WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 05/03/02

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Coming up-
Pipe bombs explode in several mailboxes-
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Mother nature lashes out at Virginia- Now the state asks Washington for help.
Plus it flushes 12 golf balls with just a gallon and half of water- we'll check out a water conserving commode-

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Plus the cool weekend forecast.
News 7 is next.

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They're totaling up the damage across Virginia... and asking Uncle Sam for help.
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[Bedford-Storm]

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It's been a tough week across this region- with Sunday's tornado in Central Virginia and flooding overnight in the Southwest.
Now Governor Warner is requesting federal diaster aid- and he's calling up the national guard-
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Damage assessment teams today toured the areas in Bedford and Campbell counties hit hard by the tornado.
Their numbers are being passed on to Governor Mark Warner who has already requested federal disaster assistance.
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((TOM CAIN/FEMA ASSESSMENT TEAM: THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGES AND WHAT THE COST MAY AMOUNT TO AND WE ALSO TRY AND DETERMINE HOW MUCH OF IT MAY BE COVERED BY INSURANCE, HOW MUCH IS NOT INSURABLE, SO WE CAN TRY TO PUT TOGETHER A DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED.))
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If federal aid is granted, residents will be eligible for grants, low-interest loans and unemployment assistance.

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[Flooding]

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The cleanup is just beginning in parts of far southwest Virginia and West Virginia.
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Last night's storms heavily damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Buchanan and Tazewell Counties.
Rescue crews are still searching for five missing people believed swept away during the floods.
Governor Warner today called up the National Guard to help assist in the recovery.
The American Red Cross is also on its way to help.
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((AMY WHITTAKER/AMERICAN RED CROSS: OUR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON D.C. HAS BEEN CALLING CHAPTERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ASKING FOLKS TO COME AND VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND HELP THESE FAMILIES GET BACK ON TRACK AND WE HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THOSE CHAPTERS SINCE IT HAPPEN RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD.))
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A state of emergency also remains in effect for McDowell County West Virginia.
Three people are confirmed dead and several thousand people are still without power in that region.
This is the second time this year that floods have ravaged McDowell County.
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[Lake-Power]

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Parts of Franklin County were some of the last in our region to have power restored after yesterday's storms.
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Earlier today crews with American Electric Power worked on lines in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Officials say 5-thousand residents in that region were without power last night. That number was reduced to just under 500 this morning. Crews say they will be making temporary repairs to poles and lines to restore service as quickly as possible. At the peak of the storm, more than 17-thousand homes had lost service.
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[Wythe-Relay]

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Wytheville honored one of its own tonight, and one of our own, too: Roy Stanley.
Patrick Evans was on hand for the tribute-
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[Mailboxes]

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Five pipe bombs exploded today in mailboxes in rural Illinois and Iowa- Five people were hurt- though none seriously.
Authorities say there were anti-government letters along with the devices-
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((LINDA JENSEN/U. S. POSTAL INSPECTOR; WE ARE CERTAINLY ALL OF US IN THE POSTAL SERVICE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SITUATION AND WE ARE ALL TRYING TO GIVE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES THEY CAN TAKE.)) [BUTT TO 20:06:29] ((JAMES BOGNER/FBI SPOKESMAN; WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LETTER ACCOMPANYING THE DEVICES AND ARE VIEWING THIS AS DOMESTIC TERRORISM))
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The bombs were set to explode when the mailboxes were opened.
Authorities say there are consistencies in the placement of the devices suggesting the bombings are linked, but they say that doesn't mean just one person was involved.
Officials say it's possible there are more bombs that have not been discovered yet.

