WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 09/03/02

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Coming up on News 7-
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New restrictions on where you can turn off Williamson road. Not everyone's happy about it.
Plus why some Kroger stores are asking customers for their fingerprints.
Plus A scooby doo union- as two stars tie the knot.
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And a new way of showing team pride in your eyes.
News 7 at Eleven is Next.

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Cruising down a popular road in Roanoke isn't what it used to be... and some drivers aren't happy about it.
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[Williamson-Road]

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The city of Roanoke is making it harder for young people to cruise up and down Williamson Road... But some residents want to put the brakes on the city's decision. [***NEWS 7 @ 11 FS***]
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Teresa Hamilton is here now with both sides of the issue. Jean, the days of making a left turn along Williamson Road WHEREVER and WHENEVER you want are over for now.
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City leaders are trying to make it harder for people who want to cruise the road. But some residents say while the city's heart may be in the right place-- the solution is all wrong.
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Leon Whitmer and his neighbors live on Trinkle Avenue... This summer-- signs went up along Williamson Road making it illegal to turn left onto their street between nine at night and three in the morning. The city is hoping to discourage folks from cruising Williamson Road-- by making it harder to find a place to turn around. But Whitmer and his neighbors say NOT being able to turn into their neighborhood just isn't fair.
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Preston and Christian Avenue are the other two streets also affected. Today-- Whitmer took his concerns and a petition signed by a little more than 100- people to city council. Whitmer says, for the most part, he left today's meeting satisfied. Council admitted the signs are an inconvenience for the neighborhood-- and agreed to study the problem in more detail.

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People who make a left turn when they're not supposed to-- put themselves at risk for a ticket.
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So, neighbors we spoke with tonight say they have no choice-- but to obey the signs unless they're successful and the signs come down.

[Hairston]

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Police are searching for a missing woman from Martinsville.
62-year old Maxine Hairston was visiting her granddaughter in Charlotte, North Carolina over the Labor Day weekend when she disappeared.
She was last seen in Charlotte Saturday evening.
The woman does not have a car.
Police say Hairston is healthy. She has no medical conditions and is not taking any medications.

[Iraq]

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Is Saddam Hussein developing nuclear weapons?
Today Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says the Bush Administration has secret information showing Iraq is close to developing them.
He said the President could disclose information during upcoming congressional hearings.
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Meanwhile today Iraq made it clear it wants to avert a war with the United States.
At the Earth Summit in Johannesburg- Iraq's deputy prime minister hinted at at compromise with the U-S through weapons inspections.
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Many nations- including U-S allies, have hinted they do not support a war with Iraq-
Standing alone- apart from Israel- in a show of support for President Bush- British Prime Minister Tony Blair said there is evidence against Saddam- but he stopped short of promising military backup.
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((BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR: SADDAM HUSSEIN IS CONTINUING IN HIS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND THIS MEANS WE HAVE TO FACE UP TO IT AND DEAL WITH IT.))
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Blair and his European counterparts do appear to be pushing for one more diplomatic effort to get U-S arms inspectors back into Iraq.
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[Grant]

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A former Lynchburg official says he's been cleared of charges of improper spending at Norfolk State University.
Al Grant says a special internal audit found no apparent fraud or abuse in travel and other expenses he incurred while on that school's board of visitors.
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Grant was indicted in June on 13 counts of embezzlement. He was accused of running up improper expenses while a member of the Lynchburg electoral board.
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[Farinacci]

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A Campbell County woman could spend up to 53 years in prison for the February shooting death of her husband.
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It took the jury less than three hours today to determine Elizabeth Farinacci shot her husband Frank and left him to die in their garage. The 48-year old showed no reaction to the verdict.
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Last week, she'd testified in her own defense saying she'd been threatened into confessing to the crime and was afraid for her own life. But Friday, Farinacci cried on the stand saying she wasn't capable of hurting her husband. The four day trial wrapped up today with a conviction on first degree murder and firearms charges. Sentencing is scheduled for November 27th.
Farinacci's lawyer says it's likely she'll appeal.
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[Parkway-Body]

