WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 10/08/02

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People get fired up - they don't want a natural gas line near their homes.
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Go back to work- the order is coming at the West Coast docks.
While some parents are keeping their kids home from school- with a sniper loose.
And Tech prepares for it's first big east conference matchup.
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[Talent=Jean]

News 7 at Eleven is next.

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((THESE PEOPLE ARE CLEARLY AT A DISADVANTAGE FROM THE GET GO. ))
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Local leaders grow louder in their opposition to a proposed natural- gas pipeline that would cross Henry County.
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[Gas-Pipeline]

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Dominion wants to build a nearly 275 mile pipeline from West Virginia to North Carolina. But many along the path are adamantly opposed and question why this particular route was chosen. [***NEWS 7 @ 11***]
[DOUBLE BOXES=JEan & Teresa/Pulpit;]
Teresa Hamilton is here now with local reaction. Jean, the route proposed by Dominion would cut through seven Virginia counties.
[LIVE= Teresa /FULL Pulpit]
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In Henry County-- local leaders have vowed to fight the project saying it would diminish property values and fail to bring money into the community.
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[SUPER=01-Francis Zehr/Henry Co. Supervisor; :16]
[SUPER=01-Rev. Tyler Millner/Pipeline Opponent; :36]
[SUPER=01-Paula Burnette/Henry Co. Supervisor; :59]
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(( This afternoon, the Henry County supervisors called a special session to discuss the Greenbrier Pipeline Project--
On Thursday-- the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission known as FERC will be in town and the majority of supervisors want their opposition to the project noted.
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((I PERSONALLY DON'T WANT TO BE PART OF ANY IDEA THAT WE FAVOR ONE NEIGHBORHOOD OR ONE COMMUNITY OVER ANOTHER.)) [RUNS05]
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The Reverend Tyler Millner was on hand for the meeting... He says the route through Henry County-- which essentially follows A-E-P's 765- kilovolt line-- would hurt the Axton community.
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((TYLER MILLNER: I'D LIKE TO SEE IT ONE MOVED OUT OF THE COMMUNITY, YOU KNOW COMPLETELY AND NUMBER TWO THAT DOMINION BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BOTH FOR MISINFORMATION AND THE WAY IN WHICH THEY'VE TREATED THE CITIZENS.)) [runs10 ]
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Supervisor Paula Burnette believes Dominion picked this particular route for a reason. She says a number of families along the proposed path are low income, elderly, and African American.
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((PAULA BURNETTE: I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY GET TO COME AND CHOOSE THIS ROUTE OTHER THAN TO THEM IT LOOKED LIKE THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE BECAUSE IT'S MORE RURAL DOESN'T EXCUSE THEIR RIGHT TO SAY THEY'RE GOING TO PUT IT THERE.)) [runs12]
[out q= put it there.]))
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Dominion says it looks at many factors when determining a route-- but says race and socioeconomic status are never a consideration and that this particular route would actually impact fewer homeowners.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Jean & Teresa /Pulpit;]
Jean, FERC will be at Laurel Park high school, Thursday at seven o'clock, to hear from citizens but we're told this is NOT a formal hearing.

[Bowman]

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Investigators plan to leave Thursday morning for Canada to question a North Carolina man described as a possible "witness" in the murders of Jennifer Short and her parents.
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[SUPER=03-Yellowknife, Canada/Monday;]

Monday, during a detention hearing, Garrison Bowman told officials he was a suspect in the family's murders... but indicated it was because someone lied to authorities.
According to search warrants, his landlord told investigators Bowman had threatened to kill a Virginia man who refused to move his mobile home.
Canadian immigration officials say they'll hold a hearing later this week to decide if Bowman will be deported.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Short's relatives are making funeral arrangements.
Visitation will be held Friday at 6.
The funeral is Saturday at 1.
Both services will be held at the Martinsville Church of God.
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[Longshoremen]

