WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 12/27/00

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The first court appearance for a 17- year old Roanoke girl accused of murder.
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The best way to get out of debt is to STAY out of debt. If it's already too late for you, we'll look at ways to deal with the Christmas credit card bills that are in the mail
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In sports, Michael Vick and the rest of the Hokies started practicing in Jacksonville, Bud Foster takes himself out of the running for the UVA coaching job
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now former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky appears to be leading the pack to replace George Welsh as the Cavs' head coach.
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The weekend weather threat appears to be evaporating. We'll explain and have a Wednesday Weatherschool coming up. [open]
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A teenager accused of murdering a Roanoke woman will be tried as an adult.
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[ANCHOR=Keith]
Good evening, I'm Keith Humphry.

[Stabbing]

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17-year-old Nastassia Nakita Brown made her first appearance in court today.
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Prosecutors say Brown stabbed and killed 22-year old Monique Swain early yesterday morning.
Family members say Swain died while shielding her younger sister from Brown, in a dispute about Brown's ex-boyfriend.
Prosecutors say Brown will automatically be tried as an adult.
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((MELVIN HILL-ASST. COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY: THERE IS A STATUE THAT STATES IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS CHARGED OVER 14 AND CHARGED WITH CERTAIN CRIMES, MURDER BEING ONE OF THEM. THEN THE INITIAL HEARING IN JUVENILE COURT BECOMES A PREMILIMARY HEARING AND THE JUDGE DECIDING IF IT IS SENT TO THE GRAND JURY. OBVIOUSLY, IN CIRCUIT COURT WHERE THE DEFENDANT WILL BE TRIED AS AN ADULT.))
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The judge appointed a public defender in Brown's case and scheduled a hearing for January 9th.
She is being held without bail.
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[Bland-Body]

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The bones discovered on Walker Mountain in Bland County are apparently the skeletal remains of two people. Two men searching for soda bottles discovered the remains wrapped in plastic and a blue blanket about a week ago. Authorities are treating the deaths as a homicide but have not yet identified the bodies. State police say one of the victim's skulls has not been located.

[Patient-Records]

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Patients will soon not have to worry as much about whether their medical information is being kept private.
The President has issued new regulations protecting medical privacy.
Those who violate it could face civil and CRIMINAL penalties.
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Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton has more what this new law means for patients.
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Keith, The new rules will set boundaries on doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies on how they use a patients medical records and who they release information to.
The law requires a patients' written permission before any of the personal information is shared with others.
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((BETH COLE/LEWIS GALE MED. CTR: I PERSONALLY FEEL THAT THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD AND EVERYONE BEING ON-LINE IS THE CATALYST THAT BROUGHT THESE REGULATIONS ABOUT. THE CONCERN THAT INFORMATION IS MORE EASILY ACCESSIBLE NOW, THEN IT WOULD BE TO WALK DOWN TO A MEDICAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT AND PULL CHARTS))
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And President Clinton say that's one of the main reasons for the new rules --which takes affect in two years.
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((IT IS QUITE A PROBLEM THAT WITH THE CLICK OF MOUSE YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT BY PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW WHO AREN'T PHYSICIANS FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE ))
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Beth Cole is the Director of Information Systems for Lewis Gale Medical Centers.
She says the hospital already implemented new procedures in anticipate of the law.
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((BETH COLE: RUNNING SECURITY AUDITS ON OUR PATIENTS ACCOUNTS, MAKING SURE WE HAVE A SECURITY COMMITTEE SET UP HERE AT THE HOSPITAL, THAT COVERS ANY KIND OF BREECHES OR ISSUES THAT MIGHT ARISE))
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Cole says only authorized personnel have access to patients records -- and there are specific guidelines as to what an employee can have access to when doing their job.
And Cole says the new rules will help give patients more peace of mind about the confidentiality of their medical records.
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((IT ENSURES THAT EACH HOSPITAL HAS TO HAVE SAFE GUARDS TO MAKE SURE THAT INFORMATION IS BEING PROTECTED IN HOW WE USE IT AND HOW WE TRANSMIT IT WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS))
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They new rules will also give patients the right to look at their records and request corrections.
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Keith,

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A 21-year old Rustburg man died early this morning in an accident in Pittsylvania County.
It happened just before six on Route 29.
State Police say Nathan Asher Neel was heading south when he hit the median.
Neel was ejected from his ford explorer.
The vehicle ended up in the northbound side of the highway and caught fire.
Neel was pronounced dead at Lynchburg General a short time later.
Officers say he was not wearing his seat belt.

