WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 11/16/03

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Coming up on News 7- Two people are dead following a police chase in Danville.
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A pair of sneakers may have saved the lives of two Arizona boys. And a Dallas fraternity finds itself in hot water, after a student drinks too much water.
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Plus Brent says we'll get a break from the rain. News 7 is next.

[Danville-Chase]

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Good evening, I'm Myranda Stephens. Two people are dead, and a Danville police officer is hospitalized after a chase.
The chase began just before 3 o'clock this afternoon when an officer tried to pull over a pickup truck that ran a stop sign in Danville. The driver then headed south on route -86 into North Carolina, and hit several vehicles, one of which careened into Officer Travis Giles' cruiser. Two people were killed in the accident. Authorities say, the driver, 32-year-old Doyle Kent Terry of Providence North Carolina, got out of the car and tried to run, but was arrested after a brief struggle. Terry is now in custody at the Caswell County Sheriff's office. Officer Terry Giles was flown to Duke Medical Center, and is in stable condition. North Carolina police say Terry now faces several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.

[Iraq]

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Troops were picking through the rubble of two downed Blackhawk helicopters retrieving more than a dozen bodies -- and a new tape, purportedly from Saddam Hussein, urged new attacks on occupying forces in Iraq. Charlie D'Agata (DAG-uh-duh) has more from Baghdad.
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((Amid heavy security, troops retrieved bodies and investigators sifted through wreckage and tried to piece together exactly what happened in an incident that resulted in the greatest single loss of American life since the war began. They're following up reports that the choppers came under fire...that one may have been hit and collided with the other.
(SOUNDBITE (English) U.S. MAJOR TREY CATE)
We are going through the process now of removing the debris from the sites. A formal investigation will be started." If the two Black Hawks did come under attack, they would be the fourth and fifth helicopters to fall to hostile fire in less than three weeks...a guerilla war raging as Iraq's Governing Council pledged to take full control of the country in eight months.

ON CAMERA: THE AGGRESSIVE PLAN TO HAND IRAQ BACK TO THE IRAQIS BY NEXT SUMMER MAY MEAN THE END OF THE US ADMINISTRATION, BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN THE END OF THE US MILITARY PRESENCE. AND AS MUCH AS AMERICAN TROOPS MAY WANT TO LEAVE, THERE ARE MANY MORE IRAQIS THAT WANT TO SEE THEM GO.
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With an audio tape aired in Iraq purporting to be Saddam Hussein urging "Holy Warriors" to drive the occupiers out...President Bush reiterated America's commitment.
UPSOT: BUSH--It's propaganda.. and we're not leaving until the job is done. Pure and simple.
But with the US military's new "get tough" policy in full effect....
UPSOT: 'SHUT UP'
...the heavy handed tactics may actually provide MORE recruits for the insurgency movement. Officially, Iraq may belong to Iraqis next summer, but for many, it won't be their home until every last US soldier leaves. cd, cbs news, baghdad))

[Soldier-Return]

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Meanwhile, a soldier from Boones Mill arrived home for two weeks of leave today.
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Channing Lynch is a member of the Rocky Mount National Guard and has been stationed in Iraq for the past eight months.

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The 20- year- old says he's happy to be home and is looking forward to watching football. His parents say they're proud of their son, but his deployment has been difficult.
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((CECIL LYNCH: YOU KNOW, EVERY TIME YOU HEAR SOMEBODY'S BEING SHOT AT OR A BOMB GOING OFF YOU WONDER IF IT'S YOUR LOVED ONE OR HOW THEY'RE FARING WITH THINGS. YOU KNOW IT'S A GUESSING GAME A WAITING GAME WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT, YOU JUST HOPE FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT THEY'RE OKAY.))
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Channing Lynch was also reunited with his fiance, Jessica Clark. Lynch proposed to Jessica in Newport News just before he deployed. He's been told he'll get to come home for good in April.
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[Cabin-Lake]

