[11Danville-MLK]

[ANCHOR=Kim]

[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-]
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Today, the nation honors Doctor Martin Luther King Day. Last night more than a hundred Danville residents took to the streets to remember King. They held a a candlelight vigil and protest.
Allegations of police brutality continue to ignite a fierce debate there.
As Justin McLeod tells us, some marchers feel the solution is for the city to appoint an African American police chief.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=03-Danville; :00]
[SUPER=01-William Avon Keen/Virginia SCLC President; :17]
[SUPER=01-Anthony Fitzgerald/Danville Resident; :47]
[SUPER=@justin1; 1:12]
[SUPER=01-Todd Yeatts/City Spokesperson; 1:36]
[RUNS=1:52]
[OUT Q=JM, News 7, Danville]
(( ((NAT SOUND OF CHANTING 1:37:50))
What you see here is a familar scene here in Danville these days, as the black community takes to the streets to protest. ((QUICK NAT SOUND OF MARCH))
They call it the stop the killing march.
[SOT 1:26:40]
[IN Q=We still have a]
((WILLIAM AVON KEEN/VIRGINIA SCLC PRESIDENT: WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF POLICE BRUTALITY AND WE STILL HEAR THE WORDS OF DR. KING ECHOING WHEN HE CAME TO THE CITY ABOUT THE BRUTISH POLICE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE HERE.))
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[OUT Q=we have here]

One example they say is the Rennie Hunt case.
Back in May, officers shot and killed Hunt after he reportedly took his girlfriend hostage.
What officers thought was a knife turned out to be a screwdriver.
And although an investigation cleared the officers of any wrong doing many African Americans are still angry.
[SOT 1:21:39]
[IN Q=They need to be cleaned]
((ANTHONY FITZGERALD/DANVILLE RESIDENT: THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT AND CLEANED THROUGH FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, CHANGED NEED TO BE MADE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE TOP.))
[Runs= 08]
[OUT Q=to the top]
((QUICK NAT SOUND OF CHANTING))
Some would also like to see the city appoint a citizen's advisory committee to investigate future cases involving African Americans and the Danville Police Department.
[SOT 1:20:32]
[IN Q=Chief Neal Morris]
((JUSTIN McLEOD/REPORTING: CHIEF NEAL MORRIS IS OUT OF THE OFFICE UNTIL FRIDAY AND COULD NOT BE REACHED FOR COMMENT. BUT HE HAS REPEATEDLY DENIED IN THE PAST ANY ALLEGATIONS OF POLICE BRUTALITY AND HAS VOICED HIS DETERMINATION TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY. THAT COMMITTMENT HOWEVER IS ABOUT TO CHANGE. CHIEF MORRIS PLANS TO RETIRE AT THE END OF MAY.))
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[OUT Q=at the end of May]
((NAT SOUND OF PREACHING PRAYING WITH MEGAPHONE))
Many in the black community say Morris' retirement is a perfect opportunity to appoint a African American police chief here in Danville.
[SOT 32:13]
[IN Q=The police chief]
((TODD YEATTS/CITY SPOKESPERSON: THE POLICE CHIEF IS THE POLICE CHIEF FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THAT IS OBVIOUSLY VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO GET SOMEONE WHO CONNECTS WITH THE COMMUNITY.))
[Runs= 08]
[OUT Q=with the community]

It is a community judging by this march that is currently still divided.
Justin McLeod, News 7, Danville.
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[11MLK-NRV]


[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=tha]
[TAPE#=02-51 52:58]
[GRAPHIC=None]
Other communities also paused to remember Dr. King's many contributions.
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[SOT]
[IN Q= NAT SOUND]
((NAT SOUND OF MUSIC-- WE SHALL OVERCOME.))
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[OUT Q= NAT SOUND OF MUSIC.]
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Christiansburg]
Yesterday afternoon, the Montgomery County, Radford City, Floyd County branch of the N-double-A-C-P sponsored a special service at Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church in Christiansburg. More than 200- people attended the event, including 60- young people, for an afternoon of reflection, fellowship and music.
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[SOT 15:34:48]
[IN Q=I think it's ]
[SUPER=01-Deborah Travis/NAACP Chapter Secretary; ]
((I THINK IT'S EXTREMELY IMPORT TO HAVE EVENTS LIKE THIS TO RECOGNIZE A MAN WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR FREEDOM AND TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED OR TREATED EQUALLY AND THAT PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND TO EARN AN EDUCATION.))
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[OUT Q=to earn an education.]
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[VO-NAT]
The celebration of Dr. King's life is an annual event for the chapter. But organizers hope to hold the get together at a larger facility next year.
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[11DMV]


