WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 01/30/04

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Coming up on News 7-
A local man is electrocuted while doing his job today-
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While in the Northwest a scary day on the job for the driver of this truck.
Plus what police took from the apartment of Marcus Vick. The latest on the investigation.
And remembering black history with a throwback to the 50's.
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News 7 is next.
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More terrorist threats once again directed at some trans Atlantic flights headed to the U-S-
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Good Evening. I'm Jean Jadhon.
Sources say there are specific, credible threats that terrorists may attack British Airways flights headed for Washington and Air France planes en route to Los Angeles.
Bob Orr has more on the latest threats and what's being done about them.
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(( Similar threats surfaced just before the holidays... and were a primary reason the Department of Homeland Security raised the nation's terror threat level to Orange...on December 21st. At least six foreign flights from Paris, London, and Mexico City were cancelled and a dozen others were delayed from Christmas Eve through the first week of January. Then the level of alarm subsided...and the threat level was lowered. Now, US security officials say the threat has re-emerged and authorities have been meeting throughout the day to consider increased security measures...including additional air marshals, military escorts of inbound jets, and even possible flight cancellations. ORR LIVE CLOSE: At the same time...officials with the Department of Homeland Security say they have NO plans...at this time... to raise the terror threat level again. But, the level of concern IS rising...and aviation again appears to top the worry list. ))
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That was Bob Orr reporting.
Meanwhile, U-S officials are seeing more of a link between al-Qaida and some of the attacks taking place in Iraq.

They say there's more evidence that an al-Qaida operative played a role in several of the attacks -- including one

on the U-N headquarters in Baghdad.

[Jamison]

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A well-known Roanoke artist and businessman was electrocuted as he put up a sign this afternoon.
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Mark Jamison, (Jame-ison) better known as the Neon Man, was using a cherry picker to put up signs at a restaurant on West Main Street in Salem.
Police say Jamison apparently touched an overhead power line.
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Jamison was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he died.
Police said there was another man in the bucket at the time of the accident, but there's no word if he was injured.

[I-81]

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A Staunton legislator says the state should not ask western Virginians to pay extra to improve Interstate 81.
He is introducing legislation prohibiting any tolls along the highway.
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Republican Delegate Chris Saxman says Virginia already pays more to the federal government for transportation than the state gets back.
He says Virginians lose about ten cents for every dollar they send to Washington.
Saxman says if the federal government wants to use I-81 to test the separation of cars and trucks, it should pick up the tab.
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Saxman also wants to limit any pilot project on I-81 to a section of no more than 85 miles.
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[Townes]

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A Campbell County man who raped a ten year old girl will stay locked up, even though he's served his sentence.
Today a Campbell County judge approved the civil committment of 48 year old Lorenzo Townes.
Last year, the General Assembly passed the Sexually Violent Predators Act, which allows for the civil commitment of offenders who are judged to be continuing threats to the community.
Attorney General Jerry Kilgore says Townes fits that description. In addition to the 1973 rape in Altavista, he's been cited for over 30 disciplinary infractions while in prison.

[Financial-Pastor]

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The government has asked for a psychiatric evaluation for the man they say bilked millions of dollars from churches.
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William Thomas Warren of Troutville offers financial advice on the website "Excellent Life-dot org", promising returns of 30 to 40 percent.
The F-B-I says Warren never invested in anything but rather transferred money to his personal account.
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Warren will be held in jail until his next court appearance which is scheduled for February 9th.
The Judge says he'll take up the issue of the psychiatric evaluation at that time.

[Public-Defender]

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A federal public defender's office was established today. As it is now, if you're charged with a federal crime and cannot afford to hire an attorney, the judge picks one from a list of local lawyers. A federal public defender may offer greater consistency and a higher level of professionalism than the hit-or-miss court-appointed system.

[Burrow]

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"Not Guilty." That's the declaration from Richard Burrow... again.
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The 57-year old former D-Day Memorial Executive was arraigned on the second set of charges today... multiple fraud counts plus perjury. When asked for a plea, he said emphatically: "I am not guilty." The courtroom was filled with friends, family and military veterans who turned out to support Burrow.
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((ALVIN HUDSON/29TH INFANTRY VETERAN; THEY HAVE YET TO SHOW ME HE GAINED FOR HIS OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT. THAT'S WHAT BOTHERS ME, YA KNOW.)) ((JOHN LICHETENSTEIN/BURROW'S ATTORNEY; WE BELIEVE IN RICHARD BURROW WE KNOW HE'S A GOOD MAN. WE THINK IT'S A TERRIBLE PROSECUTION.))
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No trial date has been set.

