WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 02/10/03

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Coming up on News 7-
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Will beer be sold at more Roanoke Civic Center events. Why some don't want it.
The remains of a famous explorer may have been found at Jamestown.
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Plus the Dell computer dude is busted- but a judge says Dude yer gettin another chance.
Details coming up on News 7 at Eleven.

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The Roanoke Civic Center wants to sell beer and wine at more of its events-- but a big group of residents says not so quick.
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[Civic-Center]

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The Roanoke Civic Center says it's a business issue. The facility wants to sell alcohol at more events to lure additional concerts and money to Roanoke. But opponents say it would only lure more problems.
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Teresa Hamilton attended a community meeting tonight and joins us now with reaction.
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Jean, the civic center says it needs an updated license to compete with other facilities that are free to serve alcohol at any event-- but those who gathered at Hollins Road Baptist Church tonight believe the city is putting money ahead of moral values.
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The Reverend Juan Barr feels the Civic Center is wrong to change the way its been doing business for years. And, this evening, encouraged the crowd of more than 200- to get involved.
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A representative from the Civic Center was on hand to speak and answer questions. Chip Snead explained that the facility currently sells beer at professional sporting events-- but would like to sell beer and wine at other events to lure more concerts and entertainment to Roanoke.
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Snead says the civic center is NOT interested in selling alcohol at children's events-- or concerts where most of the crowd would be under the age of 21. He says concerts such as Elton John and Cher-- or Allen Jackson would fit the bill.
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Snead couldn't say what concerts, if any, the civic center had lost because it didn't serve alcohol. But he says it is something that promoters consider when deciding whether to come to Roanoke.
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Jean, the department of alcoholic beverage control has scheduled a hearing on the city's request- for February 20th and opponents are planning to be there in full force.

[Missing-Child]

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It's now been more than a month since a five-year-old boy disappeared from his Grayson County home.
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Logan Nathaniel Bowman has been missing since January Eighth.
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But, his mother Cynthia Davis didn't REPORT him missing until the 26th, the same day she brought domestic assault charges against her live-in boyfriend Dennis (Skim-er-horn) Schemerhorn. Both are now facing child endangerment charges. They appeared in court today for a preliminary hearing, but it was continued until March Third. In the meantime, authorities say they continue to follow leads, although the chances of finding Logan alive are becoming slimmer everyday.
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[Peterson]

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A vigil tonight for missing pregnant woman Laci Peterson.
Today is Peterson's due date, but still no sign of her.
Her friends gathered together for a vigil.
Laci Peterson's been missing since Christmas Eve.
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It's where the big problems aboard ``Columbia'' appear to have started -- the left wing.
Now investigators say a big piece of wing found last week was from that very wing -- which could make it a key piece in the investigation.
NASA's not sure just where the piece fits.
Elizabeth Sanchez reports.
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((Somewhere amid the thousands of pieces of wreckage may be the answer Nasa is looking for. Debris from Columbia is being gathered at a Louisiana Air Force Base. William Ayotte/NASA/In charge of Debris: Searchers found several new recovery fields this weekend and found what appears to be a hatch door. But some experts say the burned and damaged debris cant provide much information because of its condition. Even so, investigators will examine everything. SEAN O'KEEFE/NASA OFFICIAL There is no favorite theory ...............on the table. An independent board has now taken over the probe. Among key clues...a fuzzy Air Force photo. It shows what looks like a jagged edge on Columbia's left wing. A piece of that wing has been recovered....And that's the area where the problems that brought down the shuttle are believed to have started. Bill Harwood/CBS News Space Consultant: "It is a good thing if they can find any portion of that left wing, but we don't know yet if the portion they did find is gonna have any clues that's going to help with the investigation." In Israel , it was an emotional scene at a state ceremony honoring astronaut Ilan Ramon. His family and Israeli leaders mourned the countrys first space pioneer. The national hero will be buried in a private ceremony on Tuesday. The new independent board has 60 days to complete its work, but some are questioning the very independence of that panel. But NASA officials say they are willing to add members if they're needed or wanted. Elizabeth Sanchez, CBS news, Houston.))

[Iraq]

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President Bush may be as upset with some key U-S allies as he is with Sadam Hussein.
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Several countries tried to put up roadblocks on the road to war today.
France, Russia, and Germany proposed a joint U-N resolution that would triple the number of inspectors in Iraq and give them more time, something inspectors say they need.
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That's not all, President Bush said he was disappointed at NATO allies.. France, Germany, and Belgium for blocking NATO from defending Turkey if Iraq attacked.
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Turkey has agreed to let the U-S use it as a staging ground on Iraq's northern border.
Iraq handed over documents on anthrax, nerve gas, and missile development over the weekend, and today agreed to allow U-2 spy planes to fly overhead.
That's a move that Bush says Hussein made just to play games... he says Iraq has already begun moving troops into cities to use civilians as human shields.
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[Mann]

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A banana has landed a Lynchburg man in prison for 18 months.
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Patrick Mann says he was trying to finance a crack cocaine addiction
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when he robbed a 7-11 store by pretending a banana in his pocket was a gun.
He made off with about ten dollars.
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Earlier Mann had broken into another shop where he had worked- He stole about 44 dollars there and caused about 650 dollars in damage to a cash register.
His sentence includes time for both crimes.

