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Coming up on News 7-
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Fire at a home in Roanoke tonight- causes heavy damage.
Another amusement park accident- the second this holiday weekend.
A man held prisoner by the Israelis arrives back in Roanoke.
Plus see what life might be like on Mars-
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And why mom was right about eating your broccoli.
News 7 is next.
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Fire burns a northeast Roanoke duplex tonight... forcing five people to relocate...
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Roanoke Firefighters were called to Whitney Avenue around 5:30 this evening
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They found the duplex in flames. Most of the fire was in the front of the two-story structure, and the blaze burned through the roof. Both apartments were heavily damaged, and the Red Cross was called in to relocate all five residents.
Firefighters say one person was treated for minor injuries, but wasn't taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Campbell County's 9-1-1 system isn't working tonight.
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Dispatchers say in the event of an emergency, residents should call 332-1359 or 332-1262.
They weren't sure when the problem would be fixed.
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For the second time in two days, there's been a death at an amusement park.
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Today's accident happened at a Six Flags amusement park in Denver.
Authorities say a 28-year-old man stood up on an attraction called the ``Rainbow'', then fell and died.
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((ERIC CURRY/PARK SPOKESMAN; THE INITIAL REPORTS FROM WITNESSES AT THE SCENE INCLUDING THE GUEST SEATED NEXT TO HIM INDICATE HE INTENTIONALLY RELEASED HIMSELF FROM THE SEATBELT AND THEN WORKED HIS WAY UNDER THE LAP BAR RESTRAINT.))
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Officials say the man was with a group of mentally challenged visitors.
The ride is closed but the park is open and operating as usual.
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Meanwhile, a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was back in operation today, a day after an accident killed a worker at the amusement park.
The employee was killed when he wandered into the path of the roller coaster and was struck in the head by a passenger's dangling legs.
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Navy serviceman and Roanoke native Donald McArthur Young was among the many honored by the city of Roanoke at a Memorial Day ceremony today.
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Young was killed at the Pentagon during the September 11th attacks.
Roanoke City Councilman Bill Bestpitch gave Young's widow the key to the city.
His name is now engraved in the Roanoke Valley War Memorial "Wall of Honor."
Young was 41 when he died.
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((FELICIA YOUNG/YOUNG'S WIDOW: WE WERE GETTING READY TO GO ON VACATION THAT HAPPENED TUESDAY. FRIDAY WAS VACATION AND THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY WAS HIS BIRTHDAY. I TALKED TO HIM SUNDAY AND HE SAID I LOVE YOU AND I'LL SEE YOU FRIDAY.))
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Dozens of Veterans also attended the ceremony to honor their fallen brothers and sisters, especially those who perished on September 11th.
A prayer from one Chaplain read, "Eternal Father, we Your children, living in a world of disorder and strife, pray for your help."
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The events of September 11th were also on the minds of many gathered this morning at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond.
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Virginia was the second state targeted by terrorists when they attacked nearly nine months ago.
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It was 1944 when Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy- and many lives from this region were lost.
Today on this Memorial Day- President Bush stood among the graves of America's war dead- he drew a parallel between the present fight against terrorism and the battle waged on the Normandy beaches almost 60 years ago.
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((BUSH: FOR SOME MILITARY FAMILIES IN AMERICA AND IN EUROPE, THE GRIEF IS RECENT, WITH THE LOSSES WE HAVE SUFFERED IN AFGHANISTAN. THEY CAN KNOW,
HOWEVER, THAT THE CAUSE IS JUST. AND LIKE OTHER GENERATIONS, THESE SACRIFICES HAVE SPARED MANY OTHERS FROM TYRANNY AND SORROW. ))
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The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach from which U-S troops launched the D-Day invasion- turning the tide of World War two.
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The latest suicide bombing in Israel has killed two and injured 44 others.
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An 18 month old girl and her grandmother were killed when the Palestinian terrorist set the bomb in a shopping mall cafe- crowded with parents and their children.
A terrorist group with links to Yasser Arafat's Fa-tah party claimed responsibility.
The bombing happened as Israeli forces launched another raid into Bethlehem- and as other Palestinian cities remain under tight military blockades.
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((YAFA BEN ARI/ISRAELI SPOKESPERSON: YET AGAINST HE TERROR, THE PALESTINIAN TERROR CAMPAIGN CONTINUES. IT ONLY JUSTIFIES THAT WE HAVE TO DEFEND OURSELVES AND TAKE ALL THOSE MEASURES.))
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Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon says diplomatic talks with the Palestinians will not begin until the terrorism ends.
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The Roanoke County man who was detained in Israel for three weeks is back home tonight.
Nathan Musselman received a warm welcome from family and friends as he arrived at the Roanoke Regional Airport this afternoon.
But as Joe Dashiell reports, Musselman says his return to U.S. soil is bittersweet.
