WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 12/06/01

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Coming up on News 7-
A factory shooting leaves many hurt .. two dead-
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The fight to save a high school in Henry County...
Plus some furry Roanoke Express fans at tonight's game. We'll tell why they're there for a good reason.
And why some say a new Walmart is bad news for them.
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News 7 is next.

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Two people are dead.. and several others injured after a man opens fire at work.
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[Factory-shooting]

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It started out as a typical day at work for people at the Nu-Wood plant in Goshen Indiana....
But it ended much differently.
Police say a disgruntled worker ... opened fire inside the plant.
Drew Levinson has more.
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((POLICE SAY IT WAS ACT OF RETALIATION.....AN ACT OF REVENGE THAT HAS JOLTED THIS NORTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY OF 29-THOUSAND. AN ANGRY EMPLOYEE--EITHER JUST FIRED OR ABOUT TO BE LET GO -- RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURING PLANT WHERE HE WORKED AND OPENED FIRE. WITNESSES SAY HE KILLED A CO-WORKER AND INJURED SEVERAL OTHERS. THIS WOMAN'S SON DODGED THE GUNFIRE. "He seen the gunman shooting - he had a big rifle, came toward his department...he started running." WITH GUNS DRAWN, POLICE SURROUNDED THE PLANT THAT MANUFACTURES SIMULATED WOOD. SWAT TEAMS CLOSED OFF THE ENTIRE AREA--NEARBY FACTORIES WERE EVACUATED--SCHOOL CHILDREN WERE KEPT INSIDE. MEANTIME AMBULANCES STOOD BY TO TAKE THE WOUNDED TO THE HOSPITAL. WHEN POLICE FINALLY GOT INSIDE--THE GUNMAN HAD KILLED HIMSELF. TERRY SCHOLLIAN/GOSHEN, IN POLICE CHIEF: We have six employees who are being treated for injuries suffered during this attack. One is a female, five are males." THURSDAY NIGHT, FEDERAL AGENTS REMOVED RIFLE CASES AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THE GUNMAN'S HOUSE. POLICE STILL REMAIN TIGHT-LIPPED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED--THEY REFUSE TO SPECULATE ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GUNMAN AND THE PERSON HE KILLED--THEY HOPE TO HAVE MORE DETAILS IN THE MORNING. DREW LEVINSON, CBS NEWS, GOSHEN INDIANA.))

[Amherst-Schools]

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The parents of an Amherst County girl killed near her bus stop in October say they're satisfied with the school system's plan to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again.
Steve Smallshaw has the story.
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(( When Dana Roberson died October 17th trying to cross Route 29 to get to her schoolbus, concerned parents and citizens immediately wondered whether her death could have been prevented.
Students say they would cross the highway in order to get a seat on the bus.. and overcrowding was one of the key issues administrators looked at in their investigation.
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((DR. JOHN WALKER/AMHERST CO. SCHOOL SUPT.: I WILL SAY THAT WE'VE NEVER HAD MORE PEOPLE ON THE BUS THAN WE'VE BEEN ALLOWED TO HAVE. HAVE WE HAD BUSES THAT ARE CROWDED OR UNCOMFORTABLE FOR STUDENTS BECAUSE THEY'VE HAD TO SIT PERHAPS THREE TO A SEAT? YES, WE'VE HAD THAT.))
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A new system is now in place to promptly investigate overcrowding complaints, with a transportation committee set up to review those situations.
Amherst County buses make 57 daily stops along Highway 29...officials say reducing or relocating any of those stops is neither practical or necessary.
Essentially, they found few changes needed to be made.. Roberson's parents say they're grateful the school system took their concerns seriously.
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((LYNN ROBERSON/DANA'S FATHER: WE HAVE READ THIS, THIS IS A PLAN THAT I THINK WILL WORK. IT'S SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN VERY WELL THOUGHT-OUT, INVESTIGATED, LOOKED INTO.))
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Steve Smallshaw, News7, Amherst.))

