WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 09/28/03

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Investigators look into the cause of a fire at a local business.
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And, before paying for hurricane repairs, leader says wise consumers will do their homework.
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Tonight in sports, the Redskins play another close one, we'll get our kicks with Uva's Connor Hughes, and
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catch the draft at Talladega in the EA Sports 500.
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Fall has arrived in southwest and central with a ten degree drop in temperatures here in the Roanoke Valley compared to yesterday. It's just the beginning of a much cooler workweek forecast. I'll have all the details coming up. [Video-Open]
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A Roanoke business suffers heavy damage in an early morning fire.
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Good evening, I'm Shannon Young, in for Teresa Hamilton.

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The 3100 block of Salem Turnpike remains closed at this hour while officials investigate the cause.
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Firefighters say the blaze broke out just before two this morning at Dameron's Custom Cabinets on Salem Turnpike in Northwest Roanoke. The building also houses an auto garage which had several cars inside at the time. Investigators have not determined the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained. One firefighter burned his hand, but no one else was hurt.
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Officials say they're not sure when Salem Turnpike will be re-opened.

[Missing-Girl]

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It's been one week since 16- year- old Jenni Northrup was reported missing.
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The Roanoke native was last seen heading for a 7-11 on Williamson Road, but store employees say she never entered the store. She did however, call her father from a pay phone at the Roanoke Weiner Stand and used a code word to indicate she was in trouble. Her parents continue to distribute flyers in the Roanoke area,
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They've also started an email campaign, which has prompted phone calls from all over the east coast. Still the Northrups say they have no real leads as to where their daughter may be. Anyone with information is asked to call their local police.

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A Christian store in Roanoke County is now open on Sundays.
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Starting today the Family Christian Store on Starkey Road will be open seven days a week. The president of the retail chain says he knows the decision will be met with some criticism, but he believes it will better serve customers. He says people should be able to purchase Christian resources to meet their needs every day of the week. In order to support regular times of worship, the store will not be open Sunday mornings.
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[Home-Tour]

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More and more people are taking interest in the restoration of old homes, but one Lynchburg group would like to see more. As Jennifer Wishon reports, people are opening their homes to neighbors in hopes of mustering up a little inspiration.

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((I TOOK THE CANVAS OFF AND IT HAD THE ORIGINAL STENCILING THAT WAS IN THE ROOM.))
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Dennis Newton has fully restored Lynchburg's Beasley House on Washington Street. One of many preserved structures on the Historical Foundation's Home Tour Sunday. But even though Beasley House is restored, keys to it's past remain.
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((DENNIS NEWTON: WHEN I BOUGHT THE HOUSE IN MAY OF 1974, AND IT WAS SIX APARTMENTS WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND WE STILL LEFT SOME OF THE REMNANTS OF THE APARTMENTS, FOR EXAMPLE, ON THIS DOOR THERE'S A HOLE HERE AND THIS WAS A DEAD BOLT AND THAT WAS ONE OF THE DOORS THAT WENT INTO THE APARTMENT.))
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Newton says the restoration was done in two phases. He was able to do much of the work himself, but admits there was a lot of luck involved.
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((THE GATES ON THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE, THE IRON GATES THAT YOU OPEN UP TO COME IN, THEY WERE BEING USED AS A TRELLIS AT A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THOSE BACK.))
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Locust Thicket on Old Forest Road is an original country home with a lengthy past.
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((HUGH JACKSON: IT WAS THE HOME OF MAJOR SAMUEL SCOTT OF THE REVOLUTION. HE CAME HERE IN 1784 WITH HIS BRIDE AND BUILT A MANSION AND IT HAS HISTORY TOUCHING THE REVOLUTION, THE WAR OF 1812 AND THE CIVIL WAR.))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/REPORTING: MANY PEOPLE ARE USED TO VISITING LOCUST THICKET TO SHOP AROUND AT JACKSON'S ANTIQUE STORE, BUT STARTING IN ABOUT A MONTH, THEY'LL BE ABLE TO DINE AT GRACE'S RESTAURANT.))
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((TRENT TREBILCOX: IT'S A VERY WELL KNOWN HOME IN THE CITY AND SO WE'RE EXPECTING THAT PEOPLE WILL WANT TO COME SEE IT AS IT IS NOW AND AS IT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE AS A RESTAURANT AS WELL.))
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((BROOKS TREBILCOX: WHAT WE WANT TO OFFER IS A VERY INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE VERY COMFORTABLE, VERY WELCOMING.))
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Hugh Jackson grew up at Locust Thicket and helped his mother run her antique store. He hopes what the Trebilcox and others are doing will become contagious.
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((HUGH JACKSON: IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE SAVE ALL THE OLD BUILDINGS IN LYNCHBURG. SO MANY OF THEM HAVE BEEN DESTROYED OVER THE YEARS.))
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Money made on the tour will go towards Lynchburg's Historic Foundation so they can continue to help preserve the Hill City's heritage. Jennifer Wishon, News 7, Lynchburg.))

