WDBJ 7 news at Noon for 02/06/04

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A sad ending to the search of a missing Florida girl.
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And a combination of melting snow, ice, and heavy rain could mean big problems for the area today and tonight. A live update, straight ahead.
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The winter weather advisories and warnings have been canceled or allowed to expire, now we have to deal with some heavy rains and a flood watch. I'll have your forecast.
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Stay with us News 7 at noon, starts right now.

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The freezing rain may have tapered off, but concerns about flooding are on the rise.
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Now that temperatures are above freezing for much of the region, the fear of flooding is more of a concern than icing.
Let's head over to meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner in the Weather Center for the latest.
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LEO in WX-CENTER
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[Flooding]

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The heavy rains in the forecast have officials keeping a close eye on local streams and creeks.
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Jennifer Wishon is alongside the Roanoke River in Salem. Jenn, what's it like out there at this hour.
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((ROLLCUE:...No flooding has been reported in the Roanoke Valley.))

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((OQ FROM VIDEO: carefully during the lunch hour.))
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Jen adlibs

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[Wythe-Ax]

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Last night's icy conditions contributed to a fatal accident in Wythe County.
Authorities say 51- year- old George Hoillis (Hollis) Young of Alabama was killed.
Young was driving on Northbound I- 81 in Wytheville last night around six, when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road, hit an embankment, and overturned.
Authorities say he was driving too fast for the road conditions.

[FL-Girl]

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The search for a missing Florida girl has NOT ended the way family members and police wanted it to--
The body of 11- year- old Carlie Brucia was found in a church parking lot, not far from where she was abducted.
A suspect is now charged with her murder.
Kelly Cobiella reports.
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[SUPER=01-Bill Balkwill/Sarasota Co., FL Sheriff;]
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LOCATOR:SARASOTA,FLORIDA
FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF 11 YEAR OLD CARLIE BRUCIA...IT WAS THE NEWS THEY FEARED THE MOST.

SOT: BILL BALKWILL/SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF
"THE BODY OF BEAUTIFUL 11 YEAR OLD GIRL CARLIE BRUCIA HAS BEEN FOUND. JOSEPH SMITH IS UNDER ARREST FOR THE ABDUCTION AND MURDER OF CARLIE."

THE BODY WAS FOUND OVERNIGHT NEAR A CHURCH IN SARASOTA.

SOT: POLICE
(it is an active crime scene and will be for several more hours.)

CARLIE DISAPPEARED SUNDAY EVENING...LAST SEEN IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO...BEING TAKEN AWAY BY A MAN WITH TATTOOS.
BRIDGE; KELLY COBIELLA REPORTING THAT MAN WAS IDENTIFIED AS JOSEPH SMITH....AND HE'S BEEN IN CUSTODY SINCE TUESDAY.

SOT: CAPT. JEFF BELL/SARASOTA COUNTY POLICE
"WE HAVE FOUND CARLIE AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR HER MURDER. WE NOW STAND READY TO COMPLETE OUR OBLIGATION AND ASSURE YOU THAT HE WILL PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR WHAT HE DID TO HER."
THE POLICE HAVE NOT SAID IF SMITH HELPED LOCATE THE CRIME SCENE.
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CARLIE'S FATHER DID TAKE A MOMENT TO FACE THE CAMERAS.

SOT: JOE BRUCIA/CARLIE'S FATHER
"THANKS POLICE FOR HELPING FIND HIS DAUGHTER."

(NATZ OF MOURNERS) (THIS IS A WILDLINE SINCE WE DON'T HAVE IT YET)

NOT FAR FROM THE SPOT CARLIE WAS ABDUCTED...FAMILY FRIENDS AND WELL-WISHERS GATHERED TO MOURN AND DRAW COMFORT FROM EACH OTHER.
SMITH...WHO HAS A LONG CRIMINAL RECORD WILL BE FORMALLY CHARGED WITH MURDER LATER TODAY. IF CONVICTED HE COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY.
Kelly Cobiella, CBS News. Sarasota.
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[GM-Recall]

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General Motors is recalling almost two million cars. Problems with the ignition switch have been reported in more than 80 incidents to cause heat build-up, as well as fires in the ignition system and steering column. 1998 through 2001 Chevrolet Cavaliers, and 1997 through 2001 Pontiac Sunfires are included in the recall. Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Buick Skylark cars built between 1997 and 1998 are also being recalled. Meanwhile, G-M says no injuries or deaths have been reported.
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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Still to come on on our newscast, a former politcial rival endorses Presidential Candidate John Kerry.
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But first 40 people are killed in what is being called a terrorist attack on a Russian subway.
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[Russia-Bombing]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will NOT negotiate with terrorists.
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His statement on Russian television comes hours after a deadly explosion during the morning rush hour today on a Moscow subway.
Nearly 40 people were killed--more than 120 others were hurt.
Authorities are investigating the blast as a terrorist attack.
The Kremlin's press service says President Bush called President Putin today to offer his condolences.
Both leaders reportedly also re- affirmed their vow to boost efforts against terrorism.
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[Gephardt-Kerry]