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It appears goods will start flowing as the holiday shopping season nears.
A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a temporary restraining order- that should end the West Coast dockworkers lockout.
An 80 day cooling off period could follow.
Manuel Gallegus reports.
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[SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA; :00]
[SUPER=01-Steve Stallone/I. L. W. U. Spokesman; :58]
[SUPER=01-Joe Miniace/Pacific Maritime Association; 1:09]
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((ACTING ON THE PRESIDENTS REQUEST-- A FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERED THE WEST COAST PORTS RE-OPENED PUTTING DOCKWORKERS BACK ON THE JOB ENDING A 10 DAY LABOR DISPUTE. PRESIDENT BUSH THE COURT INJUNCTION ORDERED BY THE WHITE HOUSE OPENS THE WEST COAST'S 29 PORTS-IMMEDIATELY. IT GIVES DOCKWORKERS AND THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY AN 80-DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD, A CHANCE FOR THE TWO SIDES TO HAMMER-OUT A NEW CONTRACT.
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THE STOPPAGE HAS ALREADY HAD A COSTLY IMPACT WORLDWIDE. FROM THE TOY IMPORTER IN LOS ANGELES WHO CANT GET HIS CHRISTMAS SHIPMENT, TO A PARTS SHORTAGE AT THE NUMMI PLANT IN CALIFORNIA, TO DOLE FOODS SUING A SHIPPING COMPANY OVER MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF ROTTING BANANAS. THERE HAVE BEEN SCATTERED LAY-OFFS, FROM THE PEOPLE WHO WASH NEW CARS, TO THE TRUCKERS WHO TRANSPORT THE GOODS. UNION LEADERS CLAIM THE SHIPPING COMPANIES HELD OUT FOR GOVERNMENT HELP STEVE STALLONE, I.L.W.U. SPOKESMAN They have wanted all along to have the government step in and solve their problems. BUT THE SHIPPING COMPANIES BLAME THE UNION LEADERSHIP FOR ILLEGAL WORKER SLOWDOWNS JOE MINIACE, PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION: We absolutely regret it had to come to this. IT MAY TAKE THE DOCKS A DAY OR TWO TO GET BACK ON TRACK. .FOR NOW THE COURT ORDERED TRUCE PUTS AN END TO THE BILLION DOLLAR A DAY DISPUTE -BUT ITS FAR FROM SETTLED IN THE LONG RUN. MANUEL GALLEGUS, CBS NEWS LOS ANGELES.))

[Car-Parts]

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This afternoon's developments on the West Coast may help businesses in our area avoid any of the fallout.
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Local dealers say the supply of new cars in our area could be affected within a month if the lockout continues. Many lots work with only a small inventory base ... called "just in time" delivery. Honda is one of the many companies waiting for shipments sitting off the west coast.
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((MIKE COYLE/RICK WOODSON HONDA GM; EVEN IF A CAR IS 97-PERCENT BUILT IN THE UNITED STATES IT ONLY TAKES ONE PART TO HOLD UP PRODUCTION ON THE WHOLE CAR. SO IT COULD BE ANY CAR THAT YOU'RE DRIVING A FORD OR CHEVROLET OR A HONDA OR TOYOTA.))
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Coyle says service on older model cars shouldn't be affected because parts are already in warehouses.
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[Iraq]

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The C-I-A director says Saddam Hussein has apparently held off on terrorist action against the U-S.
But he believes this could change if Saddam believes a U-S attack on Iraq is imminent.
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[SUPER=03-Washington, DC]