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An artist's rendering might help Roanoke County Police solve the mystery of a body found along the Parkway last May.
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The partially decomposed body was discovered at the Poages Mill overlook by a group of friends playing frisbee. Investigators say they are running toxicology and other tests to determine the victim's identity but are pretty much "stuck".
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That's why they've used the man's skull to reconstruct his facial features out of clay.
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The man is described as being between white, between 55 and 75 years old, and weighing between 150 to 170 pounds. Investigators believe he had light brown or grey hair and stood about 6 feet tall.
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[WIPE TO FULL SCREEN BOARD] If you have any information about the man's identity you can call the FBI at 344-5561, Roanoke County Police at 561-8064 or the National Park Service at 767-2213, extension 18.
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[Short-Benefit]

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The family of Jennifer Short is still praying for the girl's safe return.
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They're also trying to keep active in the search for the missing nine- year old. This weekend-- Jennifer's great uncle is planning a cook-out to raise money.
It'll go toward a reward fund established in Jennifer's name at First National Bank in Boones Mill. But Frank Arrington says he needs the public's help. He's hoping the community and local businesses will donate food and other supplies.
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((FRANK ARRINGTON/MICHAEL SHORT'S UNCLE; BOTH MICHAEL SHORT'S FAMILY AND MARY'S FAMILY MEMBERS FROM BOTH SIDES WILL BE THERE TO HELP OUT WITH THIS, I THINK IT'S GOING TO TURN OUT TO BE A GOOD THING AND SHOULD RAISE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MONEY, AND 100- PERCENT OF WHATEVER'S RAISED WILL GO RIGHT BACK INTO THE FUND FOR HER SAFE RETURN. ))
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The cook-out will be held Saturday, from one until five, at Dudley's Truck Stop on Route 220- just North of Rocky Mount. If you'd like to make a donation-- you can contact Arrington at 540- 721-2850.
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[McDonalds]

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Mc Donalds' French Fry lovers may be in for a healthier treat...
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Starting in October, the fast food giant is changing its cooking oil to reduce fatty acids by nearly half -- and to boost nutritional value.
McDonald's will eventually use the new oil at all of its 13-thousand domestic locations to make Chicken McNuggets, Filet-O-Fish, and crispy chicken sandwiches -- in addition to french fries. Officials say it could dramatically reduce artery clogging and heart attacks.
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(( MARGOT WOOTAN/ CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST: THE SCIENCE IS CLEAR THAT TRANS-FAT RAISES BLOOD CHOLESTEROL AND RAISES HEART DISEASE RISK AND I THINK THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS MORE AND MORE AND MCDONALD'S IS RESPONDING TO THE RISK AND ABOUT TRANS FAT IN PARTICULAR."))
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The change comes about a month after McDonald's was sued by a man who claimed its foods made him obese.
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If you're having some anxiety about the upcoming anniversary of the terrorist attacks, experts say you're not alone.
We'll have some tips for dealing with 9-11 when News 7 returns.
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Plus it's one of your most identifiable features... now your fingerprint may be used to cut out credit card and check fraud.
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[Fingerprint]

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Police have been using fingerprints for years to catch thieves- Now some grocery stores may be doing the same.
Some Kroger Supermarkets are testing a new type of finger image that customers would use to pay.
Mary Stewart reports-
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(( THIS FINGER SCAN MEASURES HUNDREDS OF POINTS ON THE FINGER. TURNING THOSE POINTS INTO A SERIES OF NUMBERS A COMPUTER CAN READ. (Now I need please, type your telephone number...! ) YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER ACTS AS A PASSWORD, LINKING YOUR FINGER-SCAN TO YOUR CREDIT CARD OR CHECKING ACCOUNT. SO WHEN YOU CHECKOUT, ALL THAT'S REQUIRED IS YOUR FINGER AND A SIGNATURE, NO WALLET, NO PURSE. SIX THOUSAND CUSTOMERS HAVE ENROLLED IN THE EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM AT THREE KROGERS IN COLLEGE STATION. Chris Bowen/NEW CUSTOMER (3000 SEEMS PRETTY INTERESTING, THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE. CREDIT CARD FRAUD COSTS EACH GROCERY STORE CHAIN 179-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR. BUT THIS CHAIN HOPES TO STEM THAT FRAUD. WHAT THIEF WANTS TO LEAVE A FINGERSCAN, PHYSICAL EVIDENCE, BEHIND? Leroy Smith/BIOMETRIC ACCESS: A THIEF CAN USE THE SYSTEM, HOWEVER A THIEF MAY BE LEERY OF USING THE SYSTEM... ) ALTHOUGH KROGER SAYS THE SYSTEM WON'T BE LINKED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS, THE COMPUTER WOULD RECORD A WEALTH OF INFORMATION : Leroy Smith THE TIME, THE DATE, THE STORE AND THE CASH REGISTER THAT HAS ALL BEEN USED DURING THAT FINANCIAL TRANSACTION. AND STORE OFFICIALS EXPECT IT WILL ALSO REDUCE CHECK FRAUD: Gary Huddleston/KROGER SPOKESMAN:IF A THIEF BROUGHT THEIR CHECKBOOK A STOLEN CHECKBOOK TO KROGER WE WOULDN'T TAKE IT. KROGER SAYS THIEVES HAVEN'T FOUND A WAY AROUND THE SYSTEM YET. BUT CUSTOMERS ARE MORE INTERESTED IN: : Nicole Weidner/CUSTOMER "Convenience actually. you don't have to worry about bringing your card, or fuddling thru the bottom of your purse, get you thru the line faster.
Linda Kellogg/CUSTOMER: NO WORRIES ABOUT BIG BROTHER WATCHING YOU? NO, THEY'RE WATCHING YOU ANYWAY! KROGER SAYS IF THE SYSTEM SAVES THE COMPANY TIME AND MONEY IT WILL CONSIDER IT FOR OTHER STORES NATIONWIDE. MARY STEWART FOR CBS NEWS.))

