WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 01/28/02

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
If you enjoyed the warm weekend weather, you should like today's spring-like temperatures.
Meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your complete forecast coming up right after the news.

[7-Roanoke-Water]

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As early as Mid-February, there could be mandatory water restrictions put in place for Roanoke residents.
The city's been unable to use its second- largest water supply, Crystal Spring, because of the potentially deadly bacteria--fecal coliform.
Roanoke officials say they'd expected the state to allow them to re- open in the spring, but the state health department says Crystal Spring still poses a legitimate health risk.

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A skateboarding accident in Montgomery County has left two people injured. Authorities say 23 year old Travis Abbitt of Newport News was visiting his friend 23 year old Brian Bouma, who is a student at Radford University.
A witness estimated they were traveling about 40 miles an hour on skateboards, when both riders lost control and crashed. Neither rider was wearing protective headgear. They both suffered head injuries.
Abbitt was flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. His condition is unknown.
Authorities say it appears Bouma will fully recover.

[7-11Roanoke-Arrest]

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A standoff ends with an arrest in Roanoke County-- after a man allegedly barricaded himself inside his apartment.
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It happened Saturday night at the Sans Souci apartment complex. Authorities say they were trying to arrest 21- year old Tommy (BESH) Beche on a warrant when he refused to open the door. Police say nine others, including six juveniles, were also inside. Several hours later-- authorities shot tear gas through the windows. Police say they had no choice after Beche made threatening remarks-- Beche's mother maintains the force was excessive.

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((EDWINA VIAR/SUSPECT'S MOTHER; WHAT THEY DID WAS WRONG, THEY REALLY WENT ABOUT IT THE WRONG WAY. THEY COULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING ELSE, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THAT. THEY DESTROYED THEIR APARTMENT. THERE WAS GLASS EVERYWHERE, THERE WAS BLOOD EVERYWHERE. AND WHEN THEY FINALLY DID GET INTO THE APARTMENT, THEY DIDN'T FIND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T FIND NO DRUGS, THEY DIDN'T FIND NO WEAPONS, THEY DIDN'T FIND NOTHING.))
[SUPER=01-Edwina Viar/Suspect's Mother; ]
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[OUT Q=didn't find no weapons, they didn't find nothing.]
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Beche is behind bars -- charged with obstruction of justice and six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

[7-11Pitts-Ax]

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A car wreck in Pittsylvania County has left two men dead. State Police say the driver...22-year-old Samuel Terry lost control of his 2000 Corsica on Route 7-26 and hit a tree at 2:30 yesterday morning. A passenger...21-year-old John Shelton also died in the accident. Both men are from Keeling. Authorities say they were not wearing seat belts.

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
You may want to dress in layers today --highs will soar all the way into the 70s this afternoon.
Meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner will be along with your complete forecast in just a few moments.

[45-Roanoke-Water]

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Roanoke city officials say as early as next month, residents could be FORCED to conserve water.
The city's been unable to use its second- largest water supply, Crystal Spring, because of the potentially deadly bacteria-- fecal coliform.
Roanoke officials say they'd expected the state to allow them to re- open in the spring, but the state health department says Crystal Spring still poses a legitimate health risk.
Authorities say water restrictions could begin in mid- February.

[45-Skateboard-Ax]

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Two young men were injured in a skateboarding accident in Montgomery County. Authorities say 23 year old Travis Abbitt of Newport News was visiting his friend 23 year old Brian Bouma, who is a student at Radford University.
A witness estimated they were traveling about 40 miles an hour on skateboards, when both riders lost control and crashed. Neither rider was wearing protective headgear. They both suffered head injuries.
Abbitt was flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. His condition is unknown.
Authorities say it appears Bouma will fully recover.

[45-11Va-Cure]

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Each year, advocacy groups across the state turn their attention to Capitol Square, the same time lawmakers return to Richmond...
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Last week, members of Virginia CURE took their concerns to legislators.
The group, Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants, says the state should take a closer look at transitional centers for prison inmates returning to society.
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((WE HAVE DONE A STUDY TO PROVE WE CAN SAVE THE STATE A LOT OF MONEY IF THEY USE THE TRANSITION CENTERS INSTEAD OF JUST KEEPING THEM IN PRISON UNTIL THEIR RELEASE DATE.))
[SUPER=01-Sandra Fitzgerald/Va. CURE Roanoke Coordinator]
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[OUT Q=until their release date.]
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The group also supports legislation that would provide refunds to inmate families that it says were overcharged

for long distance telephone calls from the state's correctional facilities.[45-11Mill-Mountain]