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Highway 501 north of Boonsboro was closed most of the afternoon, because of a tractor trailer accident.
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The chip truck had been taking a downhill turn when it tipped over into the oncoming lane of traffic. No one was injured. Emergency crews closed the road early this afternoon to right the rig.
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((USUALLY WHEN A TRUCK OVERTURNS LIKE THIS YOU HAVE A LOT OF DIESEL FUEL SPILLING AND STUFF AND WE'RE ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE, SO WE WAS A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT THAT BUT RIGHT NOW THE TANKS ARE SEALED UP AND DOIN' JUST FINE.))
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The truck driver was cited for taking the curve too quickly.
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[Holiday-Hangover]

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Bargain shoppers have been drinking in the after-Christmas sales... Just wait 'til those debt hangovers kick in! The Consumer Credit Counseling Service is standing by to help you recover from holiday binging.
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Business reporter Jennifer Miele is at Tanglewood Mall tonight...
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Keith, its places like this where shoppers get themselves into financial trouble.
The Consumer Credit Counseling Service says the first step towards recovery is to put the credit cards down. ((ROLLCUE:...the credit cards down.))
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((CLOTHES, JEWELRY.)) [BUTT BUTT BUTT BUTT] ((ALL THE PLAY STATION GAMES, CD'S I BOUGHT.)) [RUNS04]
You did it again. You bought yourself the perfect gift. What's the harm? Besides it's 20 percent off.
Maybe mom will charge those shoes for you.
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((CHANNELLE RUPERT/HOLIDAY SHOPPER: SINCE IT WAS THE LAST PAIR, SHE CHARGED IT FOR ME AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF AND I HAVE TWO WEEKS TO PAY IF OFF WITH MY WORK AND ALL, SO AFTER PAYING IT OFF IN TWO DAYS FROM ALL MY CHRISTMAS MONEY I WAS LIKE GOOD, DEBT FREE.)) [RUNS12]
The average American family spent more than a thousand dollars on Christmas gifts this year, and they put most of it on credit cards.
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((STEVE PUBLICOVER/CCCS: FAMILIES GET SO BUSY THESE DAYS. THERE TENDS TO BE A LOT OF GUILT ASSOCIATED WITH THAT. YOU CAN'T SPEND QUALITY TIME SO WHEN THE HOLIDAYS ROLL AROUND YOU CAN KIND OF COMPENSATE BY OVERSPENDING.)) [RUNS10]
Steve Publicover from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service says getting a good deal isn't really saving any money... you're still spending, especially when you charge. ((STEVE PUBLICOVER/CCCS: MOST PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE INTEREST CAN BUILD UP IF YOU JUST MAKE THE MINIMUM PAYMENT EACH MONTH. AND HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE YOU TO REPAY THOSE DEBTS.)) [RUNS10]
Publicover isn't selling a lie. Some Americans will spend 20 years and two thousand dollars in interest paying for THIS Christmas. Here are some tips to cure holiday debt hangovers. [PRE PRO]
Stop charging until all of your balances are paid.
Total up holiday charges to get a clear picture of holiday debt.
Develop a repayment plan, consider a part-time job.
Always pay off cards with highest interest first.
And finally, budget for next year. [END PRE PRO] ((STEVE PUBLICOVER/CCCS: WHAT WE CAN DO IS HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OUT OF YOUR BUDGET, OUT OF YOUR LIVING EXPENSES. WE CAN CONTACT THE CREDITORS AND NEGOTIATE FOR LOWER PAYMENTS. THE PAYMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH US.)) [RUNS09]))
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Now, experts say going to the Mall isn't dangerous, as long as you have a plan.
So be sure to budget and you should be in the clear. [TAKE PINNACLE PAGE]
For free advice on your finances, you can call the C-C-C-S at 366-2227.
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Keith.

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Coming up on News 7 - Some Virginia Power customers can expect to ring in the New Year with rising electric bills. We'll tell you why.
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And Buena Vista's headstrong request to keep these Presidents is a bust. That's still ahead.
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A three judge panel will hear arguments next week for and against Clifton Forge becoming a town.
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The judges will hear from residents as well as attorneys for the city of Clifton Forge and Alleghany County. The panel is expected to render a decision before February eighth. If the judges approve a reversion agreement, voters in Clifton Forge will vote on the issue in the spring. The meeting will be held next Tuesday at two in Alleghany County Circuit Court in Covington.
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Customers of Dominion Virginia Power will be paying more for their electricity, starting the first of the year.
The State Corporation Commission is letting the utility pass on higher fuel costs to homeowners and businesses. [TAKE PINNACLE 1008]
The typical residential customer now pays about 80 dollars a month for electricity. [TAKE PINNACLE 1009]
That will go up to just over 83 dollars, an increase of about three and a half percent.
The S-C-C will be holding hearings to decide if the fuel increase is justified. If not, customers will get refunds.

[First-Night]

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The town of Blacksburg will welcome the New Year a little differently this weekend. First Night will make its debut in downtown - providing music and fun for the whole family.
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The non-alcoholic party will give those who can't make it to the Gator Bowl an alternative for ringing in the new year.
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((I THINK WE ARE REAL EXCITED THIS IS SOMETHING WE'VE PUT A LOT OF HEART INTO AND PLANNING INTO AND WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT WAYS TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR OUR CITIZENS AND FOR PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF BLACKSBURG, ALSO AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SOME OF THE OTHER KINDS OF CELEBRATIONS THEY COULD BE DOING.))
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The event will be spread throughout Blacksburg with some activities at The Lyric Theater and Baylees on Main street.