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Still ahead on the newscast, many contractors and businesses will be needed to help clean up after Hurricane Isabel,

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and now, government officials are warning those affected to be aware of cons and scams.
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If your property was affected by Hurricane Isabel, Governor Mark Warner says beware of con-artists.
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Last week the Governor toured the South River area of Rockbridge County which was hit hard by flooding. He said repair scams have popped up across the Commonwealth, and to be wary of anyone who requires payment up front.
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((GOV. MARK WARNER; WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE CLAMP DOWN ON ANY OF THOSE CON ARTISTS WHO MOVE IN WORKING WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TO STOP THAT FROM HAPPENING, BECAUSE THERE'S STILL A LOT OF PEOPLE AROUND VIRGINIA WHO ARE ARE HURING.))
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Warner says to also be on the lookout for phony charities and to stick to established charitible organizations to make sure donations go to the victims.
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Government officials are also warning about con-artists posing as federal emergency representatives. FEMA says inspectors NEVER ask for money, and do NOT drive cars marked with the department's logo. Officials say if an inspector comes to your home, you should ask to see identification before signing any papers.

[Feedback]

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Getting the power back on after Hurricane Isabel is one of the topics in our viewer mail.
Here's News-7's Feedback, with assignment editor Joe McKean
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((Utility crews from across the country converged on eastern Virginia after the storm swept aside thousands of trees, poles and wires.
A few without electricity left many people frustrated.
The wife of a line worker from western Virginia (Rebekah Stump/Christiansburg) had a few thoughts about that:
"Imagine my shock and horror when I turned on the news and saw a city official for Virginia Beach complaining because he thought that being without power for more than 48 hours was ridiculous. I wanted to jump through the television and scream at him. The work they do is very dangerous and takes time and concentration to do it right and safely. I am worried about him day and night but still he was willing to go to help. My family and the families of the rest of the man on the crews working in the areas are making sacrifices to help others. We know that the folks there are not having an easy time but I can't help but think they should be appreciative of the men and women out there that are doing everything they can."
Our story on Fox News commentator Sean Hannity's visit to Lynchburg irritated a viewer from Goodview (Steve and Julie Jones):
"The comments made about (Hannity) and our Lynchburg Republican senator are what is so wrong and ignorant about your news department and others who only show one side of our country's real love and dedication to its survival. I quote: "...dinnergoers had to listen to several minutes of conservative rhetoric". Now if that was a Democrat, we would have heard how great the time was and all the great plans the Democrats have for saving this country and it would have been very positive...Enough said and if this kind of reporting continues, your station will give my wife and myself one of the dying freedoms we still have in this country, that is to spin the dial and no longer listen to what used to be our hometown station."
If you'd like to write us, here's our mailing address...our fax number...and our email address.
Joe McKean, News-7.))

