WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 12/02/02

[7-11Nelson-Shooting]

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A Waynesboro man is in custody this morning after being accused of shooting a Nelson County man . Shortly before 11 yesterday morning, deputies were called to Virginia Lane in Nellysford, where they found a 22 year old man who'd been shot with a small caliber handgun. 33- year- old Alfred Eugene Allen is charged with malicious wounding and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony. The victim-- who's name has not been released, was airlifted to the U-V-A Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. Officials say the shooting occured after a verbal fight at the victim's home.

[7-11Holiday-Travel]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
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The Sunday after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the heaviest travel days of the year.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke; ]
And, yesterday was no exception at the Roanoke Regional Airport. Many travelers found long lines as they tried to make it back home or to other destinations. One woman encountered delays at other airports as she tried to make it back home to Roanoke.
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[SUPER=01-Gabriela Arraiz/Traveler; ]
((IT TOOK MORE THAN 24 HOURS OF WAITING IN THE AIRPORT AND TRYING TO GET ON MORE THAN 10 FLIGHTS, IT WAS JUST HORRIBLE, IT WAS HORRIBLE. ))
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[OUT Q=IT WAS HORIBBLE. (DOUBLE OUT.)]
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[VO-NAT]
No major delays or cancellations occurred at the Roanoke Airport yesterday... although there were some scary moments for passengers aboard one flight out of Roanoke. The plane-- bound for Dulles Airport-- started smoking before takeoff, so the pilots turned around and the flight was canceled.
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[7-11Gods-Generals]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
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The city of Lexington will soon be hosting a major Hollywood event.
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[SUPER=03-Lexington/August 2001]

More than a year ago, the campuses of V-M-I and Washington and Lee were used as backdrops for several scenes in the civil war movie "Gods and Generals."
It's a prequel to the movie "Gettsyburg."
The film is set to open in February, but not before a big premiere in the city of Lexington.
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((DON HASFURTHER/LEXINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: WE'RE GOING TO HAVE THE DIRECTOR, THE ACTOR, THE ACTRESSES OF GODS AND GENERALS HERE FOR THE PREMIERE. WE PLAN TO MAKE A BIG EVENT OUT OF IT. IT WILL BE A PROMOTIONAL EVENT AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OUR DOWNTOWN MUSEUMS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, JUST GOING TO BE ONE WONDERFUL EVENING.))

[SUPER=01-Don Hasfurther/Lexington Downtown Development Assoc.;]
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[OUT Q=wonderful evening]
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That evening will be open to the public and is set for February 13th.
City leaders are still trying to pick a location to show the premiere.
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[45-11Nelson-Shooting]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
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A Waynesboro man is in custody this morning after being accused of shooting a Nelson County man . Shortly before 11 yesterday morning, deputies were called to Virginia Lane in Nellysford, where they found a 22 year old man who'd been shot with a small caliber handgun. 33- year- old Alfred Eugene Allen is charged with malicious wounding and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony. The victim-- who's name has not been released, was airlifted to the U-V-A Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. Officials say the shooting occured after a verbal fight at the victim's home.

[45-11D'Ville-Bridge]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
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The new Main Street bridge under construction in downtown Danville should be completed by March.
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[SUPER=03-Danville]

Once finished, the bridge will accommodate all northbound and southbound traffic until the current Main Street bridge is re-furbished.
Both bridges should be open for traffic by the spring of 2004.
The project is costing more than 14 million dollars.
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[45-6Food-Bank]

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An area charity that is known for helping people--- needs some help of its own.
Donations to the "Blue Ridge Area food banks" are down by nearly 25-percent this holiday season.
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[SUPER=03-Lexington]
To help change that, Lexington's Downtown Association, V-M-I, and a local radio station are sponsoring a food drive. W-R-E-L has set up a drop-off location next to its studios on Main Street in downtown Lexington.
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[IN Q=Any of your non-perishables]
((ANDY WOLFE/ORGANIZER: ANY OF YOUR NON PERISHABLES IN TERMS OF PASTAS, CANNED FOODS AND THINGS THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN TERMS OF FAMILIES IN NEED. THERE ARE ABOUT TWO THOUSAND FAMILIES UNDER THE POVERTY LEVEL JUST IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.))
[SUPER=01-Andy Wolfe/Organizer]
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[OUT Q=in Rockbridge County]
[ANCHOR=Teresa]
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The food drive runs until Christmas, and V-M-I cadets will eventually pick up and deliver the non-perishable items to the food bank.
In Lynchburg, you can donate food at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank office on Fort Avenue.
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[45-11Angel-Trees]

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Salvation Army officials hope the spirit of giving will extend to their Angel Tree program this year.
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[SUPER=03-Lynchburg]

For the first time since 1979, the trees are not located in Lynchburg's River Ridge Mall.. instead their new home is in the city's eight fire stations.
Salvation Army officials hope spreading the trees across the city will make it easier for citizens to pick up cards and drop off gifts.
The Angel Tree program pairs needy children with residents who help fill out the child's Christmas Wish list.
The trees are available from noon to 7 p-m through next Friday.
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[8-11Nelson-Shooting]

[8-11Holiday-Travel]

[8-11Traffic]

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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;]
Motorists also found plenty of long lines and delays on the roadways. Traffic was slow moving along portions of Interstate 81 last night. An accident in the southbound lanes near Daleville caused delays yesterday. Some other minor accidents were reported throughout the area, but nothing serious.
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[8-11D'Ville-Bridge]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
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[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-46 TC-27:47]
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The new Main Street bridge under construction in downtown Danville should be finished by March.
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[SUPER=03-Danville]

Once finished, the bridge will accommodate all northbound and southbound traffic until the current Main Street bridge is re-furbished.
Both bridges should be open for traffic by the spring of 2004.
The project is costing more than 14 million dollars.
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[Mornin' Promo] [ANCHOR-Kim] [Animation]
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((Tomorrow on News 7 Mornin'.))
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[Kim on Camera] "Real Art, Real Cheap" has a new name. Steve Pardon has a preview of "Art a la Carte". And winter weather may be heading our way by mid-week. We'll have your forecast.
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Tomorrow on News 7 Mornin'.[Animation full]