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((Nathan Musselman's return to Roanoke brought tears from his parents...
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and applause from the friends who had waited anxiously for news of his release.
After 24 days in Israeli prisons, Musselman was happy to be home, but said he also carried a sense of personal loss.
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((IT'S GREAT TO SEE MY FAMILY AGAIN. ALTHOUGH I'M VERY SAD TO BE LEAVING PALESTINE IN THE WAY THAT I DID, VERY SAD FOR ME TO LEAVE MY FRIENDS THERE AND MY STUDIES AND ALL THAT I WAS LIVING FOR OVER THERE.))
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Musselman was detained May 2nd, when he joined other international peace activists outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
He took part in a demonstration that allowed others to deliver food to the Palestinians inside who were involved in a stand-off with Israeli forces.
Musselman says he has no regrets about his involvement.
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((THERE WERE PEOPLE HUNGRY IN THE CHURCH. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO THEY WERE. THERE WERE PEOPLE HUNGRY IN THE CHURCH. AND THE ISRAELIS WERE HOLDING THEM UNDER SEIGE. SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE DONE ABOUT IT AND NOBODY ELSE WAS DOING ANYTHING.))
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Musselman had refused to be deported, but ultimately decided his return to the U.S. would allow him to speak out.
His Arabic studies incomplete, his return to Israel unlikely anytime soon, Musselman says his life has taken "a sharp turn...." and left him looking for new ways to serve a cause he passionately supports.
Joe Dashiell News 7 Roanoke))
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Another study is out saying mom was right- you should eat your broccoli.
The study says broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain a chemical that kills the bacteria responsible for most stomach cancer- as well as stomach ulcers.
The study notes that two of the researchers and their school- Johns Hopkins University- own stock in a company developing protective food products- and selling broccoli sprouts.
The findings are in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
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People once said it was foul... soon they could be yelling Fore... as a former garbage dump moves closer to becomming a golf course.
Details on that when News 7 returns.
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And Mother Nature forces divers out of the Arkansas River... as they search for victims of a highway bridge collapse.
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(( Hey folks - Mike Stevens back in the News 7 Sports office as the Avalanche turns back the clock to 1995 tonight. Helio Castroneves enjoys the official spoils of victory at Indy. The Northside girls make quick work of Gretna regional softball. The Cuse gets another NCAA title in Lacrosse. And the NBA and NHL playoffs roll on tonight. Highlights and details on the Big 7.))
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Lightning forced divers to call off the search on the Arkansas River tonight-
Crews were out looking for victims of Sunday's barge accident.
As Jim Acosta reports, authorities say at least a dozen people may have died when the barge slammed into a bridge supporting the highway.
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((A load of dictionaries is among the scattered debris along the river's edge. But few words can describe what still lies beneath these murky waters.
Several vehicles and bodies were pulled from the icy Arkansas river ... where the bridge carrying Interstate 40 came crashing down.
Trucker Rodney Tidwell was driving his big rig 70 MPH when he came upon the gaping hole.
Rodney Tidwell/Victim
"Last thing I remember..."
He is one of the few survivors to walk away from Sunday's bridge collapse in Southeast Oklahoma. A dozen motorists, perhaps more, are feared dead. Divers are feeling their way around the swift, muddy
current at depths of up to 40 feet to find the rest of the victims.
Diver : "No Visibility"
The NTSB is investigating why a river barge collided with the bridge and how it's pilot with 30 years of experience suddenly blacked out before impact.
Gary Ridley/ODOT, Director: In my 37 years, this is the worst catastrophe that we've seen in our system."
As for survivor Rodney Tidwell, he says Sunday was the first day he ever wore a seatbelt. Lucky to be alive, he wants to get back on the road for one reason.
Rodney Tidwell/Victim.))
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There is a new home for Mental health services in the New River Valley.
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Four programs for adults with mental illness now share a brand new facility in Radford.
And to celebrate- an open house was held recently.
The facility offers a clubhouse, resource center, medical and psychiatric services.
Since opening in April, clients have come from across the N-R-V.
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((MIKE WADE/NRV COMMUNITY SERVICES; THIS LOCATION GIVES UP A MORE VISIBLE PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY I THINK IT WILL HELP PEOPLE BECOME MORE AWARE OF THE PROGRAMS WE HAVE HERE AND ALSO GIVE THE COMMUNITY A CHANCE TO COME IN VISIT WITH OUR STAFF OUR CONSUMERS OUR CLIENTS AND GET TO KNOW THEM TO BE ABLE TO PUT A FACE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.))
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Officials say putting all the services in one location saves money.
May is Mental Health Month. Officials are trying to raise awareness about mental illness and retardation.
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A former Roanoke garbage dump could become one of the area's newest golfing venues.
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The Scott Robertson Memorial Fund approached the city with the idea of building a clubhouse, driving range, teaching area and several golf holes at the East Gate Park.