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Investigators are still looking into a fire at a Southside apartment complex Thursday.
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18 units of Cabin Lake Apartments were damaged in the blaze. Fire officials searched through the rubble of the middle apartment on Friday, but say they're not sure HOW the fire started. No one was injured in the fire, but displaced families are seeking help from Danville's chapter of the Red Cross.
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[Apt-Fire]

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An accidental fire at a Roanoke County apartment complex sent one person to the hospital this morning.
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Firefighters say a grease fire started the blaze in a second-floor unit at Peters Creek Apartments just before 5 A-M.
Residents were evacuated as smoke spread to several other apartments.
One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Occupants of 6 apartments have been displaced because of the fire.
Fire officials estimate the blaze caused nearly a hundred thousand dollars in damages.
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[Carilion-Move]

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There was heavy ambulance traffic on Jefferson Street today, but they weren't responding to an emergency.
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41 patients were transported from Community Hospital to Carilion's new Mountain Pavilion at Roanoke Memorial. The new facility has larger rooms and can handle more equipment.
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((PAUL DAVENPORT: THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS MAINTAINING THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. MAKING SURE WE HAVE THE RIGHT CREW AND AMBULANCE MIX FOR THE PATIENT THAT'S BEING TRANSPORTED. THERE'S LOTS OF VARIATIONS THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE A PATIENT AND YOU JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU MATCH THE RIGHT RESOURCES WE HAVE WITH THE PATIENT'S NEEDS.))
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A fleet of 21 ambulances transported the patients in five hours. Davenport says today's transport serves as a testament to the community that Carilion Health System would be able to care for and move a large number of patients in a disaster situation.
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[Air-Tran]

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Election season has passed, but Roanoke Mayor Ralph Smith hopes residents in the area will help the region attract a low-fare airline through a write-in campaign.
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Smith and other government and business leaders have been trying to attract AirTran Airways, with pledges of more than two million dollars worth of travel business.
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But when a recent internet promotion asked customers where they would like the airline to expand, Roanoke was not among 36-cities that were listed. Smith says although it was a disappointment, he believes Roanoke still has a shot.
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((RALPH SMITH/ROANOKE CITY MAYOR: THE MAJORITY OF THOSE CITIES ARE LARGER CITIES THAN US, AND THAT HAS BEEN THEIR FOCUS BUT ALMOST MONTHLY AIRLINES ARE CHANGING THEIR FOCUS ON THE WAY THEY SEE THE MARKET AND THE WAY TO GAIN GREATER MARKET ADVANTAGE.))
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The website airtran-DOT-com includes a form for other suggestions. Mayor Smith is encouraging residents of the area to write-in Roanoke.
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Still ahead on the newscast, binge drinking puts a college student in the hospital, but it was WATER instead of beer that caused it...
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and also, it's getting to be a common sight this fall. Flaming couches in Morgantown, West Virginia after another big win.
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[Sports-preview]

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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 Sports Office. Coming up later, the Redskins drop another on the road thanks to a former Skin, and the defending champs are on the ropes. Plus Bill Elliott's flat, pumps up Bobby Labonte, and the Express wins again on the home ice. All that and more on the way in sports.))

[SMU-Frat]

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A Dallas fraternity has been suspended for what appears to have been a hazing incident.
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A Southern Methodist University student was taken to the hospital following a drinking competition, where he consumed large quantities of water. Although the incident took place off campus, the university has suspended the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity from campus.

Many believe the incident was part of a hazing ritual, but authorities say it's too early to say.
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(AT THIS POINT I DON'T KNOW (HAZING), AS I SAID WE'RE IN THE INITIAL STAGE OF AN INVESTIGATION, AND AS SOON AS WE DETER
MINE WHAT HAPPENED WE'LL LOOK AT ALL THE PEOPLE INVOLVED AND SEE WHERE WE GO.)
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The student was a recent transer to S-M-U. No word on his condition.
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[Buried-Alive]