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Democratic Presidential front-runner John Kerry's campaign got another shot in the arm today.
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This morning in Michigan former campaign rival, Dick Gephardt announced he's endorsing Kerry.
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Gephardt dropped out of the race last month after a fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. Labor unions that backed Gephardt are expected to give their support to Kerry as well.
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Meanwhile, Howard Dean is skipping the Virginia Democratic Party's annual fund-raising gala tomorrow night -- three days before the state's primary.
Dean's campaign says he wants to focus instead on the Wisconsin primary.
He's told supporters that a loss in Wisconsin would end his candidacy.

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Senator John Edwards brought his presidential campaign to Roanoke last night.
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The weather delayed his plane for more than ninety minutes and Edwards was late to his campaign rally at Patrick Henry High School.
When the presidential candidate showed up, he touched on a variety of issues during a speech that lasted nearly twenty minutes.
One of his main focuses was jobs and how NAFTA has effected this country.
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((SEN. JOHN EDWARDS/(D) Presidential Candidate; I'VE LIVED WITH THIS. THIS IS NOT ACADEMIC WASHINGTON PERSPECTIVE. I'VE SEEN, MY FATHER WORKED IN A MILL ALL HIS LIFE. I SAW WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE MILL IN MY HOMETOWN IN NORTH CAROLINA CLOSED. IT WAS DEVESTATING.))
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Edwards made another campaign appearance this morning at Virginia Tech followed by one at George Wythe High School in Wytheville.
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
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Wesley Clark will be in Roanoke, Bedford and Lynchburg tomorrow.
Dennis Kucinich has an appearance scheduled in Blacksburg on Monday.

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Roanoke Republicans nominated Alice Hincker for mayor last night.
They also tapped a new candidate for city council.
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Hincker was the only Republican hoping to succeed Ralph Smith, so her nomination was no surprise.
But party officials also introduced Wendy Jones, an accountant and financial advisor who recently decided to run for city council.
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((WENDY JONES/(R) CANDIDATE FOR CITY COUNCIL: I REALLY DO THINK WE HAVE A GOOD CHANCE. AND I DO THINK THE DISSATISFACTION THAT NOBODY'S LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE IN THIS CITY, AND THAT'S ONE THING I WANT TO GIVE THE PEOPLE IS A GOOD EAR AND WEIGH THINGS FAIRLY.))
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The Republicans left the door open for other candidates, authorizing party officials to nominate additional candidates if any come forward before Tuesday's deadline.
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[Reagan]

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Former President Ronald Reagan turns 93 today.
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His wife, Nancy is reportedly hosting a private celebration.
Regan holds the distinction of being the longest-living President, but he is also in the later stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Nancy Reagan will visit the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California today to unveil the cornerstone of a new Air Force One Pavilion.
The Pavilion will open next spring.
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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Coming up next on the newscast, we'll tell you why some teachers say television is getting their students more interested in their school work.
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Also a snowboarder is sent to the hospital after a stunt for the late show goes all down hill.
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It's C-S-I meets High School--
The show's success has put a new spin on science at one New Jersey school.
Teri Okita investigates.
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TRACK: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS CRACK THE CASE EACH WEEK, AND SAVVY STUDENTS WANT TO BE JUST LIKE THEM.

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SOT: I had seen CSI on TV and had always been interested in true crime
stories, so I thought this might have been a way to come more in tune with that.

(LOCATOR: DEPTFORD, NJ)
TRACK: DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY CAPITALIZED ON THE SHOW BY OFFERING A NEW FORENSICS CLASS. IT FILLED UP IN NO TIME.

(Super: Bernard Stein/Science Teacher) -- FIRST PART OF SOT IS COVERED
SOT: This really is a science course: they learn a bit of physics, a
bit of chemistry, biology, physiology. (:11)

(Super: Teri Okita/Reporting)
STANDUP BRIDGE: Just like on TV and in real life, the students use the tools of the trade fingerprinting kits, shell casings, and microscopes to solve mock crimes.

(NATSD Check the fibers and see if theyre all related)

TRACK: THIS LESSON CALLS ON THE TEEN SLEUTHS TO SOLVE AN ARSON CASE. THEYVE ALSO STUDIED REAL-LIFE CRIMES LIKE THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION AS WELL AS DNA SAMPLES, BLOOD SPLATTER, AND VARIOUS OTHER UNSAVORY SCENARIOS.