[skydiver]

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A skydiver plunges to his death at a Knoxville Tennessee festival.
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The skydiver was taking part in a Labor Day festival- something people who knew him said he loved to do.
The 46 year old man may have misjudged the distance to the lake-
Thousands looked on- hoping the skydiver would be alright.
Attempts to rescue him though were not successful.
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[Tornado-Cleanup]

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People in Ladysmith, Wisconsin are picking up the pieces- after a tornado cut through the town-
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More than 60 buildings in a 14 block area were damaged or destroyed.
The water tower tumbled, roofs went flying and townspeople took cover-
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Amazingly none of the town's 4-thousand residents was killed- 43 people were hurt, although none seriously.
A big reason- the Labor Day Holiday left the downtown business district unusually empty.
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[City-Council]

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A new water source for the City of Roanoke is up and running...
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The Muse Spring Well went on-line today... producing 1-million gallons of water for residents each day. The City's Director of Utilities says all the water it provides will be utilized while we remain under drought conditions. Located on city property in southeast Roanoke, it was drilled last summer but only just completed. Officials say the project cost about 100-thousand dollars. Five other city locations are being considered as possible sites for additional wells.
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[Stress]

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While many Americans have recovered emotionally since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the one year anniversary will most likely bring back memories.
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Psychologist Rick Seidel says it may help to limit the amount of television about the attacks you watch.. that's especially important for children.
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((RICK SEIDEL/CARILION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; YOU DON'T WANT TO IGNORE IT. BUT YOU DON'T WANT TO SPEND HOURS IN FRONT OF THE TV HAVING THOSE IMAGES REPLAYED FOR YOU. I DON'T THINK THAT WOULD BE VERY USEFUL))
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Seidel says the one year anniversary of any tragic event or death is often the most difficult.
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((WHEN YOU COME BACK TO THAT 1ST ANNIVERSARY A LOT OF THINGS TRIGGER MEMORIES... PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT, THINGS THAT WILL BE IN THE MEDIA FOR EXAMPLE THAT WILL TRIGGER MEMORIES. AND WITH THOSE MEMORIES ARE GOING TO COME THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS))
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Seidel says talking about those feelings and what happened and why is an important step in the healing process.
He also recommends taking time to honor those who lost their lives and to appreciate your family and friends.
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A high-profile hollywood couple finally ties the knot.
Details next on News 7.
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And later, it's not clothing or a hat but it is the latest in NFL fan apparel.
We'll check it out.
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[Update-Hairston]

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An update now to a story we brought you earlier in the newscast.
The search for a missing woman from Martinsville is apparently over.
Sixty-two-year-old Maxine Hariston was spotted late tonight walking in a field near Charlotte.
A passerby picked up Hariston and drove her to a nearby church where she was reunited with her family.

[Gellar]

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You may know her as Buffy the Vampire Slayer on T-V.
But Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was starring in the role as bride this weekend.
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She got married to Actor Freddie Prinze Junior.
Their spokeswoman says the two were married on Sunday in Mexico.
She says a group of friends and family attended the ceremony.
Both Gellar and Prinze appeared in this summer's comedy, ``Scooby-Doo.'' They are signed up to star in the sequel.