[Bus-Driver]

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Roanoke City School officials say the bus driver involved in a fatal accident yesterday has an excellent driving record.
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Police are still investigating the accident that claimed the life of 75 year old Lawrence Thomas Saxton.
He was struck stuck as he crossed the street.
School officials say the bus driver --84 year old Olin Glidden-- had a good safety record.
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((ANNIE HARMAN/ROANOKE CITY SCHOOLS; NO ACCIDENTS AS FAR AS I KNOW, NO CONVICTIONS OF ANYTHING AS FAR AS I KNOW))
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School officials say all its drivers get about 10 hours of training every year. They must also have a commercial drivers license and get re-certified every 5 years.
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((EVERYONE IS UPSET OVER THIS --A PERSON PASSED AWAY I SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILIES INVOLVED INCLUDING THE CHILDREN ON THE BUS))
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Glidden did not return to work today. But school officials expect he will continue to drive the same route.
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[Henry-School]

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Residents in Henry County are fighting a plan to close a predominately black high school.
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More than one hundred parents turned out tonight for a community town meeting at Laurel Park High School.
The current re-configuration plan would merge Laurel Park into Magna Vista and Fieldale-Collinsville into Bassett.

A proposal from a citizen's group asks the school board to keep three high schools including Laurel Park.
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((REV. TYLER MILLNER: IF THEY DO NOT VOTE THE WAY THAT REFLECTS EQUITY AND FAIRNESS THEN I WOULD NOT SEE ANY RECOURSE BUT THE COURTS.)) ((SHARON DODSON/SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: WE CAN'T JUST PICK AND CHOOSE AND IGNORE FACTS THAT DON'T FIT WITH IN THE FRAMEWORK OF A SUGGESTION. WE'VE GOT TO COME TO GRIPS WITH THE REAL LOSS OF REVENUE AND THAT WE HAVE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY.))
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[SUPER=01-Sharon Dodson/Henry Co. Superintendent; :08]
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Citizens will be able to give their input at a public hearing Tuesday night at the Henry County Administration building.
The school board has scheduled a vote for next Friday.
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[Wythe-Memorial]

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A Wythe County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty was honored today.. on the 7th anniversary of his death.
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Officials and family gathered to dedicate the new Cliff Dicker Memorial Shelter on the New River Trail in Austinville.

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Dicker was shot and killed in 19-94 while taking a 15-year-old into custody.
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((KARLA TURMAN/DAUGHTER; WE WOULD GET TOGETHER AND HAVE A MEMORIAL SERVICE AND THEY HAD A PORTRAIT PAINTED TO HANG IN THE NEW COURTHOUSE AND THAT'S REALLY NICE BUT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT EVERYBODY CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AND ENJOY AND SEE.))
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The Cliff Dicker Scholarship fund is also helping some Wythe County seniors pursue a college degree. Dicker was a 13-year-veteran of the sheriff's department. His admitted killer, Christopher Shawn Wheeler, is serving a 43-year sentence.
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[Service-Dogs]

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There were some four legged fans at tonight's Roanoke Express game.
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The Saint Francis of (A-see-see) Assissi Service Dog Foundation brought several pooches to the game tonight.
They weren't there for fun... it was all part of the training.
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((KAREN HOUGH/DIRECTOR OF TRAINING; IT EXPOSES TO THE DOGS TO A SITUATION LIKE THIS AND THEN WE KNOW IF THEY CAN HANDLE IT AND WE NEED TO KNOW THESE THINGS BEFORE WE PLACE THEM WITH A RECIPIENT.))
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All the dogs at tonight's game responded well to the noise, the people and the food.
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[National-Tree]