(NATSD BOY FLIPPING BOOK Blunt trauma, gunshot wound to head, wound to
the chin.)
TRACK: THE STUDENTS LOVE IT.

(Super: Fawn Dougherty/Senior)
SOT: I like the aspect of trying to find stuff that sometimes cant be
explained.
TRACK: AND THE SCHOOL LOVES THAT SCIENCE IS BACK EN VOGUE.

(Super: Rebecca Tribbett/Assistant Vice-Principal)
SOT: Theres such a negative connotation in science: its hard, its
more male-oriented, that were trying to get away from that and get some more kids involved.
TRACK: THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES SAYS ITS SEEN A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN INTEREST FOR THESE CLASSES, AND WHO KNOWS? THERE JUST MAY BE A FUTURE GIL GRISSOM OR CATHERINE WILLOWS WALKING OUT THIS DOOR. TERI OKITA, CBS NEWS, DEPTFORD, NEW JERSEY.
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The laughter was suspended, and so was yesterday's taping of the David Letterman Show.
A re- run had to air in its place last night.
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The taping was stopped after a snowboarding stunt went badly.
30- year- old professional snowboarder Tara Dakides (da-KEE-dehs) veered off a ramp outside the show's New York studio, falling 25 feet to the ground.
She landed on her back, and was taken to a hospital where she's now in stable condition.
Tara's mother says she won't let the accident keep her down for long.
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David Letterman paid Tara a visit in the hospital.
Her spokesman says she is the saying the only thing she's upset about is that the French judge only gave her a five-point-six.
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[Stocks]

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On Wall Street at Noon, the DOW was UP 71 points. The NASDAQ has gained 29

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Up next on the newscast, Duke tries to extend its winning streak,
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and heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis does something the world of boxing has not seen in more than 50 years.
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[Lennox-Lewis]

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Heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis has decided to retire rather than face a rematch with Vitali (VIH'-tah-lee) Klitschko (Clitch- KO).
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Lewis becomes the first active world heavyweight champion to quit in nearly 50 years.
The 38-year-old fighter confirmed at a packed London news conference that he was leaving the sport after a 14-year career.
After months of deliberation, Lewis decided to retire rather than defend his World Boxing Council title in the rematch.
Lewis leaves with a 41-TWO-and-2 record, and is the first reigning world heavyweight champion to quit since Rocky Marciano in 1956.
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The 10 miles of US highway 15 that connect Duke to North Carolina was silent last night--
All eyes were on the Dean Dome as the 19th ranked TarHeels hosted the number one Blue Devils.
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Duke was on fire early as Luol Deng gets 2 points, and then JJ Redick fires a no- look pass to Sheldon Williams for the bucket. Carolina would pick up its defense to get back into the game as Jackie Manuel makes the steal and Rashad McCants finishes with the jam. Sean May picked up his game with double digits, as Carolina led by 5 with 3 minutes to go.
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But JJ hit a double shot with 38 seconds left to play. Duke pulls it out in overtime 83 to 81..
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The ACC Connection originates from Chatham, where we find Steve Mason.
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[SUPER=01-Hassan Fofana/Maryland Freshman Center; :53]
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((HARGRAVE MILITARY ACCADEMY'S FOOTBALL PROGRAM HAS SET NATIONAL RECORDS FOR HAVING THE MOST ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT TO COMPETE AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL. THE HARGRAVE BASKETBALL PROGRAM IS ALSO MAKING NATIONWIDE HEADLINES. THE TIGERS ARE RANKED NUMBER ONE IN THE COUNTRY WITH TWO OF ITS FORMER STARS CLIMBING THE RANKS AT ACC POWERS WAKE FOREST AND MARYLAND.)) ((Trent Strickland is a sophomore guard for the Demon Deacons and Hassan Fofana is a freshman center for Maryland. Both are Hargrave products. One of the 14, 407 fans attending the Terps/ Deacs game one week ago was Hargrave coach Kevin Keatts. ((:))
Keatts had a chance to visit with his former pupils, who say Keatts and Hargrave catapulted their careers. ((:)) ((:)) ((:))
Hargrave has produced three NBA players including former Wake Forest star Josh Howard, now a rookie with the Dallas Mavericks. ((:)) ((:))
Six of Hargrave's players are already signed with schools like Florida State, Louisville, Xavier, and Arkansas. The others should commit during the late signing period in April.))

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The Roanoke Express lost to South Carolina 3-to-2 in a shootout last night.
Jason Wolfe was in net because goalie David Belitski
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was called up yesterday afternoon to the AHL's Toronto Roadrunners. The 26 year old Ontario native skated in 26 games with the Express this season, compiling a record of 12, 9, and 4.
He had a save percentage of nearly 92 percent.
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Dan Carlson scored one goal last night, but the Express was 0-for-3 on the power play.
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