[Gosnold]

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He was one of the driving forces behind the first permanent English settlement in America, though he only survived a few months in the New World.
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Now Archeologists working at Jamestown think they've found the remains of Captain Bartholomew Gosnold.
In December, researchers found the skeleton of a high-ranking male colonist buried inside the historic fort at Jamestown.
Researchers say the skeleton is in ``remarkable'' condition and that D-N-A tests will be performed to try and verify the identity.
Gosnold was the captain of one of the three ships that landed at Jamestown and the architect of the fort there.

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On an earlier expedition to New England, he discovered and named Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
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An old train station and an old industrial site are close to getting new life.
We'll show you when News 7 returns.
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Plus you may have felt the pain of rising gas prices.
Just imagine if you had to fill up a fleet of nearly 200 vehicles.
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((Hey folks - Mike Stevens back in the News 7 sports office as the Roanoke Dazzle shines on this Monday Night. Hampden-Sydney and Roanoke duel down to the wire at the Bast Center, while the UVa women try to handle number two Duke. And Travis Wells checks in from Daytona - with another pole day shocker as Jeff Green wins the top spot for the Daytona 500 - tonight on the Big 7.))

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Gas prices are going up across the country. In fact, nationwide, the average, including all grades and taxes was about 1.63 a gallon. Business Reporter Rachel Canon takes a look at some effects in this area.
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((NATS 00:29:36 'BUS GUY PULLING OFF NOZZLE" If you think filling your tank costly, try this on for size. Roanoke County Schools has to keep a fleet of 187 vehicles from running on empty.
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Carroll says he has seen a jump of about 14-cents per gallon. The school system buys fuel straight from vendors and doesn't pay federal and state taxes. Still, prices are fluctuating due to supply and the possibility of war with Iraq. The lesson for them, conservation counts.
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On a smaller scale, consumers like Kristie Hale are doing what they can to lessen the burden. She only spends about ten bucks at the pump each visit and now goes for a lower grade.
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00:25:45 "THE FUEL TANK IS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE." Working with a specific amount for fuel, Carroll already knows the rising costs will put the school system in a budget deficit. He says the busses will guzzle up to 250-thousand gallons of gas this school year.
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[Link-Museum]

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The old Norfolk and Western station near the Hotel Roanoke hasn't seen any passengers in decades, but within the year, the landmark building will be back in business.
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Major renovations are now under way to prepare the space for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the O. Winston Link Museum.
Built in 1905, the structure was redesigned by Raymond Loewy (LOH-ee) in the late 40s, and the latest work is true to his vision.
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((KENT CHRISMAN/HISTORY MUSEUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; WE'RE DELIGHTED WITH THE SPACE WE'RE IN RIGHT HERE IN THE LOBBY. I THINK IT'S EXCITING TO SEE THE REALLY SOARING CEILINGS THAT YOU HAVE AND THE CURVED WALLS AS LOEWY INTENDED THEM IN 1947 WHEN HE DESIGNED THE STRUCTURE.))
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Center in the Square has raised most of the money needed for construction, but the History Museum of Western Virginia will soon launch a public campaign to finance exhibits and other expenses.
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[Allen-Morrison]

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It's gone from an industrial factory to an E-P-A clean-up site to a neighborhood eyesore.. now a new chapter is in the works in the life of Lynchburg's Allen-Morrison plant.
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The former sign company went bankrupt six years ago, and the E-P-A was forced to come in and remove barrels of dangerous chemicals from the property.
Now the city of Lynchburg is ready to seize the 17-acre site in lieu of back taxes.
Possible uses for the property would include athletic fields, extra parking for City Stadium and a recreational facility.
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City council will decide tomorrow whether to condemn the property.
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The Dell Dude wanted more than a new computer.
More on his brush with the law next on News 7.
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Plus one member of Franklin County's K-9 team just doesn't fit in.
We'll explain.
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[Dell-Dude]

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The Dell Dude's been busted for allegedly buying pot, but a judge says "dude, yer gettin another chance."
The actor who plays the Dell computer dude in TV ads was told the misdemeanor charge will be thrown out IF he stays out of trouble for a year.
New York City police say they saw Benjamin Curtis buy a small bag of marijuana last night.
The 22-year-old drama student plays a slacker named Steve and has become a cult figure for his catch line "Dude, yer getting a Dell."