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With the nation at War, the lighting of the National Christmas Tree took on special meaning tonight.
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Two young children who lost parents in the Pentagon attack joined First Lady Laura Bush in lighting the tree.
Originally the Secret Service wanted to restrict the crowd because of security concerns, but gave in and made it open to the public.
Country star Travis Tritt was one of the many musicians taking part.
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((TRAVIS TRITT; OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, HOW STILL WE SEE THEE LIE.))
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[OUT Q=we see thee lie.]
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The National Tree is surrounded by 56 other smaller trees, representing the 50 states, the five territories, and the District of Columbia.
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The Taliban appear ready to surrender their last stronghold but their leader may go free.
The latest from the War next on News 7.
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And find out why the newest member of the Fort Worth zoo is a living tribute to our soldiers fighting in Afghanistan.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((Hey sports fans here's the latest on the Big seven The Roanoke Express returned to the Roundhouse tonight taking on Richmond, Steve Magenbauer is the head football coach at the New Hidden Valley High School and the Roanoke Dazzle returns to the hardwood tomorrow night for a game against the Asheville Altitude.
All that and more coming up in sports.))
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[Afghanistan]

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The surrender of the last Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan could be just hours away.
That as the hunt intensifies for Osama bin Laden.
Aleen Sirgany has the latest from Washington.
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((The collapse of the Taliban regime appears imminent. Negotiations continue for the remaining troops to surrender control of their last stronghold of Kandahar. But the terms of the surrender could cause a deal to collapse. The Pentagon has made it clear the United States will not tolerate any arrangement that allows Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar to remain free. Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld "Would an arrangement with Omar where he could quote live in dignity in the Kandahar area or some place in afghanistan be consistent with what I have said, the answer is no it would not be consistent with what i have said." Meanwhile, the remains of the three Americans killed by a U-S bomb in friendly fire incident arrived at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The flag draped coffins were carried off the transport plane with the kind of respect reserved for war heros and dignitaries. In Afghanistan, U.S. Marines are on high alert after they received a credible threat to their installation in the southern part of the country. Troops fired mortar rounds and scrambled jets just in case of an attack. All this comes as the hunt for Osama Bin Laden heats up around Tora Bora where American and coalition bombers continue to pound targets. And on the ground, Afghan fighters are stockpiling weapons and supplies for what could be the final push for rooting out the most wanted man in the world.))

[Baby-Rhino]

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The Fort Worth Zoo's newest resident made his public debut-
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Thursday in the Zoo's African Savannah exhibit-
The black rhino celebrated his four week old birthday.. and got quite a present- a NAME.
He is called (oo- WHO-roo) Uhuru, which means libertarian and independence in Swahili-
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((RON SURRATT/FORT WORTH ZOO; WE'RE NAMING HIM BASICALLY HONORING THOSE AMERICANS THAT ARE IN AFGHANISTAN RIGHT NOW.))

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Many U-S military personnel are operating out of base Rhino in Afghanistan.
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[Wal-Mart]

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Residents in the Bonsack neighborhood of Roanoke County don't think a Super Wal-Mart is such a super idea...
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[NAT SOUND OF CONSTRUCTION NOISE] ((CONSTRUCTION NOISE))
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Construction noise is just one of their complaints about the 28-acre site at the intersection of 460 and alternate 220 that's been cleared for the Wal-Mart.
Bonsack residents expressed their concerns to the county administrator today.
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((RON MINTON/BONSACK RESIDENT; THE PEOPLE ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DODGE THESE LIGHTS ON 460 BY CUTTING THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE SUBDIVISION.)) [BUTT BUTT] ((ELMER HODGE/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; WHAT WE'RE GOING TO NEED TO DO IS TO ASK THEM IN A REASONABLE FASHION WHAT THEY CAN MAKE CONCESSIONS ON.))
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The county says it will approach Wal-Mart with citizen concerns but says the chain is not legally obligated to respond.
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[Unemployment-Benefits]

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Good news for many in Henry County and Martinsville who've recently lost their jobs...
The House of Representatives today voted to extend unemployment benefits for 26 more weeks.
That means workers who lose their jobs because of foreign imports or because companies move out of the country would be eligible for 104 weeks of benefits.
The Senate must still approve the plan.

[Wachovia]

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Wachovia's merger with First Union could cost Roanoke some jobs.
The bank plans to consolidate commercial sales support that is now performed in Roanoke in Winston-Salem, and move commercial-loan services workers from Roanoke to Charlotte.
No word on how many workers could be affected.
Company officials say many of the changes will not be made until the middle of next year or later.