This comes as debate continues on Capitol Hill on a resolution calling for military action against Iraq.
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((SEN. JOHN WARNER/R VIRGINIA: HE HAS THE CAPABILITY TO STRIKE US.))
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[OUT Q=TO STRIKE US.]
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Many senators- even democrats have been swayed by President Bush's arguments- that Iraq is an imminent danger.
But some want to give weapons inspectors a chance first.
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((SEN. ROBERT BYRD/D WEST VIRGINIA: CONGRESS IS CEDING THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR AND HANDING IT TO THE PRESIDENT LOCK, STOCK AND BARREL. TO DECLARE WAR.))
[SUPER=01-Sen. Robert Byrd/(D) West Virginia;]
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[OUT Q=TO DECLARE WAR.]
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[VO-NAT 09 PLUS PAD]

Baghdad described the presidents speech as an attempt to justify an attack, but if congress gives the go-ahead, it will show a united front on the world stage.
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[Buffalo-Six]

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A federal judge in Buffalo granted bail to only one of six men accused of operating an Al Qaida sleeper cell.
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[VO-NAT 17:04:15 21 plus pad]
[SUPER=04-Sketches by Ralph Sirianni;]

600-thousand dollars bond for 29 year old Sahin Alwan.
He was ordered to meet more than a dozen conditions for bail- including electronic monitoring and remaining at home-
The other five were not granted bail- Two suspects appeared disappointed- a Third smiled and waved at family members-
All six are charged with providing material resources to terrorist organizations.
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[Mental-health]

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The state's mental health services are in crisis and further cuts could cost lives... that was the message today from one lawmaker.
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[SUPER=03-Richmond]

Delegate Phil Hamilton says Virginia ranks 47th in the nation in what it spends for mental health.
[SUPER=@file;]

Governor Mark Warner is expected to cut mental health programs by at least five percent this year.
Hamilton says the cuts will have dire implications for some of the state's most vulnerable citizens.
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[IN Q=IF YOU'RE UNDERFUNDING MENTAL HEALTH]
[SUPER=01-Del. Phil Hamilton/(R) Newport News; :00]
[SUPER=01-Valerie Marsh/Nat. Alliance for the Mentally Ill; :08]
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[OUT Q=LEAD TO DEATHS.]
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Hamilton says any reduction in mental health spending will simply shift costs to the state's correctional system.

The Republican also said Virginia's leaders need to start talking about raising taxes in order to save vital state services.
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The area around the nation's capital is visibly on edge.
The latest on the search for a sniper next on News 7.
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((NAT DOG TRAINING))
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And see why police dogs from all over the East Coast are barking up a storm in the Roanoke Valley.
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[Sports-preview]

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[MD-Sniper]

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Some parents are keeping their kids home from school in the Washington -DC area- with a sniper still on the loose.

Stacy Case has more from Rockville- Maryland.
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[SUPER=01-Charles Moose/Montgomery Co., MD Police Chief; :10]
[SUPER=01-Michael Bouchard/ATF; :37]
[SUPER=03-Bowie, MD; :52]
[SUPER=01-Stacy Case/CBS News; 1:16]
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((TRACK: IT IS A DAUNTING TASK FOR INVESTIGATORS. FINDING A SERIAL SNIPER WITH NO EYEWITNESSES. BUT POLICE ARE GETTING HUNDREDS OF CALLS. Chief Charles Moose/Montgomery Co Police: Out of those 75-hundred calls, we have 1400 credible tips. THE D-C AREA SNIPER HAS SHOT 8 PEOPLE. 6 DIED. 2 SURVIVED. INVESTIGATORS SPENT MOST OF TUESDAY TRYING TO DETERMINE IF A RANDOM SHOOTING, 3 1/2 WEEKS AGO OUTSIDE THIS LIQUOR STORE IS LINKED. THE VICTIM IN THIS CASE IS RECOVERING. Michael Bouchard/ATF "Evidence from the Hillandale shooting Sept. 14th has also been analyzed, and that too is inconclusive."
ON DISPLAY TUESDAY AT COMMAND CENTRAL--- RIFLE CASES-- ALL SHAPES, ALL TYPES. INVESTIGATORS WANT THE PUBLIC TO BE ON
THE LOOK OUT FOR SOMEONE WALKING AROUND WITH ONE OF THESE.
Is there anything to follow this--- if not, move to next thought.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARRIVED AT AREA SCHOOLS TUESDAY UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF POLICE. You know, i start wondering whether there's cover around. where i drop the kids off. He hops out of the car and gets on the bus because i don't want him to be a sitting duck. SCHOOL IS OUT WEDNESDAY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR A SCHEDULED STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY. NOT THE KIND OF DAY OFF KIDS WANT--- MOST WILL STAY INDOORS. THE REWARD FOR HELPING CATCH THE SNIPER IS UP TO NEARLY A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. THE VIRGINIA WOMAN SHOT LAST FRIDAY WENT HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WHILE DOCTORS STILL WORK TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE 13 YEAR OLD STUDENT. STACY CASE CBS NEWS, ROCKVILLE, MD.))