[Cleveland-Airport]

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Airport officials in Cleveland can't be sure whether today's scare was a false alarm- That's because they still can not find the passenger or the bag.
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The bag set off a detector, but workers did not immediately notice the alarm.
The scare forced officials to evacuate the concourse and 14 planes- so passengers could be re-screened.
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[Child-beds]

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Don't let your baby sleep in your bed alone or supervised...
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That warning came today during the launch of a national safety campaign aimed at reducing infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says during a two-year period, at least 180 children under two died after being placed in adult beds. The data shows babies placed in improper beds face could become trapped between the bed and the wall or the bed and furniture. It also says children can fall-- or suffocate on pillows and other bedding. Officials say to make sure your baby crib meets safety guidelines and to put babies to sleep on their backs to avoid "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome".
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[Truckers]

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Trucking groups in Virginia are teaming up to fight the proposed big-rig tolls on Interstate 81.
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The coalition called "Smart Solutions" supports improvements to 81 but says it's unfair to ask truckers to carry the full cost.
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((LINIEL GREGORY/FLEETMASTER EXPRESS INC.: WE'LL CONTINUE TO PAY THE SAME RATES WE'VE ALWAYS PAID THROUGH TAXES, FUEL TAXES, LICENSE FEES AND WHATEVER TO BUILD ANOTHER PART OF I-81 YET WE'LL BE TOLLED ON TOP OF THAT. AND THAT JUST SEEMS TO BE VERY UNFAIR.))
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Members say they're concerned the toll may hurt local trucking firms.
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((LINIEL GREGORY/FLEETMASTER EXPRESS INC.: IT WOULD STOP ANY EXPANSION PLANS WE MAY HAVE. IT MAY GIVE US A LOT OF CAUSE FOR CONSIDERATION OF SOME OTHER LOCATION TO OPERATE FROM BECAUSE IT WOULD BE TOTALLY PROHIBITIVE FOR US.))
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Supporters of the plan maintain that truck toll lanes are the most affordable way to fund the much-needed expansion of Interstate 81.
The Virginia Department of Transportation says the proposal is still under review, and that it will be years before a final decision is made.
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Averrett University has a new president.
That's just one of the stories still ahead on NEws 7.
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((WHERE DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SEND ITS PEDOPHILE PRIESTS FOR TREATMENT. I'M ALEEN SIRGANY IN WASHINGTON. I'LL HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE ONE CENTER COMING UP.))
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[Shanley]

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A Boston Priest has been arrested- on child rape charges.
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Paul Shanley was taken into custody in San Diego.
The retired priest is charged with three counts of rape.
The Prosecutor says the victim is now 24- but just six when he first met Shanley.
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((MARTHA COAKLEY/PROSECUTOR: WHAT THE YOUNG MAN ALLEGES IS THAT ALMOST ON A WEEKLY BASIS AS HE WAS A STUDENT IN A CCD CLASS FATHER PAUL SHANLEY WHO WAS THE PASTOR AT THE TIME WOULD TAKE NOT ONLY HIM BUT OTHERS FROM THAT CLASS FOR TALKS FOR VARIOUS REASONS. THEY WOULD BE REMOVED FROM CLASS AND THE PRIEST WOULD TAKEN THEM TO ONE OF THREE LOCATIONS TO THE BATHROOM, ACROSS THE STREET TO THE RECTORY, OR TO THE CONFESSIONAL AND THAT IS WHERE THE SEXUAL ABUSE WOULD OCCUR.))
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Coakley says the abuse went on for seven years.
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[Priest]

