warning comes after the local Volcano Observatory reported the dome of the (Sue-free-air) Soufriere continued to grow and that a collapse was likely.
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It's now time for our two minute sports ticker. The second ranked Virginia Tech Hokies are about 18 hours away from their big battle with Miami. [TOSS TO MASON LIVE IN MIAMI] Steve Mason now checks in from sunny Miami where well over 70 thousand fans will be on hand to see if Tech can make it six straight over the Canes. [STEVE FULL SCREEN]
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