[Fulcher]

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Prison drug smuggler Michael Fulcher is scheduled to enter a guilty plea in federal court tomorrow afternoon.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke/1999]
Convicted three years ago of running a continuing criminal enterprise at the Bland Correctional Center, the judge threw out Fulcher's conviction. The reversal came after D-E-A Agent Don Lincoln acknowledged that he may have let Fulcher think that he had Lincoln's approval to work undercover inside the prison. Lincoln was prepared to testify on Fulcher's behalf at the trial next month.
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
[SS=HOLD]
There's been no plea agreement filed yet. Fulcher's Richmond lawyer says he plans to be in Roanoke for the hearing tomorrow.
A prosecutor says the two sides are close to an agreement but cautioned the deal could still fall through.

[City-Stadium]

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It's a whole new ballgame for Lynchburg's minor league baseball team and its long-suffering fans.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Lynchburg]

Ground was broken today on a 5-point-4 million dollar renovation project at City Stadium.
The 62-year-old ballpark will be brought up to modern minor league standards by adding seating, skyboxes and improving the concessions and handicapped access.
Coleman- Adams construction was awarded the bid for the project.. renovations should be finished by next July.
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[K9-Training]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Dozens of police officers and their K-9 counterparts are in Roanoke this week improving the communication between man and his best friend.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke;]
The Roanoke Police Academy is hosting the annual workshop of the Virginia Police Work Dog Association. Participants hail from all over the eastern seaboard and include two bomb experts from Ireland. Today's lessons focused on explosives and narcotics detection. Officers will also hone their patrolling skills. The workshop runs through Thursday and will see more than 60-dogs and handlers training at a variety of locations throughout the Roanoke Valley.
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Still ahead on NEws 7, Virginia Tech athletes are stepping up to the plate to help one of their own.
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Plus it may not have lasted long, but a flight by a glider just like this one started an aviation revolution... 100 years ago today.
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[Commercial]

[Wright-Glider]

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A century ago two men opened the doors to one of the most efficient ways of traveling - flying.
Today at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina - the dreams of the Wright Brothers were celebrated.
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[SUPER=03-Nags Head, NC]

They are credited with creating the first engine-powered airplane --100-years ago Orville and Wilbur Wright stood at the dawn of modern aviation.
Using their first creation -a 1902 Glider - they revolutionized their vision to fly and soared along these sand dunes.
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((ED PERSHEY/ HISTORIAN: THEY WERE JUST 2 GUYS WHO WANTED TO DO THIS IN THE WORST WAY... AND JUST LET NOTHING GET IN THE WAY OF THAT DREAM."))
[SUPER=01-Ed Pershey/Historian]
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[OUT Q=of that dream.]
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Today, these Military Pilots learned to fly just like the Wrights - using replicas of the same gliders.
After practicing all day - some say they were amazed to actually fly the instrument that made flying a reality for generations to come.
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[SOT 00:47:23]
[IN Q=It's the story...]
((IT'S THE STORY THAT WE TELL OUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY OUTGROW THE 'LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD.' THIS IS THE STORY THAT WE TELL KIDS TO CONVINCE THEM THAT DREAMS ARE WORTH-WHILE BUT YOU GOTTA DO A LOT OF WORK TO ACHIEVE THOSE DREAMS."))
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[OUT Q=achieve those dreams...then *NAT sound of clapping and cheering*]
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[Nickens]

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Harry Nickens is heading to Kentucky and today the Roanoke County Supervisors said their goodbyes.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.]