[Volvo]

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There may be layoffs in the New River Valley for drivers who deliver Volvo trucks.
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Local Teamsters President Jimmy Sherwood says Volvo is ending its relationship with Hook-Up.
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Hook-up hauls the Dublin plant's new rigs to dealers in the U-S and Canada. Sherwood says that by January 31st, Volvo plans to get the service from an out of state hauling company to save money.

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((JIMMY SHERWOOD/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 171 PRESIDENT; ALL I KNOW IS THAT WE HAVE OVER TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED PEOPLE WHO PAY TAXES AND ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE AREAS AND WERE GONNA LOSE THAT THE STATE'S GOING TO LOSE THAT AND I DON'T KNOW THERE THEY ARE GOING TO GET JOBS AT.))
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Sherwood says neither Hook-up or Volvo is telling the union the name of the new hauling company.
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A Volvo spokesman say the company's made no final decision about the issue. He does say that Volvo's always looking for ways to control and reduce cost.
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Albert DeSalvo said he was the Boston Strangler, but science says otherwise.
We'll have the latest next on News 7.
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60 years ago tonight, the U-S was on the eve of war.
We'll hear one Pearl Harbor survivor's story when we return.
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[DeSalvo]

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D-N-A testing has cast new doubt on whether Albert DeSlavo really was the infamous Boston Strangler.
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DNA from a woman believed to have been killed by the Boston Strangler doesn't match DeSalvo's DNA. And now, investigators say, the victim's time of death does not seem to be concurrant with DeSalvo's whereabouts.
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((PROF. JAMES STARRS/ GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY; EVERYTHING WE HAVE, THAT WE HAVE PUT ON THE TABLE HERE, INDICATES THAT DESALVO DID NOT RAPE AND MURDER MARY SULLIVAN.))
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The strangler struck between 1962 and 1964, sexually assaulting and killing 11 "Boston- area" women. DeSalvo was never charged as the strangler, but he did confess to the murders only to later recant that confession. DeSalvo's family says he was not the killer and only confessed for fortune and fame. DeSalvo was in prison for rape when he was killed.
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[Pearl-Survivor]

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For one Roanoke woman, the bombings at Pearl Harbor really did hit close to home.
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Elsie Horsley was ten years old and living in Honolulu at the time.
[SUPER=03-Pearl Harbor, HI/1941;]

She says she was outside playing when the first planes started flying over. Horsley says a bomb landed in a street about a mile from her house, and then her mother called her inside.
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((ELSIE HORSLEY/PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR; IT WAS HORRIBLE, REALLY HORRIBLE. THE BUILDINGS HICKAM FIELD, PEARL HARBOR BUILDINGS HOLES HERE, HOLES THERE, SHIPS STILL SMOKE AND EVERYTHING COMING OUT.))
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Horsley says she travels to Hawaii every year to visit family. This year, her travel plans were delayed about six weeks because of the September Eleventh attacks.
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[S-Extra]

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Steve Magenbauer is the head football coach at the new Hidden Valley high school and high school football's state championship match ups are set we'll check those out.
Bur first out Extra Point. Boxers usually settle their differences in the ring but heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is taking it to another level.
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Lewis is suing Mike Tyson to prevent him from fighting on January 19th or to have the W-B-C remove Tyson from the mandatory challenger's position if he does fight.
The suit contends that a fight for Tyson could hurt Lewis financially. Tyson and Lewis are expected to fight next spring. And here are the scores.
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[S-CROUCH]

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Fans of long-time Amherst County football couch Mickey Crouch want him to have another chance to get back on the sidelines next year.
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After ten years as head coach, Crouch was told last week his contract was not being renewed.. school officials would not comment on the reasons for his dismissal.
Boosters admit Crouch has been a fiery coach during his tenure in Amherst...but they say he's also been a tremendous asset to the program.
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[IN Q=To look at]
((BILLY WRIGHT/AMHERST ATHLETIC BOOSTERS: TO LOOK AT MICKEY'S RECORD, TO LOOK AT THE GOOD AS WELL AS THE BAD, TO GIVE MICKEY THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS THAT YOU'VE SET FORTH.))
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Wright and another parent asked the school board last night to reconsider its decision.
Crouch is still employed as a health and phys ed teacher in the Amherst County school system.
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[S-Mags]