The plans do not include changing the existing park amenities... which will still be open to the public.
These include a playground, rest rooms and a basketball court.
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((GARY HEGNER/PARKS AND GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT - WE'RE HOPING IT WILL BE OPEN TO THE YOUNGER MORE UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS THAT DON'T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY GOLF AT SOME POINT. THERE WILL BE A FEE FOR OLDER ADULTS THAT CAN AFFORD TO PLAY. AND THEN SOME SORT OF BREAK FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.))
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The plans for the golfing facility have not been set in stone... but Roanoke's planning commission unanimously approved the proposal.
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Still ahead on NEws 7, patriotism and poster-board combine to form a giant human flag in Roanoke.
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Plus see how some scientists are preparing to explore Mars by living right here on Earth.
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A group of engineers in Colorado is one step closer to discovering more about life on Mars.
They are beginning a project that could answer many questions, and open the doors to a human society on the Red Planet.
Greg (nee-ET-oh) Nieto has more.
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(( IT'S BEING BUILT IN DENVER.
BUT ITS EFFECTS COULD SOMEDAY BE FELT A WORLD AWAY.
IT'S BEING BUILT TO HOUSE 6 PEOPLE TO SEE IF THEY CAN SURVIVE IN
A WORLD...PERHAPS...MUCH LIKE OUR OWN.
SOON IT WILL RESEMBLE A RESEARCH STATION...
SENT TO ICELAND TO RESEMBLE MARS.
AND IT'S BEING BUILT RIGHT HERE IN DENVER.
(SOT-ZUBRIN "Mars is, among the other planets in our solar system,
with the greatest potential for human settlement.")
DOCTOR ROBERT ZUBRIN OF LAKEWOOD-BASED MARS SOCIETY HEADS THE
PROJECT.
(SOT- ZUBRIN "They're gonna explore the Mars-like environment of Iceland in the same style and under many of the same
constraints that you're gonna have to explore when you're on Mars.")
ICELAND WAS CHOSEN BECAUSE IT CLOSELY RESEMBLES MARS VOLCANIC
TERRAIN.
FOR WEEKS AT A TIME THE CREW OF 6 WILL LIVE IN AND AROUND THE
STATION.
(SOT- ZUBRIN "When completed, the Space Station will be some 3 stories
high and some 28 feet wide.")
(SOT- ZUBRIN "It's architecturally identical to what NASA plans are for a human Mars exploration station.")
THIS IS SIMILAR TO WHAT THAT STATION SHOULD LIKE WHEN IT'S COMPLETE.
FROM DENVER THE STRUCTURE WILL BE DRIVEN TO CHICAGO FOR DISPLAY AND THEN ON TO ICELAND BY MAY OF NEXT YEAR.
DOCTOR ZUBRIN SAYS THE HABITAT WILL PROVIDE A GLIMPSE INTO THE EARTH'S FUTURE.
(SOT- ZUBRIN "Mars is gonna give us the key to human future.")
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The NBA and NHL playoffs roll on with more intense action.
Northside advances in regional play on a wet, stormy afternoon.
And Spiderman gets to keep his Indy 500 win.
But first in tonight's Extra Point -
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The Salem Avalanche returned home tonight and turned back the clock.
The Avs were decked out in replica uniforms representing the 1955 Salem Rebels.
It's all part of the City of Salem's bicentennial celebration.
By the way, Salem lost to Wilmington tonight 6 to 3.
Tonight's game is the first of 7 straight home contests for the Avs.
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We begin this segment with the N-B-A playoffs where the New Jersey Nets re-grouped after Saturday's 24 point collapse to the Boston Celtics.
The Nets beat the Celtics in this evening's game Four to send the series back to New Jersey tied at 2-games-apiece.
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The Nets led by as many as 15 points in the second half as Jason Kidd was working his magic again.
Watch as Kidd dishes the pretty assist to Keith Van Horn for two inside.
Kidd was also active on the boards. Kenyon Martin misses the shot but Kidd is there for the rebound and stickback.
But, like Saturday, Boston rallied again. Antoine Walker slashes to the hoop for two of his 30 points.
While, Paul Pierce scored 31 as the Celtics were within 2 with time running out.
[SUPER=32-New Jersey/94/Boston/92/Series tied 2-2; :]
That's when Pierce missed the first free throw and then missed the second on purpose. Walker's tip-in won't go. Tony Battie had two hands on it, but it still won't fall. The Nets win 94-to-92. Game Five is Wednesday night in New Jersey.
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The NHL western conference finals continue to be a classic series.
Last night in game five with the series tied the Avalanche and Red Wings needed an overtime to settle things.
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The Avalanche led after the first period 1-to-nothing as Peter Forsberg's assist to Steven Reinprecht leads to a nasty wrap around that beats Dominic Hasek.