[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=ejo]
[TAPE#=02-45 1:36:39]
[GRAPHIC=DMV]
Traffic is expected to be backed up at Virginia's D-M-V offices this week.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke/November 30;]
Many people remember what it was like November 30th, after offices were closed several days for Thanksgiving. Well this time, they were closed Friday for Lee-Jackson Day, and they'll be closed today for the Martin Luther King holiday. The offices are already closed Wednesdays to save money, so D-M-V officials predict Tuesday could be very, very busy.

They suggest coming in later in the week, or if possible, doing your business on-line.
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[Terror-Raid]


[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]

British authorities have arrested seven people in a raid on a London mosque, the base of one of Britain's most outspoken Muslim clerics.
Today's arrests are linked to the recent discovery of the deadly poison ricin (RY-sihn).
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-London, England;]

Witnesses say 150 officers were involved in the raid on the mosque and two neighboring houses in north London.
Some officers used ladders and battering rams.
It's the third raid this month in what police say is an ``ongoing'' terror investigation.
A police officer was stabbed to death during one of the earlier raids.
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[Iraq]


[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=Iraq]

More meetings in Baghdad today between the U-N's top inspectors and Iraqi officials.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Baghdad, Iraq;]

After yesterday's meeting, the chief nuclear inspector said progress is being made, but he also admitted that time is running out.
The weapons inspectors have a week before they report to the U-N security council.
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[Australia-Fires]


[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=Fire]

Brush fires have ruined hundreds of homes, and have left at least four people dead in Australia's capital.


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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Canberra, Australia;]

The fires are still burning, and officials fear the hot, windy conditions could lead to more destruction.
Residents spent today consoling each other, and taking stock of the damage to their property.
Meanwhile, public anger is also growing after officials admitted that emergency services were overwhelmed by the blazes.
The government has ordered an inquiry.
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[11XGR-Seatbelts]


[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=ejo]
[TAPE#=03-01 07:29]
[GRAPHIC=None]
The state legislature will consider a bill this week that would allow police to stop you for not wearing a seat belt.

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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./December;]
Right now, you can be ticketed for not buckling up only if you are pulled over for something else. Governor Warner backs efforts to toughen the law, arguing it would save lives, but many lawmakers from both parties think the bill amounts to too much government meddling in private lives. The House of Delegates Transportation Committee is scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday.
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[Business-News]


[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]

In business news this morning, the markets are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. However, it was business as usual in Japan. The Nikkei lost 131 points.
(Kim tosses to bump)
News 7 Mornin' will be right back.
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[Golden-Globes]


[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]

Hollywood's most talented hit the red carpet in style last night.
The Golden Globes were handed out in Beverly Hills.
Elizabeth Sanchez was there, and has all the highlights.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=04-Dick Clark Productions, Inc.; :00]
[SUPER=01-Jack Nicholson/Best Actor in a Drama; :16]
[SUPER=01-Richard Gere/Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy; :33]
[SUPER=01-Meryl Streep/Best Supporting Actress in a Film; :47]
[SUPER=01-Larry David/Best Television Comedy Winner; 1:11]
[SUPER=01-Jennifer Aniston/Best Actress in a TV Comedy; 1:20]
[SUPER=01-Edie Falco/Best Actress in a TV Drama; 1:29 QUICK]
[SUPER=01-Elizabeth Sanchez/Reporting; 1:34]
[RUNS=1:45]
[OUT Q=Sanchez, CBS News, Los Angeles.]
(( Package: CG: PROVIDED BY DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS, INC.
It was the Hours that took home the night's coveted award... winning for Best Drama. Nicole Kidman also took home a Golden Globe for her role in the film. And for his performance in About SchmidtJack Nicholson won top dramatic honors.