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Two Arizona boys are recovering in the hospital after they were buried alive earlier today.
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The boys were digging tunnels in this mound of dirt at a construction site. One of the tunnels collapsed, burying both inside. Witnesses said they wouldn't have known if one of the boy's shoes hadn't been sticking out.
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((BILL EVANS/CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT-ONE OF THE CHILDREN WAS COMPLETELY UNDER THE DIRT AND HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE TWO SNEAKERS THAT WERE STICKING OUT OF THE DIRT PILE, AH, YOU KNOW, WE WOULD'VE AH NOT HAD THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME THAT WE DO RIGHT NOW))
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After bystanders dug the boys out, they were not breathing. They were transported to a nearby hospital where they are expected to recover.
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[WVU-Fires]

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Nearly 50 fires were set last night and this morning in Morgantown after W-V-U beat arch rival Pittsburgh by 21 points.
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Couches, chairs, debris, garbage, and even some houses were set ablaze. Some cars were vandalized as well. The captain of the Morgantown fire department says those involved weren't all West Virginia students, but alumni, local residents, and visitors. No injuries were reported. Police were hoping for a more adult reaction this time, but it was better than W-V-U's win over Virginia Tech last month -- more than 100 fires were set that night.
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Still to come, California is getting ready for a Hollywood-style inauguration tomorrow...
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and why tackle the Stairmaster when you can have the real thing at the tallest building in the U-S?
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[Commercial]

[Trading-Spaces]

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A popular cable television show was the inspiration for some Roanoke College students this weekend.
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The Inter- Hall Council sponsored and video taped the project. Campus residents who wanted a chance to win put their names and a dollar into a hat. A set of freshmen and a set of juniors won. They had help from a designer and maintenance workers served as carpenters. Everyone involved said they now appreciate all the work that goes into the show "Trading Spaces" on The Learning Channel.
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((COLLEEN DAUGHERTY: IT WAS INTENSE, LIKE 18 HOURS OF WORK YESTERDAY AND UNTIL 5 TODAY SO OH MY GOD.)) ((KELLY LEILICH/ROANOKE COLLEGE STUDENT: CAUSE THEY ALWAYS HAVE COMMERCIAL BREAK AND DON'T SHOW THEM WORKING ALL THE TIME BEHIND THE SCENES AND NOW WE KNOW HOW TIRED THEY REALLY GET.))
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Each team got to spend 350- dollars. The results were revealed earlier this evening.
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[Feedback]

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Many News-7 viewers fired off letters and emails concerning Roanoke's program to thin the deer herd through sharpshooters.
Assignment editor Joe McKean has some of the Feedback.
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((Expert marksmen using silenced rifles under controlled conditions are going after animals that many residents consider pests. But others say they should be left alone, before OTHER damage is done. One viewer (Susan J. Friedman/ Roanoke) said: "Putting aside for the moment the huge issue of danger to the public and our pets, the moral issue horrifies me. These are gentle, beautiful creatures who are at worst a nuisance, not a danger. Is this the best solution we can come up with?...Do we really want to show our children that the way to deal with a problem is through violence?"
Another (Joan White/Christiansburg) pointed out: "Has the city not considered how dangerous this is? I am curious as to how the city plans to insure the safety of residents within the city limits while shooting at deer. This is totally outrageous."
Another opponent (J.D. Hobbie, IV/Roanoke) commented: "I think the public deserves to know what to expect from this and to know who to complain to when bullets or buckshot come through their home or automobiles. As a former hunter, and having gone through the "Safe Hunter" program sponsored by the state years ago, I don't see how in the name of common sense anyone can confirm that the shot taken will be a safe shot within the confines of the city limits."
If you'd like to talk about deer hunting or any issue in the news, just drop us a line by mail...fax...or email.
Joe McKean, News-7.))

[Arnold-Preps]

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The final touches are being put on downtown Sacramento in preparation for Monday's inauguration of California's 38th governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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More than 75-hundred guests, and countless cameras will be trained on the stage where Schwarzenegger will be officially sworn in. Some Hollywood heavy hitters will also be in attendance, including Rob Lowe and Kelsey Grammer. After Monday, then Governor Schwarzenegger is expected to call a special legislative session to start working on cutting the state's 10-billion dollar deficit. The inauguration is open by invitation only.
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[S-Extra]