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Where can a priest with a problem turn to get help?
Some are getting treatment at special clinics run by the Catholic Church with the goal of returning them to the ministry.
But as Aleen Sirgany reports, that idea is not sitting well with some.
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((AS CATHOLICS STRUGGLE FOR UNDERSTANDING IN THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE CHURCH, THE VATICAN IS STRUGGLING OVER WHETHER OR NOT PRIESTS WHO MOLEST CHILDREN SHOULD BE PLACED BACK INTO MINISTRY. FATHER STEVEN ROSSETTI/ST.LUKE S INSTITUTE I would say anyone who sexually molests minors should never go back to a ministry that involves minors. Ever? Ever. FATHER STEVEN ROSSETTI SHOULD KNOW. A PSYCHOLOGIST AND CATHOLIC PRIEST, HE'S TREATED PEDOPHILE PRIESTS It's been scores SILVER SPRING, MD: FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, HERE AT ST. LUKE S INSTITUTE JUST OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON, DCTERMS. (BROLL TAPE11 TC 19:20-21:04) Give you a chance to see one of the rooms. IN GROUP THERAPY ROOMS LIKE THIS ONE, PRIESTS TALK ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN. SHELVES ARE STACKED WITH CHILDREN S TOYS USED DURING ROLE PLAYING. THE PRIESTS USE THEM WITH EACH OTHER TO RE-ENACT THE MOLESTATION. SIRGANY STANDUP Priest could stay here as long as seven months going through all types of therapy including with other priest who have molested children. At the end of seven months, the church decides whether or not that priest is rehabilitated. MARK SERRANO/MOLESTED BY PRIEST If you molest a child, you have no right to be a priest ever. 38 YEAR OLD MARK SERRANO WAS MOLESTED BY HIS PARISH PRIEST. You don't find prosecutors baptizing babies..priests shouldn't be prosecuting rimes. BUT FATHER ROSSETTI SAYS PLACES LIKE ST. LUKE'S COULD BE THE ONLY HOPE FOR THE PRIESTS AND THE CHILDREN. This has been going on for hundreds of years and now we have the opportunity to face it and to try to stop it as best we can. THAT S LITTLE COMFORT FOR THE VICTIMS WHO SAY THE CHURCH ISN'T CONCERNED WITH PROTECTING CHILDREN BUT WITH PROTECTING THEIR PEDOPHILE PRIESTS. AS, CBSNEWS,WASH.))

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Lady Bird Johnson is in stable condition after suffering a mild stroke yesterday afternoon.
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Lady Bird is reportedly alert and at this time she is apparently having trouble speaking.
She went to the Austin, Texas hospital last night after having difficulty swallowing some of her medication.
Johnson's doctors say now it becomes a waiting game to see if the former first lady will re-gain her speech and also to determine the severity of the stroke.
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[Averett]

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Averett University has a new leader.
The school today announced the appointment of Richard Pfau (FAU) as Averett's 23rd president.
Pfau currently serves as president of Illinois College in Jacksonville Illinois.
He takes over for Frank Campbell who plans to retire July first after 17 years at Averett's helm.

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A graduate of Roanoke's small business incubator is receiving national honors.
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Access Incorporated is an advertising and design firm that got its start six years ago in the New Century Venture Center.
The company now has a staff of nine, and a diverse group of clients... And last weekend, Access was named the National Business Incubator Association Graduate of the Year.
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((TODD MARCUM/ACCESS INC.: THAT WAS WHY THE AWARD MEANT SO MUCH TO US. IT SHOWED THAT WE HAVE TRANSCENDED BEING A FEW GUYS WHO HAVE GOOD CREATIVE IDEAS. AND HAVE BECOME A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS THAT IS MAKING REAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.))
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The award was an accomplishment for the New Century Venture Center as well. The facility now has 17 tenants, but is not slated to receive any funding from the city of Roanoke or the state.
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Still ahead on News 7, Robin has the weekend forecast.
Plus, Roanoke could be just weeks away from mandatory water restrictions.
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That has some people thinking about low-flow plumbing.
We'll show you how it works next.
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[Plumbing]

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Last night's rain gave Carvin's Cove a little boost... but Roanoke is still only four feet away from mandatory water restrictions.
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Using these new low-flow high pressure toilets is one way local residents can help conserve water.
These toilets use a gallon and a half of water for the flush.... the old ones use up to six.
The choice of one plumber's trade magazine is a "Toto Toilet".
Even though there's little water in the toilet, it's strong enough to flush a dozen golf balls at once.
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((MARNIE BENIGNO/CMC PLUMBING SUPPLY; GOT THE LARGER FLAPPER LARGER POWER VENT IN THE BOWL, AND SOME HAVE A SAND GLOSS FINISH SO THINGS SLIDE DOWN BETTER.))
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Toilets like this cost anywhere from 2 to 6 hundred dollars -- and they can save the average consumer 50 to one hundred dollars a year on water bills.
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Cave Spring/halifax baseball, also Byrd and salem soccer and Avalanche but first in the Extra Point.
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That's Washington Redskins linebacker Lavar Arrington looking big in weightlifting in the MET-RX Superstars competition in Jamaica. The events pit pro athletes against each other in tests of strength and skill. Weigths and hops were two of lavar's many exploits.
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[S-AVS]