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Actress Catherine Zeta Jones was in a London court today- She and hubby Michael Douglas are suing Hello magazine for publishing unauthorized photos of their wedding.
The magazine hit the newstands three days before a rival magazine which paid one a half million dollars for exclusive coverage of the wedding.
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[K9-Cat]

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There's an impostor in Franklin County's K-9 Unit.
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In the sheriff's office, portraits of K-9s and their handlers are hung proudly.
There's Deputy Kelvin Pruett and his drug dog, a black Lab named Jack.
There's Deputy John Lavinder and his bloodhound Daisy.
There's Deputy Riley Hodges and his German Shepherd Zoff.
And THEN there's Deputy Bob Eames and his Persian cat Cedric.
Eames put up the portrait as a joke, but some coworkers say he's barking up the wrong tree.
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The Dazzle and UVa women are on the charts tonight, plus Steve Mason has the story of the Roanoke Hampden-Sydney showdown from the Bast Center, plus Travis Wells checks in from Daytona. But first your Extra Point.
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Ieva (YEVA) Kublina was named the Big East conference's player of the week today. The 6-4 junior - is one heck of an all-around talent. She averaged 22 points, five rebounds and five blocks a game along with picking up a number of steals and assists. This is the second time he has won this award this season. Tech hosts Georgetown on Wednesday night.
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Hampden-Sydney improved to 22 and OH with a 71-63 win over Roanoke last night.
Steve Mason has a recap from the Bast Center.
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[S-Women]

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The Virginia women were trying to reach the 500 mark and pull off a big upset as they played at second ranked Duke last night.
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The Cavs played pretty well and actually were within four points of the Blue Devils with under 13 minutes to go in the game. But Alana Beard would drop in 24 points and her running mate Iciss Tillis would add 17 more as Duke wins its 34th straight ACC
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game under head Gail Goestenkors (GUEST-IN-KORS). Duke 75-and-UVa 48 the final.
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[S-Watson]

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The UVa men return to action Wednesday night against North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
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This afternoon Travis Watson, the senior from Brookneal, was named the ACC's player of the week for his efforts in wins over nationally ranked Maryland and N.C. State. In the two wins - Watson shot 50 percent, scored 30 points, grabbed 24 rebounds, and 8 steals in the two victories. This is the second time this season Watson has won the player of the week honor.
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[S-Dazzle]

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The Roanoke Dazzle played the first of two home games this week as the Asheville Altitude visited the Roanoke Civic Center last night.
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Asheville is in dead last in the NBDL, but six-eleven Brandon Kurtz would show some flash as he drains the baseline jumper. He had 11. But watch Cory Alexander calmly bring the ball down, direct traffic and then spot a streaking Geoff Owens for the flying slam. Owens dropped in 17 points. Asheville would keep this thing tight throughout - as Eddie Gill finds Larry Abney with the sweet assist in close. But there was too much Dazzle last night - as Jamal Robinson hit for 13. Darrel Johns came off the bench and gave the team a lift inside.
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And Mikki Moore dominated! The big guy lets the train go by an then scores. He had 29. The Dazzle wins 79-to-74.
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[S-Qualify]

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A dark horse named Green became an "instant messenger" for AOL yesterday as Jeff Green won the pole for the Daytona 500. Travis Wells has more on today's time trials from Daytona.
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Ricky Rudd - in his first try for the Wood Brothers was a solid fifth and he will start third in the first Twin on Thursday.

[S-Salem]

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The Salem Avalanche is almost ready to roll back the tarp.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Salem/This Morning; :00]
The team welcomed its new manager to town this morning and showed off its new colors for the upcoming season. Brick Red has replaced the purple, and John Massarelli, who has managed in the Midwest League and New York-Penn League will now lead the Avs. He says he's prepared to play any style of offensive game.
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[SUPER=01-John Massarelli/2003 Avalanche Manager; :00]
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[OUT Q=...on the mound."]
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[ANCHOR=mike]
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Opening night is Friday April 4th - the Avs first homestand of the year.

[Tequila]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
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The sewer system in Louisville, Kentucky, has taken a huge shot -- of Tequila.
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[VO-NAT ]
[SUPER=03-Louisville, KY;]

Firefighters were called to the Brown-Forman Distillery to clean up 18-hundred gallons of Pepe Lopez tequila that spilled into the sewer system.
An employee was unloading a tanker truck of the alcohol, but put the hose into a receiving tank that was already full.
The tequila overflowed at about 100 gallons a minute.
The fire department called in a hazardous materials team because the 80-proof liquor is flammable. (------------)