(SOT: Jack Nicholson/Best Performance By An Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama)
I don t know whether to be happy or ashamed because I thought we made a comedy.
It was a jazzy night for Chicago. Not only did the movie win for best musical or comedy... Co-Stars Richard Gere and Rene Zellweger danced away with the best musical or comedy acting awards.

(SOT: Richard Gere/Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy)
20:57:00 Obviously that s why I got this because the jerk actually tap danced at the end of the movie.
The movie Adaptation also walked away with a handful of globes. Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper both bloomed with best supporting acting awards.

(SOT: Meryl Streep/Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture)
Oh my God, I've just been nominated 789 times and I was getting so settled over there for a long winter's nap,''
THE GOLDEN GLOBES IS CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE THE DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE OSCARS. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO TELEVISION, THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS SEEMS TO LIKE THE NEWER, CUTTING-EDGE SHOWS THAT THE EMMY FOLKS PASS OVER. THIS YEAR WAS NO EXCEPTION: F-X S THE SHIELD WON BEST TELEVISION DRAMA AND HBO S CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM WON BEST TELEVISION COMEDY.

(SOT: Larry David/Curb Your Enthusiasm/Best Television Comedy)
20:23:05 This is a sad day for the golden globesquite a good day for Harry David.
JENNIFER ANISTON HOBBLED HER WAY TO BEST ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION COMEDY SERIES, FRIENDS.

(SOT: Jennifer Aniston/Best Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy)
backstage 1- 20:35:24 I broke my toe actually, by stubbing it on an ottomanvery uneventful, running for the phone.
AND EDIE FALCO OF HBO S THE SOPRANOS COULDN T FIND HER VOICE WHEN SHE WON FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION DRAMA.

(SOT: Edie Falco/Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama)
21:14:06 I can t talk, I have larengitisI swear to God.

(stand-up close)
ELIZABETH SANCHEZ, CBS NEWS, BEVERLY HILLS. ))

[Box-Office]


[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]

This weekend's box office numbers are in...
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-"Kangaroo Jack" - Warner Brothers]

And, Kangaroo Jack has jumped into the top spot. The comedy about two hapless pals trying to retrieve missing mob money from a kangaroo in Australia, took in 17-point-seven million dollars in its debut weekend.
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[Anchor=Kimberly]
[TAKE FS CHYRON]
[SUPER=77-Kangaroo Jack/17.7/National Security/15.7/Just Married/12.5/The Two Towers/11.4/Catch Me If You Can/11.3;]

National Security is in second place. Just Married is number three. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers fell to number four. And Catch Me If You Can rounds out the top five.

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(Kimberly tosses to bump)

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[11911-Cell]


[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-53]
[GRAPHIC=Cell Phones]

Whether you're in a car, or anywhere else, it won't be long now before your cell phone could one day save your life.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Danville]

Currently, when you make an emergency call on your cell phone, most 9-1-1 dispatchers can only track you to the nearest cell tower.
But newer technology will help pinpoint the exact location of certain cell phone users.
The City of Danville recently received the new mapping system and is currently getting it up and running.
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[SOT 9:08:03]
[IN Q=So if you call]
((DOUG YOUNG/DANVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR: SO IF YOU CALL AND YOU'RE FROM OUT OF TOWN OR IF YOU GOING FOR EXAMPLE INTERSTATE 81 OR HIGHWAY 29 AND YOU'RE JUST NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA, A 9-1-1 DISPATCHER WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THAT MAP AND TELL US EXACTLY WHERE YOU'RE AT.))
[SUPER=01-Doug Young/Danville Emergency Service Director]
[RUNS=:14]
[OUT Q=where you're at]
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[VO-NAT]

Pittsylvania and Henry County already have the new mapping system.
The problem is most if not all cell phones currently do not have a G-P-S chip in order to use the technology.
The F-C-C has mandated that all cell phone providers have the chip in place for 95-percent of their customer base by 2005. (------------)
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