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The Avalanche played a double header against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans last night in a battle between the number one and two teams in the Carolina League Southern Division.
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Fans anxious for the double dip and they would file in quickly.
The Avs wasted little time in getting on the board. Watch first baseman Brad Hawpe send this pitch to right field, the hit is gonna plate Ronnie Merrill for a 1-nothing lead.
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The Avs with some defense as pitcher Chris Buglovsky fields the ball and starts the double play and the Avs win game one 1-nothing.
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In game two, Myrtle Beach won 1-nothing.

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The Avalanche was fifth in the league in hitting and third in hits coming into tonight's double header.
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[S-Knights]

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In high school baseball, Cave Spring battled Halifax in a Western Valley district match up yesterday evening.
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The Knights came into this game with a solid 12 and 4 record and aware of how tough Halifax is despite a 3 and 3 district record.
We pick up the action in the bottom of the first. UVa bound Tom Hagan gives Cave
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Spring the first lead of the game with a sacrifice fly to center that plates Evan Johnson, who is also headed to UVa and will walk on for the baseball team.
Knights win 9-1.
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[S-Cave]

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Cave Spring was well represented in the 3A basketball all state team. Coach Billy Hicks is the coach of the year and star guard J.J. Redick is the player of the year.
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Hicks led the Knights to the group 3A state championship this past season and posted an 18 and 10 record with arguably the toughest schedule in the state, playing two teams ranked in the top 25 in the country and three defending state champs from other states.
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Redick averaged 28.3 points a game during his senior season and capped off his career with a 43 point effort in the state championship win over George Wythe out of Richmond. He is the all time leading scorer in triple A state history and has the record for three pointers in a game and three pointers in a state tournament.
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[S-Soccer]

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To the Blue Ridge District where William Byrd and Salem renewed their rivalry in boys soccer.
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The Terriers came in with 9 wins and one loss while the Spartans were 4-4 and 1.
Salem goalie Ned Savage was tough early in net. Here he makes the nice save to stop a Byrd threat.
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Six minutes into the game Brad Collins finds the back of the net on the assist from Ben Lott. Collins scores both Byrd goals as the Terriers improve to 10 and 1 with the 2-nothing win.
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[S-Qualify]

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Virginia race fans put extra fire into Winston Cup qualifying for saturday night's Pontiac Excitement 400 today when one of the state's top racing products Ward Burton capturned the Bud pole.
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and South Boston's own Ward Burton puts the Caterpillar Dodge on the pole. Burton sets a new track record with a speed of 127. 389 miles an hour. Here's a look at the starting grid.
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Richmond International raceway was busy last night with the Busch series Hardees 250. This race was dominated by Bobby Hamilton Jr. who led a race high 159 laps, but he fell off the pace with engine trouble with eight laps to go and practically gift raps the checkered flag for Jason Keller. Keller wins for his third Busch victory of the season. Ashton Lewis was second, Greg Biffle third, Michael Waltrip fourth and Kevin Grubb fifth.
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The Boston Celtics dethroned the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers's season last night with a dominating 120-87 win in game five of the their playoff series.
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Allen Iverson did his part for the 76ers as he poured in 31 points but was 11 for 26 from the floor.
The man of the night was the Celtics Paul Pierce. Pierce was in a zone in the first half
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scoring 29 points before intermission. He would finish with a game and career high 46 points, Antoine walker had 26 as the Celtics advance for the first time since 1992. They meet Detroit.
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Faith and football go hand in hand for Roanoke Steam Offensive Specialist Kenan McWhorter. His scoring ability has made him an impact player. But he might just have the most positive influence off the field. McWhorter is an ordained Baptist Minister at his father's church in Richmond, Kentucky.
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Mc Whorter played college ball at Georgetown College -- an N-A-I-A School in Kentucky. He's found that his athletic success has given him a forum to speak with fellow athletes, coaches, and kids about his faith.
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[OUT Q=...a great combination."]
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