After serving 20 years on the board, this was Nickens' final meeting as the Vinton Supervisor.
He said he leaves with a feeling of pride and accomplishment... and confidence that the county remains in good hands.
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[IN Q=Nothing I can say]
((JOE "BUTCH" CHURCH/SUPERVISORS CHAIRMAN; NOTHING I CAN SAY IS GOING TO MAKE THIS LOOK ANY BETTER THAN WHAT YOU'VE DONE FOR VINTON, ROANOKE COUNTY, THE STAFF AND ALL OF US THAT KNOW YOU.))
[SUPER=01-Joe "Butch" Church/Supervisors Chairman; ]
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[OUT Q=all of us that know you.]
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[VO-NAT]

Today, the Board of Supervisors declared a drought emergency in Roanoke County, and requested state and federal disaster assistance for county farmers.
They also approved mandatory water conservation measures.
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[S-Extra]

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A NLCS Cardinals/Giants preview, girls basketball, and the Hokies look to a former Salem kicker to get them off on the right foot against BC,
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[SUPER=03-Talladega, AL; :00]
But first our extra point. Winston Cup drivers teamed up with EA Sports to compete against each other over the weekend.

Jeff Gordon joined drivers like Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman, and Jimmie Johnson in a few one on one virtual Talladega Superspeedway races at the EA Sports NASCAR 2003 launch party.
Gordon did not draw the biggest applause form the audience. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the featured attraction. He competed against a fan who won the chance to race against Jr. The fan won big money for his win over Earnhardt.
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[SUPER=01-Dale Earnhardt Jr./Driver of #8 Chevrolet; :00]
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[OUT Q=......driving on the race track"]
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[S-ALCS]

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In game one of the American League Championship Series, Minnesota beat Anaheim 2-1. Twins pitcher Joe Mays pitched
eight solid innings to key the win.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Minneapolis, MN; :00]
The Twins strike first when A.J. Pierzynski (pur-ZIN'-skee) hit a sacrifice fly in the second for Minnesota's first run
.
Anaheim's lone run came with two outs in the third, when Adam Kennedy scored an [SUPER=35-Anaheim/1/Minnesota/2;]u
nearned run on Cristian Guzman's (GOOZ'-mahnz) error at short.
But the Twins regained the lead in the fifth on Koskie's second hit of the game, a go a head single, Twins topped the Anaheim Angels 2-to-1.
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[S-Preps]

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[WRITER=sma]
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The NLCS between San Francisco and St. Louis begins tonight in St. Louis. The Cardinals were in the NLCS back in 2000 while the Giants are back for the first time since 1989.
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[SUPER=01-Tony LaRussa/Cardinals Manager; :00]
[SUPER=01-Dusty Baker/Giants Manager; :11]
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[OUT Q=.....well balanced attack"]
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[S-Hoops]

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In girls high school basketball, Cave Spring welcomed undefeated Blacksburg to knight court last night.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Blacksburg vs. Cave Spring; :00]

Blacksburg came into the game looking to improve to 13 and OH on the season.
In the first quarter, the Knights Katie Boylan dishes to Kristie Weisbart and she is gonna convert the shot.
[SUPER=33-Blacksburg/63/Cave Spring/35;]Blacksburg's go to gal Britney Anderson shoots, but misses, but hey, little sis
ter Leslie is there for the rebound and the two point play.
Then, watch Anderson swat the shot away and Blacksburg coasts to the 63-35 win.
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[WIPE WIPE WIPE]