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[S-Extra]

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Dale Earnhardt Junior talks about his rock star image and girls high school basketball highlights, but first our extra point.
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The Lynchburg Hillcats will play a best of three game series starting tomorrow with all three games in Wilmington in the Northern Division playoffs.
Hillcats manager Pete Mackanin. (McCANNON)has led the Cats to not only a record setting first half and he has taken longtime baseball folks on stroll down memory lane. He played a total of 15 years of professional baseball after leaving the University of Illinois. He played 548 games in the big leagues, but many folks remember him getting his start playing for the Wytheville Senators. He played his rookie league ball at Withers Field in Wytheville where he was a third baseman. That's young Pete right there. The Hillcats series with Wilmington opens up on Wednesday night.
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[S-Fleming]

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Lets start on the hard wood where William Fleming and Jefferson Forest met on the Colonels home court.
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Right to the action. The first half was all Fleming. Watch Anicia Rasheed dribble into open space and hit the jumper for the Colonels.
One time Oak Hill Academy recruit Khadija Wittington was also sharp all night, here [SUPER=33-Jefferson Forest/40/Wi
lliam Fleming/58;]she gets two of her 11 first half points in the paint.
Forest answered with a long range plan as Mary Lovett rips rope from the right side,
But Fleming had to much inside strength as the Colonels win 58-40.
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[S-Cave]

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Over in Vinton, William Byrd battled Cave Spring.
The Terriers would take command of the game early when Lacole Board takes matters into her own hand with this bucket and Byrd was up by 2.
Katie Boylan is gonna holla back for the Knights with this basket and the game is all [SUPER=33-Cave Spring/39/Will
iam Byrd/29;]tied up.
Krista Weisbart then adds more to the Cave total with another tally here and the Knights were rollin.
The Terriers Sara Yeargan finishes here, but Cave wins 39-29.
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[S-Mets]

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The New York Mets have broken a National League record with their 15th consecutive home loss, falling to the Florida Marlins 3-to-2 in 12 innings.
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The Mets took a 2-to-1 lead into the ninth before Preston Wilson hit a leadoff homer off Armando Benitez. The Marlins took the lead for good when Scott Strickland served up Juan Encarnacion's run-scoring double.
[SUPER=35-Florida/3/New York/2;]The Mets haven't won at Shea Stadium since a 10-to-0 shutout of Houston July 31st. They
surpassed the previous league mark for consecutive home losses set by the Boston Braves in 1911.
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[S-Marshall]

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10th ranked Virginia Tech takes on Marshall and its high touted quarterback Byron Leftwich September 12th. In last week's opener against Appalachian State Leftwich passed for 469 yards and four TDs.
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To put that in some kind of perspective Leftwich passed for 404 yards more than Bryan Randall and Grant Noel threw for collectively against LSU. He is without question a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate.
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[S-Grant]

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tech got some great news about its' quarterback Grant Noel and his left knee today.
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Noel had arthroscopic surgery on knee this morning to evaluate what was causing the discomfort he had been experiencing the past three weeks. Trainer Mike Goforth says it went better than expected. Orthopedic surgeon Marc Siegel not only found no serious damage, but they also determined that part of his Anterior cruciate ligament is still in tact. Dr. Siegel trimmed some cartilage Noel will begin his rehab tomorrow morning at seven. Noel will stay off of the knee as much as possible for the next four days He is still probable for Marshall.
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The Winston Cup series invades Richmond International raceway this weekend for the Monte Carlo 400.
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Much of last month, a number of teams tested at the track hoping that the surface had improved. Remember back in the spring, the sealer came up and the track was a disaster.
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Dale Junior will also race in the Busch Series event this weekend at Richmond. But he says he's still very uncomfortable with his rock star like status in the sports world.
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Finally, a reminder to all Roanoke Express hockey fans out there.
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Today the Express will hold a special memorial service for Express star Terrence Tootoo at six PM at the Roanoke Civic center. Tootoo, the fan favorite in the Valley, died of an apparent suicide last week.
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We've all seen people wearing NFL t-shirts and hats- but now a
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new way fans can show their spirit-
and you could say a new way they can "catch the eye" of onlookers.
New contacts are being made that come with the NFL team names and colors emblazoned on them.
This close up gives you an idea of what these new contacts look like. (------------) So now true fans can watch their team in a whole new way.