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Coming up, Bobby Labonte caps off the racing season with a win in the Ford 400, Week 11 NFL highlights, and the Express wins again at home, but first tonight's extra point,
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Florida State wide receiver Craphonso Thorpe has been lost for the season. Thorpe suffered a broken leg in yesterday's overtime win over NC State. Thorpe had 11 TD catches this season.
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Bobby Labonte closed the book on the Winston Cup season this afternoon in Homestead winning the final race under the Winston banner. But Bill Elliott had a lot to do with Labonte's victory.
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We pick up the Ford 400 just five laps in when Kevin Harvick made it three wide and that was a bad thing. Harvick got loose and took out both Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch.
Kenseth blew an engine 23 laps later to post just his 2nd DNF of the season.
Bill Elliott was strong all day, but Awesome Bill cut down a tire on the final lap. He had to settle for 8th while Labonte went to victory lane.
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[S-Bucs]

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The defending Super Bowl champs are in danger of not getting the chance to defend their title. The Bucs have now lost four straight games and currently sit at 4 and 6. Not even 134 yards rushing from Thomas Jones could save Tampa today against the Pack.
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Brad Johnson and Keenan McCardell tied the Packers with this short touchdown completion in the third quarter.
But Ahman Green got the go ahead touchdown with 8 minutes left.
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Green Bay won in Tampa for the first time since 1997, 20 to 13.
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[S-Redskins]

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The Washington Redskins road woes continued this afternoon in Charlotte where the Skins dropped their 4th straight game away from FedEx Field, losing to the Panthers for the first time ever.
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The first half field goal contest ended tied at 3-apiece.
But the offenses got cranked up in the fourth quarter. Patrick Ramsey found Darnerian McCants in the endzone to cap a 12 play drive. It was Ramsey's 13th TD of the season.
Then with just over 4 minutes left, Ramsey hooked up with Patrick Johnson on a 12 yard score. The Redskins led 17 to 10.
But former Skin Stephen Davis rushed for 92 yards and the game winning score
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with a minute to play. Carolina improved to 8 and 2 with the 20 to 17 win. The Redskins are now 4 and 6.
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[WIPE to ENG!!]
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In Philadelphia, the Giants Tiki Barber rushed for 111 yards and hauled in this TD pass, but the Eagles dealt the Giants a tough blow taking out New York 28 to 10.
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In the AFC, former Hokie Andre Davis had a career high 7 catches for 117 yards and a score as the Browns routed the Cardinals 44 to 6.
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And the 1972 Dolphins are celebrating tonight because Cincinnati's Peter Warrick returned a punt for a score and had a 77 yard TD reception as the Bengals ended the Chiefs run at perfection with a 24-19 win.
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[S-Hokies]

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It has been announced thatVirginia Tech and Boston College will kickoff at 3-30 PM on Saturday at Lane Stadium. The game will be televised by ESPN. Tech is number 12 in both the A-P and Coaches polls this week.

[S-Express]

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To the ice where the Roanoke Express returned to the Roundhouse today and knocked off the South Carolina Stingrays for their 6th win in the last 7 contests.
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The Express peppered the Stingrays goaltender with 22 shots in the opening period including this one from point blank range, but couldn't stick one between the pipes. South Carolina managed just 7 shots in period one.
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The Express broke thru with a goal in the second period and two more in the third to win it 3-1.
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[S-Soccer]

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The 13th annual BB & T Fall Soccer Classic wrapped up this morning across the Roanoke Valley.
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200 teams invaded the region this weekend for the event, including one entry from New Mexico, a first for the tournament which has grown by leaps and bounds.
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One other soccer note. The University of Virginia is the ACC Tournament Champ after beating Maryland this afternoon in penalty kicks.

[Tower-Run]

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How long does it take to run up the stairs of the tallest building in North America?
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For the second year in a row, stair climbers found out. The charity event "Go Vertical" is a run from the lobby of the Sears Tower to the observation deck on the 103rd floor -- that's 2-thousand -109 steps. Runners are divided into groups based on their ability. Some are elite climbers, others just wanted to see if they could do it. Last year's winning time was just under 15 minutes. (------------) All money raised from the event goes to a cancer reasearch foundation.