[S-Girls]

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[VO-NAT wipe to #eng!!!!!]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Cougars vs. Vikings; :00]

Over at Northside, the Vikings hooked up with Pulaski in another Blue Ridge District match up.
Northside's Amber Hodgson is gonna pass the ball over to Brittney Hughes and she zeroes in on the target and strikes.
[SUPER=33-Pulaski Co./32/Northside/39;]The Cougars holla back. Brianna Blevins is just off the mark but Misty Neal
gets the rock and scores on the put back. Pulaski's Page Wingington with the nice bounce pass to Neal for two. Northside wins 39 to 32.
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[S-Hokies]

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Virginia Tech fullback Josh Spence will miss this week's game at Boston College after being suspended for one game for violation of a team rule. The pressure is on former Friday Football EXtra player of the week Nic Schmitt, who will kick for the Hokies against Boston College. Mike Stevens has more.
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[SUPER=01-Nic Schmitt/Will Kick Against Boston College; :16]
[SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Virginia Tech Head Coach; :22]
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[OUT Q=...NEWS 7 SPORTS]
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[S-Clay]

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[WRITER=sma]
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[GRAPHIC=Martinsville]

After this weekends' trip to Lowes Motor Speedway for the UAW Quality 500. Winston Cup drivers head to Martinsville for the Old Dominion 500. Martinsville President Clay Campbell says, a tight points race makes short track racing in his back yard even more fun for fans.
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[SUPER=01-Clay Campbell/Martinsville Speedway President; :00]
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[OUT Q=... HOW THAT'S DETERMINED"]
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[VO-NAT]

Campbell looks forward to all the cup drives invading his speedway October 20th, especially the young drivers. Rookies Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman are both in the top five in points.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[RUNS=:10]
[OUT Q=...demanding more"]
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[S-Rusty]

[ANCHOR=stevwe]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=sma]
[TAPE#=SP-128 ]
[GRAPHIC=NASCAR]

Rusty Wallace has lost 25 points in the NASCAR championship race because of an unapproved spoiler at Sunday's Talladega race.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-NASCAR; :00]
His crew chief was also fined 25-thousand dollars for the infraction and car owner Roger Penske was penalized 25 owner points. NASCAR discovered the illegal spoiler before Friday's first practice at Talladega Superspeedway and confiscated it. He finished 13th with a legal spoiler. Wallace is still sixth in the points standings but he is 172 points behind first place Tony Stewart instead of 143.
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[DuBose]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
[NEWSCAST=11]
[WRITER=dse]
[TAPE#=02-37 TC35:45]
[GRAPHIC=None]

Virginia Tech athletes will have more than sports on their minds when the Hokies take on Rutgers.
Before, during and after the game, student-athletes will be collecting money for a basketball player stricken with meningococcal meningitis.
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[VO-NAT]

Freshman Rayna (Dew-bohs) DuBose was hospitalized in May of last year... she ended up having parts of all four limbs amputated.
[SUPER=03-Blacksburg/File Tape]

Athletes will station themselves around Lane Stadium October 19th to collect for a fund to help with her medical expenses.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=I've heard from]
((RUSS WHITENACK/VA. TECH MONOGRAM CLUB DIRECTOR; I'VE HEARD FROM AN AWEFULL LOT OF PARENTS WHO SAID IT HAPPENED TO MY SON OR DAUGHTER. IT WASN'T AS SEVERE, BUT HERE'S FIFTY DOLLARS BECAUSE I WANT TO HELP. AND I DON'T KNOW THE YOUNG LADY, BUT I WANT TO SEE HER GET BETTER.))
[SUPER=01-Russ Whitenack/Va. Tech Monogram Club Director; :00]
[RUNS=:09]
[OUT Q=see her get better.]
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[VO-NAT]

Rayna Dubose will attend the game plans to return to school. (------------)