WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 02/22/01

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Today on News 7 at 5, part Interstate 81 near Lexington is closed following a 20 vehicle pileup involving hazzardous materials. We'll have a live report.
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And the weather is blamed for a 130 car accident in Northern Virginia.
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Watch out for icy roads tonight as temperatures stay in the 20's. Quite a bit warmer weather is expected tomorrow.

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In other news, racing fans gather in North Carolin to pay their final respects to Dale Earnhardt,
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and in Medical News, we'll see how misconceptions are allowing AIDS to continue to strike area teenagers.
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Snow and sleet mean slick roads- and dozens of accidents.. AT least 150 vehicles are involved in several multi car wrecks.
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The snow and ice hit this morning- causing so many accidents state police say they can't even keep count.
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We begin near Lexington on Interstate 81.
This was most serious accident in this region... in Rockbridge County where cars and tractor trailers were involved in a 20 vehicle pileup-
It happened on the bridge over Buffalo Creek. No one was killed, but southbound lanes are still closed.
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Tonight Joe Dashiell is near the accident scene in Rockbridge County. Joe what is the latest on the situation?
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It's not just 81 with problems- There's also a multi vehicle wreck backing things up on Interstate 64 in Goochland County.
Its apparently near the Rockville exit and is backing traffic all the way to the 295 exit at Richmond.
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And on Interstate 95 things are a mess between Fredericksburg and D-C where there's a massive chain reaction wreck-

More than 120 cars are involved.
State police say cars just keep crashing into stalled traffic and spinning into abandoned cars.
Drivers say the "whiteout" conditions are making it impossible to see.
Serious injuries have been reported-
County officials are setting up shelters for stranded motorists.
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If you're thinking of heading that way- DON'T.
State police are asking people to simply stay away from I-95 tonight between Fredericksburg and D-C.
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An early morning fire in Pittsylvania County takes the life of an elderly couple.
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The fire broke out just before three this morning at this home on Church Road in Java.
Fire crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames.
82 year old Roosevelt Lanier (LUH-NEAR) and his wife OBelia Lanier died in the fire.
Authorities believe a wood stove may have started the fire.
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It took crews several hours to put out the fire.
Foul play is NOT suspected.
The bodies have been sent to the Medical Examiners Office in Roanoke for an autopsy.
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The NASCAR community brought some closure to the grieving process today. Several thousands of Dale Earnhardt's closet friends attended an invitation only memorial service. Mike Stevens has more from Pineville, North Carolina.
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Through a special agreement with Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, News 7 was able to bring you today's memorial service. However the family has asked that we not show any video from the service after that time.

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Coming up next on the newscast, health check reporter Joy Sutton will see how the threat of AIDS is affecting the Valley's young people,
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and the scandal surrounding the Clintons grows as a staff member for Hillary Clinton and her brother both admit to helping arrange presidential pardons.
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The problems and questions just keep on coming for Hillary Rodham Clinton-
Today word that the Senators campaign treasurer was involved in White House Pardons.
Last night- news that her brother was paid to help lobby for pardons.
Today the Junior senator faced the press- as Teri Okita reports.
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(( SENATOR CLINTON SAYS THIS IS NOT HOW SHE WANTED TO SPEND HER FIRST MONTH IN OFFICE: DRAWN INTO A PARDON CONTROVERSY THAT SHE CLAIMS SHE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH. SHE SAYS SHE WAS DISAPPOINTED TO LEARN THAT HER BROTHER RECEIVED ALMOST 400-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO LOBBY FOR TWO MEN WHO WANTED CLEMENCY. Sen. Hillary Clinton/(D)- New York: As soon as we found out Monday night, i was heartbroken and shocked by it. ON THE CLINTONS REQUEST, ATTORNEY HUGH RODHAM RETURNED THE MONEY TO CONVICTED TAX EVADER, GLENN BRASWELL AND CONVICTED DRUG DEALER, CARLOS VIGNALI. BUT MORE EYEBROWS WERE RAISED WHEN IT WAS REVEALED THAT SENATOR CLINTONS CAMPAIGN TREASURER RECEIVED SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR SECURING TWO OTHER PARDONS. CLINTON SAYS THERES NOTHING UNUSUAL THERE. Clinton: You know, lawyers from all over the country were involved in these matters. That has happened in the past. That shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. BUT THE FORMER PRESIDENTS LAST-MINUTE PARDONS KEEP RAISING RED FLAGS STARTING WITH THE MARC RICH PARDON. NOW, THE CLINTON FOUNDATION CONFIRMS THAT RICHS EX-WIFE, DENISE, GAVE 450-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY. IN HIS FIRST PRESIDENTIAL NEWS CONFERENCE, GEORGE BUSH REFUSED TO BE DRAWN INTO THE MATTER. BUSH: As far as this white house is concerned, it's time to move forward. i've got to much to do. Teri Okita/Reporting ))

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A drug company says it has begun a small scale human trial of a new experimental H-I-V vaccine.
Merck Pharmacueticals is not releasing the details on the vaccine, but it says it is cautiously optimistic.
The Wall Street Journal says the vaccine prevented lab monkeys from contracting H-I-V even after they were exposed to a extremely tough strain of the virus. Several other drug companies are working on their own versions of an AIDS vaccine.

