WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 01/09/04

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom...
Most of southwest Virginia is waking up to some white stuff outside today. Here's Brent Watts with a look at how long its supposed to last.
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Roanoke Democrats are fired up about choosing candidates for the May elections.
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The party will nominate candidates for city council by holding a firehouse primary February 7th from 10 to 4 at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall.
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((IT ALLOWS A LOT OF FOLKS TO COME OUT AND PARTICIPATE. ANYBODY THAT'S A DEMOCRAT IN THE CITY, A REGISTERED VOTER IN THE CITY, THEY CAN COME OUT AND PARTICIPATE, CAST THEIR BALLOT AND LEAVE.))
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[OUT Q=cast their ballot and leave.]
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Last night, Roanoke Vice-Mayor Nelson Harris confirmed that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Mayor.
He will face former Mayor David Bowers.
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Incumbent Council members Bill Bestpitch, Bev Fitzpatrick and Linda Wyatt also announced their plans to seek new terms.

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Some Northwest Airlink flights may be grounded for a while starting at midnight tonight.
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Pilots for Mesaba airlines which operates as Northwest Airlink may go out on strike.
The airline funnels passengers to about 30 states.. and does operate flights out of Roanoke.
For many passengers the news of a possible strike came as a suprise.
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((COMPLETELY UNAWARE CAUGHT BY SPURISE IF WE'LD KNOW WE MAY HAVE TAKEN AN ALTERANTE ROUTE.))
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Right now Talks between pilots and the company are not looking good.
Mesaba airlines and its 844 pilots have been unable to agree on pay and benefits.
Passengers who need more information on flights are advised to call Northwest Airlines Reservations.
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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom - Morning snow showers should turn to flurries this afternoon. Here's Brent Watts with a complete look at your cold forecast.
((Toss to Brent @ Chromakey))

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Roanoke Vice-Mayor Nelson Harris has officially put his name in the hat for mayor.
Last night, he told members of the Roanoke Democratic Committee that he will seek its nomination.
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Committee members have decided to hold a firehouse primary on February 7th at the Roanoke Civic center to nominate a slate of candidates for the May election.
Harris will face former Mayor David Bowers.
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((DAVID BOWERS: WELL I THINK WE'LL HAVE A SPIRITED CAMPAIGN, BUT I THINK THE ISSUE IS BEFORE THE PUBLIC NOW. IF YOU LIKE THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING DOWN AT CITY HALL THEN STAY THE COURSE. BUT IF YOU WANT A CHANGE I'M YOUR MAN.)) ((NELSON HARRIS: I THINK IT'S A CHOICE OF EITHER GOING BACK TO THE PAST, OR HAVING NEW LEADERSHIP FRESH LEADERSHIP AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.))
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Bev Fitzpatrick, who was appointed to city council earlier this year, says he will seek a new term.
Incumbent council members Bill Bestpitch, and Linda Wyatt also announced they plan to run for re-election.
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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom...
Will the frozen Friday forecast lead to a snowy Saturday? Here's Brent Watts with a look at what's in store.
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Virginia Military Institute wants to rewrite its history but some preservationists say not so fast.
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V-M-I wants to tear down the Post Surgeon's Residence which is a century old Victorian home.
The school plans to use the land to expand the dining hall for cadets.
V-M-I says it can only build in the back and the house is in the way.
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((KEN WHITE/VMI SPOKESPERSON: WE REALLY LOOKED AT THIS SEVERAL OPTION AFTER OPTION AND DEALT WITH THE ARCHITECTS OVER MONTHS AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A WAY TO ENCORPORATE OR SAVE THE BUILDING AND STILL MEET THE DINING NEEDS OF THE COPRS OF CADETS.)) ((JEAN DUNBAR/HISTORIC LEXINGTON FOUNDATION: IT WOULD BE REPLACED PRIMARILY WITH A ROADWAY AND A PARKING LOT AND I DON'T THINK IT IS A GOOD HISTORIC RESOURCES AND I ALSO DON'T THINK ITS A GOOD USE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY.))
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The state's architectural Review Board has already given the project the green light.
But after complaints from preservationists, the group has agreed to re-hear the case today in Richmond.
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[BIRTHDAYS!] 1/10/04
Saturday:

[SUPER=130-13/Vernon Randolph, Jr./Danville]

[SUPER=130-10/Cody Wright/Dublin]

[SUPER=130-8/Kellie Nicely/Lexington]

[SUPER=130-50/Debra Wood/Hurt]

No Pictures:

[SUPER=131-/Louise Hall/Glade Hill]

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((Tomorrow on News 7 Mornin'.))
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[Kim on Camera] Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld discusses his new book, "Breakthrough Health". Later in the week, the advantages of pet day care and we'll meet a self-proclaimed psychic investigator.
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[Animation full] Join us for News 7 Mornin'.