[Knox]

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The second trial of Doctor Cecil Knox and his associates will be held in Roanoke.
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The attorneys discussed the case with the judge today, and he agreed to bring jurors in from outside the Roanoke area.
The trial is set for April 13. Judge Sam Wilson had tentatively scheduled it in Lynchburg. The government wanted it in Charlottesville or Abingdon where the U-S Attorney has offices. But Judge Wilson indicated today he would call in jurors rather than move the trial.
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[Brown-Anniversary]

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A message of peace and racial harmony was delivered tonight in Blacksburg and it was done in a 50's kinda way.
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As part of black history month, Virginia Tech held an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown versus the Board of Education.
The 1954 Supreme Court decision that ended segregation was remembered tonight through song and dance, as well as a skit performed by Blacksburg Middle School students.
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Tonight's event was free to the public and included popular 1950 foods like chili dogs and root beer floats.
Those in attendance were encouraged to dress up in 50's attire. Prizes were given for the best costume and best dancers.
Dance instructors were also on hand to teach people how to swing.
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Still ahead on News 7, the latest on the Marcus Vick investigation.
Find out what police took from the quarterback's apartment.
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And NASA remembers the astronauts who died on Columbia a year ago... and looks to the future.
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(( Hey folks - Mike Stevens back in the News 7 Sports Office as Botetourt breaks bad and trips up Northside. Salem takes down the Titans tonight. Wake Forest is ready for its date with the Cavaliers tomorrow. And in case you haven't heard - betting is big on Super Bowl weekend. That and much more tonight on the Big 7.))
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No charges have been filed against Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick, but Blacksburg police are still investigating him.
They searched his apartment yesterday morning after two teenage girls said he had sex with their 15-year old friend after a night of drinking.
New River Valley Bureau Chief Rachel DePompa tells us what police took.
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((It was quiet today at Marcus Vick's Blacksburg apartment. We tried, but were unable to reach the 19-year old quarterback about the allegations he contributed to the delinquency of the minor. [INSERT VIDEO OF MARCUS VICK about :06 seconds] Two teenage girls tell police he had sex with a 15 year old girl Tuesday night after some drinking. [END VIDEO OF MARCUS VICK]
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Police were looking for a vodka and rum bottle but didn't take any after their search. [INSERT GRAPHIC/SEARCH LIST :09 seconds] They did take a bed spread, bed sheet, 2-pillowcases, 3-condom wrappers, 2-paper towels, a digital camera, a camera memory stick and the Virginia Driver's License of his older brother... [END GRAPHIC] [INSERT VIDEO OF MICHAEL VICK :03 seconds]
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. [END VIDEO OF MICHAEL VICK]

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((RACHEL DEPOMPA: A source tells News 7 town police tried to search Vick's apartment again today. The source says they did not have a search warrant and were not allowed into the apartment. Commonwealth attorney Joey Showalter would not confirm or deny the attempted search. He will only say this is an ongoing investigation.)) [RUNS:14]
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[Bono]

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Celebrities and big-name athletes attract a following. It's often difficult to shun the attention notoriety brings.

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Five years ago former Tech Quarterback Jim Druckenmiller was accused of rape. He and his lawyer convinced the jury he was NOT guilty. In an interview this afternoon, Attorney Deborah Caldwell Bono said Marcus Vick may be haunted by this investigation no matter how it turns out.
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((DEBORAH CALDWELL-BONO/CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY; IF HE'S CHARGED THERE WILL FOREVER BE PEOPLE- -EVEN IF HE'S ACQUITTED OF EVERYTHING- - WHO SAY HE GOT AWAY WITH IT. SO ANYTIME YOU HAVE A CHARGE LIKE THAT IT CAN ALWAYS FOLLOW YOU EVEN IF ACQUITTED.))
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She says coaches need to counsel star athletes to protect themselves from unfounded claims by avoiding situations to begin with.

[Kyonte-Harris]

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Roanoke Police are looking into the possible abuse of Kyonte Harris and his siblings.
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Three- year- old Kyonte was killed nearly two weeks ago when his family's apartment caught fire. Firefighters ruled the blaze an accident.
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Now POLICE are looking at the health records of Kyonte and his siblings for signs of mistreatment. According to search warrants filed Tuesday, investigators report Kyonte suffered numerous injuries after being struck by a vehicle and falling from a second story window twice before his death. Police have not named anyone in connection with the investigation. Kyonte's mother, Kyana Poindexter, could not be reached for comment.

[NASA-Memorial]

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It was one year ago this weekend that the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded in the sky-
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Today at the Johnson Space Center, staff remembered the seven astronauts who died.
Nearly 1000 people gathered at an emotional ceremony-
It was a time for honoring the past while looking toward the future.
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The wife of commander Rick Husband sensed something was not right.
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(( EVELYN HUSBAND: "IT WAS ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE THE SHUTTLE WAS SCHEDULED TO LAND THAT I HAD A REAL SINKING FEELING IN MY STOMACH THAT THINGS WERE NOT GOING WELL. ))
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Tests later confirmed a piece of foam from Columbia's fuel tank broke away during launch and punctured the left wing.