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H-I-V is still one of the most talked about and most deadly sexually transmitted diseases.
Teens and young adults are more likely than any other age group to engage in activity that puts them at risk of contracting the virus that causes AIDS.
Healthcheck reporter Joy Sutton looks at H-I-V in this report on "Sexual Responsibility".
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Last year more than 12-thousand cases of HIV were reported in Virginia.
At least a thousand of those cases were right here in Southwest Region.
Almost 40 percent involve teens and young adults.
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But it does happen. That's why every year in Roanoke --a candlelight Vigil is held to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS.
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But do teenagers and young adults think they're at risk and need to be tested. We put this and other questions to a group of teens we assembled for this report.
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Experts say teenagers need to realize if they're having sex --even oral sex-- they are putting themselves at risk.

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And while condoms do help -- Health Officials says there is no safe sex --only safer sex.
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Even if you are infected with H-I-V as a teen, you might not see the signs right away .. some people don't see any symptoms for 10 years or more.
Coming-up at six .. what young adults say parents SHOULD tell them about sex.))

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You're probably not thinking about boating with today's weather, but if you would like to think of better times to come, Jacey Birch says you should head to the Roanoke Civic Center.
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Good news causes problems for the NASDAQ. We'll have the details in today's Marketwatch,
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And in Sports, there's a big trade today in the N-B-A. Steve Mason will be along to tell us who is going where.

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Good news about the economy has sent the NASDAQ to its lowest level in more than two years.
Analysts say the news that the economy is barely hanging on to its momentum has investors doubting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further.
Renay San Miguel has more in today's Marketwatch.
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If you are new to investing or you just what to learn more about the stock market, you'll want to check out our website of the day.
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Investo-pedia is an online dictionary that helps define many financial terms.
For instance, a "Bo Derek investment" is one brokers consider perfect. An "air pocket stock" is one that drops suddenly much like an airplane when it hits an air pocket.
In addition to its dictionary, investopedia has regular columns from financial reporters with information geared to investors.
So if you are sometimes confused by business reports, or if you just want to learn more...
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check out the website of the day through a link to our page at WDBJ7-dot-com.[S5-Dale]

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As we reported earlier in the newscast, Dale Earnhardt's Memorial service took place today. Drivers, team members and members of the racing community filled up the six-thousand seat Calvary Church in Charlotte for the memorial service. Among those gathered were members of Earnhardt's racing team wearing black shirts with the shops logo on the pocket. More on this story tonight at six.

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The Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women's basketball tournament tipped off today at the Salem Civic center.
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Karen Jenkins Harvey puts Hollins in the tournament for the first time in eight years.
Watch Hollins Mandy Nichols, the former Lord Botetourt star, collect her own rebound and score on the second chance.
Bridgewater's Sarah Octavek drives hard to the iron, switches hands and [SUPER=34-Bridgewater/73/Hollins/40;]makes go
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Then, Lauren McKee steals the rock and goes coast to coast for the bucket off the glass.
But Bridgewater wins this one 73-40.
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In the second game, Emmory and Henry beat Virginia Wesleyan 59-57.[S5-Sixers]

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The Philadelphia 76ers completed a six player trade today that they hope will bring them their first league title since 1983.
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The Sixers acquired veteran seven foot-two center Dikembe Mutombo from the Atlanta Hawks. Philly also got forward Roshown McCleod.
In return, the Hawks get veteran forward Toni Kuckoc and two 76er centers, including Theo Ratliffe, who was named to the NBA all star team for the first time after leading the league in blocked shots. Atlanta also gets guard Pep Sanchez. Ratliffe is out four weeks with a broken wrist.
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That's it for the ticker, coming up at six, a few Virginia Tech football players pay a local Roanoke restaurant a visit in support of the Leukemia Society, that story at six.

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Even though there is snow on the ground today... there are many people who will have beach weather on their mind this weekend.
That's because the Southwest Virginia Boat Show hits Roanoke... starting tomorrow.
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Jacey Birch is at the Roanoke Civic Center to help put us in a warmer weather mindset.
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