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Still ahead, Michael Waltrip takes the checkered flag at Talledega, and the Redskins beat the Patriots. We'll have the highlights in sports.
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and also, we'll take a look back at what made medical news in the past week, including a BIG new addition at one of Roanoke's major hospitals.
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[Health-Review]

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In health review, ADHD patients have a new, and unconventional treatment option, and Carilion expands the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Joy Sutton has details.
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Seven year old Zach Oswald is learning a new way to cope with having Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder without medication by using EEG biofeedback.
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That's done by attaching electrodes to that part of the brain --and teaching the child through various games and exercises how to activate those brain patterns.
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In other medical news, methadone has been used for years to treat heroin addicts.
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That's why some residents don't' want a methadone clinic coming to their Roanoke County neighborhood. A local addiction specialist says these types of clinics also raise concerns in the medical community.
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And finally in health news, Carilion addds a new wing to Roanoke Memorial. The seven story addition will expand the hospital by 136 and six operating rooms to the hospital.
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((DR. ED MURPHY/CARILION CEO & PRESIDENT; OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS WE'VE BEEN INCREASINGLY BUSY AND THE DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICES HAVE BEEN GROWING PRETTY BRISKLY AND WE'VE NEEDED ADDITIONAL SPACE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PATIENTS THAT HAVE NEEDED OUR SERVICES)) [RUNS15]
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Carilion says the expansion also brings new technology to the hospital like, a voice-activiation system in the operating room. Doctors can control cameras, lights, and other equipment by simply using their voice.
That's health review, I'm Joy Sutton. ))

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Coming up, Tech moves up in the polls but gets mixed news on the injury front,
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plus the Redskins beat up on Tom Brady and the Patriots.
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With new restrictor plates and new larger spoilers, the threat of the big wreck at Talladega was supposed to be reduced.
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So much for that theory as Jeremy Mayfield cuts down a tire just 9 laps in, triggering this melee. That put 6 cars behind the wall and punctured the grill of Dale Earnhardt, Junior's car.
Then late in the race, Elliott Sadler moves down the track and gets clipped by Kurt Busch. Sadler then holds on tight as he gets airborne and barrell rolls several times. Sadler was alert but airlifted to a local hospital.
The race was red flagged for ten minutes, but after that surprise! Michael Waltrip and Dale Junior were out front. Waltrip held on preventing Junior from his 5th straight Talladega win as Bobby Labonte and several others stacked up behind him. We'll hear from Waltrip and look at the top 25 at 11.
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The Washington Redskins had won five straight games over the Patriots, and today Steve Spurrier's crew made it six in a row.
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To FedEx Field we go, where the Skins defense intercepted Tom Brady three times this afternoon, and led a field goal contest 6-3 at the half.
The offense found the endzone early in the third quarter as Ladell Betts crashes in from a couple of yards out. His third TD of the season made it 13 to 3 Washington.
A little later, Rock Cartwright got on the board to give the Redskins more breathing room.
But Brady led the Pats back to within three with two touchdown tosses, including that one to Larry Centers. That's as close as it got as the Skins moved to three and one with a 20 to 17 win. Now the rest of today's NFL scores.
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[S-Tech]

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Virginia Tech is now number four in the new Top 25 polls that are out this evening. The Hokies have opened the season with four games at Lane Stadium with all the comforts of home. But that's all about to change.
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The Hokies also will have to travel to Rutgers without two of their top receivers. Both Justin Hamilton and Richard Johnson were injured yesterday against U-Conn.
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Both Hamilton and Johnson are expected to be back in two weeks. However, the prognosis doesn't sound quite as good for defensive tackle Jason Lallis. Lallis suffered an MCL injury to his right knee and is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday morning.

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UVa heads into Chapel Hill this week at 2 and Oh in the ACC thanks to a 27-24 win over Wake Forest yesterday. Steve Mason has more on the Wahoo kicker who won the game.
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