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Roanoke's Mill Mountain Theater was filled with excitement and laughter this weekend --
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Yesterday the audience was treated to the quirky, comedy "Czar of Nothingness" by Stuart Warmflash. The play is one of several featured in the Norfolk Southern Festival of New Works. The festival takes the top two winners in the new play competition as well as other plays.
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((MARY KNAPP/MILL MT. THEATER GENERAL MGR.; PART OF OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS AND THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF THE NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION WE CAN BRING PLAYWRIGHTS IN FOR TWO WEEK RESIDENCIES SO THEY CAN TRULY WORK ON THE SCRIPT IN CONCERT WITH THE ACTORS AND THE DIRECTORS AND SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE AND BE ABLE TO TWEAK IT AND SEE WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T.))
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[OUT Q=AND WHAT DOESN'T.]
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This is the 12th year for the Norfolk Southern Festival series. Showing next at the theatre is a production of the Tony award winning play ART.
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[8Wx-Headline]

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
No need for any winter weather gear today-- high temperatures are expected to hit the 70- degree mark. Meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner will have your forecast coming up in just a few minutes.

[8-112Roanoke-Water]

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Roanoke city leaders say beginning February, mandatory water restrictions COULD be in place for Roanoke residents.
The city's been unable to use its second- largest water supply, Crystal Spring, because of a potentially deadly bacteria.
Roanoke officials say they'd expected the state to allow them to re- open in the spring, but the state health department says Crystal Spring still poses a legitimate health risk.

[8-Skateboard-Ax]

[8-Roanoke-Arrest]

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Authorities in Roanoke have a man in custody, after he barricaded himself inside his apartment.
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It happened Saturday night at the Sans Souci apartment complex. Authorities say they were trying to arrest 21- year old Tommy (BESH) Beche on a warrant when he refused to open the door. Police say nine others, including six juveniles, were also inside. Several hours later-- authorities shot tear gas through the windows. Police say they had no choice after Beche made threatening remarks-- Beche's mother maintains the force was excessive.

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[IN Q=What they did was wrong...]
((EDWINA VIAR/SUSPECT'S MOTHER; WHAT THEY DID WAS WRONG, THEY REALLY WENT ABOUT IT THE WRONG WAY. THEY COULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING ELSE, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THAT. THEY DESTROYED THEIR APARTMENT. THERE WAS GLASS EVERYWHERE, THERE WAS BLOOD EVERYWHERE. AND WHEN THEY FINALLY DID GET INTO THE APARTMENT, THEY DIDN'T FIND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T FIND NO DRUGS, THEY DIDN'T FIND NO WEAPONS, THEY DIDN'T FIND NOTHING.))
[SUPER=01-Edwina Viar/Suspect's Mother; ]
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[OUT Q=didn't find no weapons, they didn't find nothing.]
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Beche is behind bars -- charged with obstruction of justice and six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

[8-11Pitts-Ax]

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A one car accident leaves two men dead in Pittsylvania County. State Police say the driver...22-year-old Samuel Terry lost control of his 2000 Corsica on Route 7-26 and hit a tree at 2:30 yesterday morning. A passenger...21-year-old John Shelton also died in the accident. Both men are from Keeling. Authorities say they were not wearing seat belts.

[BIRTHDAYS!] 1/29/02
Tuesday:

[SUPER=130-4/Kelsey Holt/Pearisburg]

[SUPER=130-14/Jonathan Hodge/Martinsville]

Anniversary:
[SUPER=130-43rd/Jimmie & Betty Marion/Fancy Gap]

[SUPER=130-72/Tom Sutphin/Draper]

[SUPER=130-60/Yvonne Patrick/Roanoke]

[SUPER=130-12/Kelly Kennett/Burnt Chimney]

Anniversary:
[SUPER=130-14th/John & Lynn Whittaker/Dublin]

[SUPER=130-5/Kayla Perich/Shawsville] pronounced "purr-ich"

[SUPER=130-6/Logan Atkins/Roanoke]

[SUPER=130-/James Colwell/Hardy]

No Pictures:

[SUPER=131-/Lois Dillon/Ferrum]

[SUPER=131-/Carolyn Carroll/Buena Vista]

[SUPER=131-/Jacquline Cride/Bedford]

[SUPER=131-/Curtis Washburn/Snow Creek]

Anniversary:
[SUPER=131-/Terry& Kitty Adams/Snow Creek]

[SUPER=131-60/Mike Brightwell Sr./Salem]
[SUPER=131-78/Jeanette Brown/Eagle Rock]