The celebration starts at seven p.m New Year's Eve and will last until midnight.
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[Gilmore]

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Governor Gilmore plans to ring in the New Year at home - and you're invited.
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The governor and his wife Roxane will once again be hosting an open house at the executive mansion on New Year's Day.
Several hundred people showed up last year, to celebrate the renovations to the historic home.
The Gilmores will greet guests at the mansion from two to four this Monday afternoon.
And the building will be open for self-guided tours.
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[Stocks]

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Bargain hunters put aside earnings worries and went in search of technology and retail stocks that have been beaten down as late as a day ago. [TAKE DOW & NASDAQ PAGE]
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The Dow gained 111-points. NASDAQ rose 46.
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[BV-Heads]

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Buena Vista's most famous residents are getting a new address.
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Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor have made their home in Buena Vista for nearly four months.
The giant busts were loaned to the city by the developer of a presidential theme park scheduled to open next year. Last week, the director of Buena Vista's parks and recreation department wrote to Everette Newman hoping to make the busts a permanent part of Glen Maury Park. Newman says the busts can NOT stay and that they'll be moved to his theme park in York County in the spring.
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But Newman says he is interested in meeting with city leaders about developing a theme park of famous Virginians.

[Gator-Bet]

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Blacksburg Mayor Roger Hedgepeth was on the phone today, placing a bet, backing the Virginia Tech Hokies in this year's Gator Bowl.
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This is the second year the town of Blacksburg has made a bet on its bowl opponent. If Tech wins, government officials in Clemson, South Carolina will have to wear Hokie jerseys to their public meetings. Tech's bowl loss last year forced Blacksburg town council members into wearing Florida State jerseys. Mayor Hedgepeth is hoping the outcome is a little different this year.
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((I THINK IT'S GONNA BE AN EXCITING GAME, HIGH SCORING GAME AND I THINK TECH WILL HAVE JUST A FEW POINTS MORE THAN CLEMSON.))
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Tech is planning to send the team jerseys straight from Blacksburg to Clemson, if the Hokies win.
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[Sports tease]

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Coming up, former Penn State Defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky may be on his way to UVA, the Hokies hit the practice field in preparation for Clemson and the Gator Bowl and
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the Tech players are seeing red after being knocked out of a BCS Bowl. The Tigers may have to pay.
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[S-Bowl]

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Virginia Tech started its week of practices in Jacksonville today.
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Frank Beamer says today's practice started their normal game week preparations.
He says the starting defense practices against Tech's starting offense so the "D" should be well prepared for Clemson's quarterback Woody Dantzler.
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[S-BCS]

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A lot of folks will tell you the Virginia Tech football team has gotten over being left out of the BCS equation and banished to the Gator Bowl.
But the fact is, the Hokies are a bunch of angry players on a mission. Tonight, Mike Stevens tells us why that could be bad news for Clemson.
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(( `You need only check out the recent history of the Gator Bowl to understand why the Hokies are favored to Tame the Tigers. After the 1997 season, North Carolina was in a situation similar to Tech's. The Tarheels had just finished a 10-and-1 regular season - yet they too were passed over by the big bowls. On January 1st 1998 - the Tarheels took their frustrations out Frank Beamer and his boys - whipping Tech 42-to-3. ((WILLIE PILE:)) A healthy Vick should be enough to help the Hokies realize their goals. But Michael remembers the problems he had against Clemson last season and he knows he'll get an eyeful from their defensive leader next Monday afternoon. ((MICHAEL VICK:)) ((KEITH ADAMS:)) Our coverage from Jacksonville will be highlighted by a Tech 2000 half hour special this Saturday night at 7 right her

e on Your Hometown Station. Mike Stevens News 7 Sports.)) [S-Foster]

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Earlier today, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster formally withdrew his name from consideration for the UVa job. Foster says the timing just wasn't right. He also says it wouldn't be right to leave his mentor for the past 21 years.
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Foster has played and coached under Beamer since the two first met back in 1979 at Murray State.

[S-Sandusky]

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The field for the UVa heading coaching job is getting smaller, and one name is being mentioned more often than others.
The Washington Post website is reporting...
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Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky appears to be the frontrunner.
He retired last year after 32 seasons as an assistant under Joe Paterno, 23 of those as defensive coordinator.
The 56 year old has ties to Virginia. He played under George Welsh when Welsh was an assistant at Penn State.
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The website says Sandusky even has part of his staff lined up.
Former Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell apparently will be Sandusky's offensive coordinator. Caldwell has reportedly met with UVA officials.
Sandusky and Caldwell could not be reached for comment. [Wx-Tape]
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[AM-6Promo]

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It's been six months since David Bowers left office as Roanoke's Mayor.
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For now, he's working on building a law practice.
But he won't rule out another run for office in the future.
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[SS=Tonight at Six]
Hear what else the former mayor has in store tonight on News 7 at Six.