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The New Hidden Valley High School, which opens next fall, has tabbed one of the top young coaches in the area to begin its football program.
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Steve Magenbauer has been hired to turn the Titans into contenders. Mike Stevens has more on the move.
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(( Magenbauer leaves Glenvar after two successful seasons as a head coach and four more as the Highlanders' offensive coordinator. His new job is certain to be both exciting and challenging. ((STEVEN MAGENBAUER: 143820TC)) ((DAVE BLEVINS: 2847TC))
Magenbauer is no stranger to area football fans. In 1989 as a sophomore at Salem, he beat out three seniors to become the Spartans starting quarterback and a Friday Football Extra player of the week. That pedigree should give him instant credibility with his players. ((STEVEN MAGENBAUER: 143926TC)) Magenbauer says his longtime friend, teammate and coaching comrade Richard Goodpasture will accompany him to Hidden Valley. The Titans will not play a district schedule in their first season, but the school has managed to lock up a number of opponents already for 2002.)) ((DAVE BLEVINS: 2615 TC)) ((MIKE STEVENS:))

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Speaking of those state championship games - here's a look at the matchups, start times, and locations for Saturday statewide title contests.
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That's it for sports. Have a great day everybody.

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The Roanoke Express was busy last night and it turned into a 3 to nothing win over Richmond, The first win of the season for the Express against the Renegades.
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Express goalie Daniel Berthiuame would turn away 18 shots in the Northeast Division match up.
The Renegades Jerry Gerrander shoots the puck and Bert is there stopping the shot not one but twice and Richmond comes up empty.
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Roanoke's Gary Ricciardi shoots the puck and Joe Dusbabek gets the rebound and he fires it past the Renegades goalie the Express led 2 to nothing and Roanoke goes on to win it 3 to nothing.
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The Roanoke Dazzle returns to the Roanoke Civic Center tonight to take on Asheville.
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The Dazzle is 4 and 4 and was 2 and 3 on it's recent road trip. The always positive coach Kent Davison can build on that.
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((KENT DAVISON/DAZZLE HEAD COACH:HEY WE HAD A CHANCE TO WIN TWO OTHER ONES AND THE OTHER THING AS A COACH YOU WANT IS TO HAVE A CHANCE AT THE END OF THE GAME ON THE ROAD TO WIN AND WE HAD THAT CHANCE , WE DIDN'T HANDLE IT VERY WELL ON TWO OCCASIONS, REALLY WE FELT LIKE WE GAVE TWO GAMES AWAY, BUT THOSE ARE TWO THINGS THAT TODAY, WE WORK ON.)) ((MARSHALL PHILLIPS/DAZZLE FORWARD:RIGHT NOW WE ARE IN A TRANSITIONS STATE OF WHETHER WE CAN SAY WE ALL HATE EACH OTHER OR WE ALL LOVE EACH OTHER AND WE ARE GONNA FIND A WAY TO LOVE EACH OTHER THAT'S WHAT WE'RE DOING ON THE ROAD TRIP. THAT WAS REAL HELPFUL, JUST TO SEE US COME TOGETHER AND STICK TOGETHER, REGARDLESS OF ANY DOUBTS ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS BAD WE STICK TOGETHER CAUSE THAT'S ALL WE HAVE IS EACH OTHER.))
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Steven Magenbauer is the head football coach at the new Hidden Valley High School. More later on Mornin.

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The New York Yankees have agreed to a 7 year 128 million dollar contract with Jason Giambi. Oakland, Giambi's team since he came into the Majors in 1995 has made on comment.
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Free agent outfielder Brady Anderson has signed a one year deal with Cleveland. Anderson was released by the Baltimore Orioles after 14 years.
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