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Today, the nation and the rest of the world remember a day we cannot forget.
The "Attack on America" occurred exactly a year ago, taking thousands of lives and scarring millions of others.
Meanwhile, President Bush is urging Americans to go
about their lives normally today, despite a heightened state of
alert.
The administration has raised the nationwide terror alert to
Code Orange, signaling high risk.
Stacy Case is at Ground Zero this morning, with more on today's anniversary.
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[SUPER=141-Michael Bloomberg/(R) New York Mayor;]
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((
FOR THE PAST YEAR THE SOUND OF BAGPIPES HAVE BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH THE
TREMENDOUS LOSS HERE IN NEW YORK.
TODAY THEY PLAYED AGAIN.. MAKING THE TREK FROM EACH OF THE FIVE
BUROUGHS ARRIVING AT GROUND ZERO TO BEGIN A DAY OF GRIEVING.
THE ACTUAL CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 8:46 A-M EASTERN WITH A MOMENT OF
SILENCE MARKING THE TIME ONE YEAR AGO WHEN THE FIRST PLANE SLAMMED INTO
WORLD TRADE CENTER.
IN THE TIME THAT FOLLOWED 2,801 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES.
THIS MORNING EACH OF THOSE NAMES WILL BE READ.
THERE WILL BE TWO PAUSES IN THE READING. ONE AT 9:03 A-M
WHEN THE SECOND PLANE HIT ANOTHER AT 9:59 A-M EASTERN WHEN THE FIRST
TOWER COLLAPSED.
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THE SOUND OF BELLS WILL BE HEARD CITYWIDE JUST BEFORE 10:30 A-M. IT
MARKS THE TIME WHEN THE SECOND TOWER CAME DOWN.
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AMIDST THE GRIEVING IS A STRONG SECURITY PRESENCE.
WITH FEAR OF ANOTHER TERROR ATTACK LOWER MANHATTAN IS IN BARRICADE MODE.
FROM POLICE DIVERS BENEATH THE WATERS OF THE HUDSON, TO SNIPERS ON TOP
OF SKYSCRAPERS.
(SOT-MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG/(R) NEW YORK CITY) :09
exercise caution, if you see something that looks strange pick up the
phone and dial 911
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At the White House, the U-S flag was lowered to half mast, just after midnight.
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At the Pentagon, millions of dollars of concrete and steel now stand where American Airlines Flight 77 left a gaping hole a year ago today.
The re- construction is way ahead of schedule, allowing 46- hundred displaced workers to return.
Later today, President Bush will speak to them and to thousands of others affected by the Pentagon attack, which killed 189 people.
But the centerpiece of the Pentagon ceremony will be a moment of silence, at the exact minute the plane hit.
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Roanoke County leaders are urging the community to reflect on the events of September eleventh.
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The board has approved a resolution establishing today as "Patriot Day".
The county will fly its flag at half staff-- and supervisors are urging the public to pause for a moment of silence.
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((FUZZY MINNIX: IT WILL BE SPECIAL IN A SENSE BECAUSE WE STILL HAVE OUR FREEDOMS AND ARE WILLING TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS.
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The supervisors will be taking part in a number of activities around the community-- in memory of the events of one year ago.
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There are numerous events and activities scheduled across the region today.
We have assembled an extensive list of places and times on our home page at WDBJ7-dot-com.
Just click the 9-11 event icon near the upper left corner.
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In other news this morning, A school resource officer in Botetourt County is accused of sexually abusing a child.
According to the sheriff's office-- 39- year old Tracey Alan Cornwell is charged with aggravated sexual battery involving an eleven year old girl.
Sheriff's officials say the child was not a student and that Deputy Cornwell's contact with the girl was NOT work-related.
Cornwell-- who was assigned to Read Mountain Middle School-- has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case.
Authorities say NO other complaints against Cornwell have been reported.
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In business news, A somber day on Wall Street as New York and the nation commemeorate the one year anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will delay the market open by 90 minutes to 11 AM Eastern Time in honor of those who died on 9-11.
Meanwhile, Wall Street is on a three day winning streak.
The market managed a moderate gain yesterday despite anxiety over the government raising the terror alert level.
Now here's a look at this morning's stocks.
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A Bedford man died in an accident.
State Police say John William Toms was headed north on Route 122 in Bedford County yesterday, when another car failed to yield the right of way at the Route 24 intersection.
Toms clipped the other car and lost control.
His car hit a guard rail and flipped several times.
He was thrown from the vehicle and later died at Roanoke Memorial hospital.
The driver of the other car, Rose Marie Howard of Charlotte Courthouse, was not injured, but charges are pending against her.
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In other news this morning, A missing man has been found in Henry County...
Late yesterday afternoon, authorities found 76-year-old James Curtis Jones down an embankment behind Highland Baptist Church in Ridgeway.
He was dehydrated and disoriented and is currently hospitalized in Martinsville.
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Jones was reported missing by his daughter on Monday.
Earlier yesterday, Henry County deputies, Martinsville police officers and the Old Dominion Search and Rescue Team were all looking for Jones.
A privately owned airplane and a State Police helicopter were also involved.
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