The Red Wings would manage to tie things in the first minute of play in the third period as Steve Yzerman sneaks the puck just inside of Patrick Roy's pads against the post.
In overtime - the Avalanche got just one shot on goal - but that is all the team would need as Forsberg
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finesses the puck past Hasek. The Avs now lead the series 3 games to two. Game six is in Denver on Wednesday.
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It's regional tournament time in high school softball. The Group Double-A, Region III tournament opened on Memorial Day with four quarterfinals.
At Northside, the Blue Ridge District Champion Lady Vikings hosted Gretna.
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Stormy weather delayed the game by nearly an hour, but it didn't affect the fans appetite or the Lady Vikings bats.
Up 6-to-nothing in the bottom of the 4th, Northside's Jessica Wilkerson lays down a perfect bunt, the throw to first is not as perfect however. Northside's Nancy Fuhrman scores for a 7-to-nothing lead.
The Lady Vikings score again in the bottom of the 5th. Jamie Walthall scoots a base hit back up the middle. Vanessa Mejia rounds third and scores giving Northside an 8-to-nothing lead.
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Walthall's work in the field was just as good. Watch as she backhands this ball, turning and recording the out at first. Northside advances to the regional semi-finals with a 9-to-1 win over Gretna.
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In region Three baseball last night, Amherst County beat William Byrd 7-to-5 and Alleghany topped Appomattox by the same score. The Jefferson Forest - Pulaski County game was halted by rain and lightning in the top of the third. Pulaski will have to come back to Bedford tonight to resume the game at 7.
George Washington won its NW regional game last night in baseball beating Gar-Field 6-to-2.
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In Region Three girls soccer yesterday evening, Jefferson Forest shutout Northside 3-to-nothing and the William Byrd girls blanked Brookville 4-to-nothing.
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Syracuse beat Princeton this afternoon to claim the Division One lacrosse championship by a single goal.
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This marks the third straight year that Princeton and Syracuse have played for the title.
Syracuse was after its 7th national title and the Cuse would take a 13-to-12 lead on the Tigers late in the fourth quarter.
Princeton then really gave the game away.
Watch them make the game harder than it has to be as Brad Dumont misfires on the behind the head shot that would have tied the game.
Then Princeton had the ball for the final shot, but they were dazed and confused and never even got a shot on goal.
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Their coach is stunned, Syracuse is thrilled claiming its second national title in the last three years with the 13-to-12 win.
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The Indy Racing League certified the results of Sunday's Indy 500 and rejected the protest of second place finisher Paul Tracy.
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That means Helio Castroneves officially gets his second straight Indy 500 title.
Unlike NASCAR - IRL drivers cannot pass for position under the caution as they head back to the start - finish line.
Tracy thought he had passed Castroneves before the light came out, but after review the IRL has decided there was no conclusive evidence to support his claim.
Castroneves gets one million for the win.
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[ANCHOR=MIKE]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=mbr]
[TAPE#=SP-120 13553TC]
[GRAPHIC=BAM]
The N-C-Double-A announced its D-One baseball pairings yesterday.
The top two seeds in the field come from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-St. Petersburg, FL/Saturday; :00]
Florida State is the top seed. The Seminoles won the A-C-C title by beating Clemson in the championship game on Saturday night.
That loss did little to damage Clemson's seeding. The Tigers are seeded second in the tournament and will also host a regional tournament this weekend.
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[ANCHOR=Mike]
[GRAPHIC=Baseball]
Three teams from Virginia made the N-C-Double-A field. Colonial Champion V-C-U will face the tournament's sixth seed South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.
James Madison meets North Carolina -- that game also in Columbia.
And Richmond faces Navy in a first round game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
[Human-Flag]
[ANCHOR=Jean]
[NEWSCAST=11]
[WRITER=jmi]
[TAPE#=02-13 TC1:02:37]
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You're about to see a picture of Roanoke's very own human flag.
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[VO-NAT]
In honor of Memorial Day, two Q-99 D.J.'s decided to gather enough people to create the giant flag.
[SUPER=03-Roanoke]
A listener called in to give them the idea... and six hundred people showed up to make to happen.
Each held up either a red, white or blue piece of poster board.
Q-99 says the symbolic nature of the flag is so much stronger since the September 11th attacks.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=Memorial Days kind]
((DAVID PAGE: MEMORIAL DAYS KIND OF COME AND GO EACH YEAR AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS WHERE AM I GOING TO GO FOR A BAR-B-Q. ONCE IN A WHILE IT'S NICE TO PULL BACK AND REMEMBER WHAT MEMORIAL DAY IS ALL ABOUT.))
[SUPER=01-David Page/Q-99 D. J.]
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[OUT Q=all about.]
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[VO-NAT]
Though Daniels and Page say the event was successful, they don't plan to make it an annual event.
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