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We all have our favorite superbowl food... And still ahead on News 7, see how one town's making sure its soldiers in Iraq have theirs on hand tomorrow.
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And windy weather makes for a wild ride for one trucker.
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[Federal-Mogul]

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One Blacksburg company began telling workers today that they will be facing layoffs within the next few months.
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Officials with Federal-Mogul are still trying to determine how many workers will be let go this March. The company says it needs to trim the workforce to stay on equal footing with national and worldwide competition. Federal-Mogul manufactures automotive engine parts, and currently employs more than 430 people in Blacksburg. A representative with the New River Central Labor Council says laid off workers will likely be eligible for special assistance from the Federal government.
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[Truck-Wind]

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How fast could you get out of a truck perched precariously over the edge of a bridge- 200 feet high?
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The driver of this truck says he was out in three seconds flat when high winds blew his truck into oncoming traffic, and nearly over the guardrail of Deception Pass Bridge in Washinton state. Winds gusting to 55 miles an hour kept police from moving the truck for fear it would go over the bridge. The driver of the truck was O-K, but the rig was blown into oncoming traffic, and another driver was taken to the hospital.
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Lord Botetourt knocks Northside from the ranks of the girls unbeaten. And Salem wins again in boy's hoops - But first tonight's Extra Point -
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Las Vegas is ready for the biggest betting weekend of the year. Hundreds of millions will be wagered this weekend, and that's not even on the game itself. While football is big - peripheral betting has become huge. For instance - the odds are 20-to-1 that Janet Jackson wilask fans to pray for her brother at halftime. And 100-to-1 that Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will slip and break his hip in the halftime show.
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[S-Botetourt]

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We begin tonight on the girls' hardwood in Daleville. The marquee game of the week was postponed due to icy condition earlier in the week, but tonight Lord Botetourt took on unbeaten Northside.
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Botetourt and head coach Chuck Pound came into the game at 15-and-1 and ready to play some defense. Early in the game Nicci Moats dishes the ball inside to Kristin Graham. She in turn gets the layup for the Cavs, but this game was tight throughout. Northside would counter with Emery Wallace as she drives in for the layup. Wallace had a team high 15 points, but Northside was held to just 10 field goals the entire game. Moats would again lead the Cavs as scores a game high 21 points and grabs 14 rebounds.
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Lord Botetourt knocks Northside from the ranks of the unbeaten with the 49-to-43 win.
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[S-Titans]

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On the boy's hardwood tonight. The Salem Spartans traveled into Roanoke County to take on Hidden Valley.
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Grant Smythers Spartans beat Pulaski on Wednesday and tonight they looked to take down the Titans. Salem's Chris Adams will work the ball inside to Curtis Peary and he will turn and score to keep the Spartans on top in the second half. The Titans would then get a nice effort from Hunter Kern. He bangs the boards and gets the offensive putback. But the Spartans would not be denied again tonight as Peary finds A.J. Dowell. He drives in off the right side.
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Salem gets the 47-to-35 win over Hidden Valley tonight.
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[S-Swim]

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At the River Ridge district swim meet tonight - Hidden Valley made it a clean sweep by claiming both the boys' and girls' competitions. In the boys' pool - the Titans beat Blacksburg and Cave Spring, while on the girls' side, Hidden Valley topped Cave Spring and Salem. The regionals are next weekend at Sweet Briar. The state meet is in 2 weeks at RU.

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Virginia hits tobacco road tomorrow for a 2:30 date with the 19th ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Cavaliers are 2 and 4 in conference play this year, but have yet to win a conference game on the road. Steve Mason has more from the Wake side.
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((Thursday night at halftime of the Maryland/Wake Forest game, NBA Dallas Mavericks rookie and former Demon Deacons all-American Josh Howard had his jersey retired and hoisted to the rafters next to Tim Duncan's. UVa will luckily not face either player Saturday but the Cavaliers will face a team that is aware of the Wahoos talents. ((:)) ((:))
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[GO TO PINNACLE ACC] Thanks Mase, and before the Cavs and Deacons tee it up tomorrow on WDBJ-7 - you can check out the North Carolina Tarheels and Clemson Tigers at Noon right here on WDBJ-7.
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[S-Super]

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The biggest rags to riches story in this year's Super Bowl involves Panthers' quarterback Jake Delhomme. The one time backup in NFL Europe, is about to become the 9th quarterback in Super Bowl history to begin the season as a back-up and end it as a starter.
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[go to pinnacle] And you can catch Jake and all of the Panthers and Patriots Sunday. Pregame begins at 2pm with the kickoff set for 6:25 right here on WDBJ-7
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Super Bowl Sunday is known for more than just the game. There are the commercials, the half time show, and of course, the party food. And some troops in Iraq will be able to enjoy all of that, thanks to dedicated citizens in Buffalo New York.
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Troops will be able to see the game, and because of an idea from Buffalo's mayor, they'll eat the most common of all Super Bowl snack foods -- Buffalo chicken wings. Three Buffalo businesses donated 15-hundred wings. They'll be shipped in dry ice, and flown to Iraq in time for western New York reservists to chow down during the Super Bowl. (------------)