WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 06/21/04

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and storms today.
Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner has the complete work week outlook, coming up.

[7-11Henry-Arrest]

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Authorities in Henry County have arrested a man who is wanted for attempted murder in New York.
Officals say Wesley Nelson kicked down the door to a woman's apartment on Oak Street, and threatened her with a gun.
He was arrested a short time later.
He was wanted on 2 counts of attempted murder in New Rochelle, New York.
Now he faces assault and battery, breaking and entering, and firearms charges here.
Nelson is currently held in the Martinsville City Jail with NO bond.

[7-VOBLake-Drowning]

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According to state police the search has ended for a woman who is believed to have drowned at Smith Mountain Lake.
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Rescue crews spent yesterday searching for 49 year old Judy Thurman of Roanoke.
Authorities say that Thurman and Brian Amos had been swimming in the cove, when Amos noticed that one of the couple's dogs had jumped overboard. He then jumped in after it and asked for Thurman's help.
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((SGT. TOM WINE: AFTER SHE JUMPED IN THE BOAT STARTED DRIFTING FARTHER AWAY FROM THEM WHICH CREATED DIFFICULTY FOR HER GETTING BACK TO THE BOAT.))
[SUPER=01-Sgt. Tom Wine/Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries;]
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[OUT Q=...to the boat.]
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A passerby tried to rescue Thurman but was unsuccessful.
Thurman went under shortly afterward. Saturday Coast Guard Auxiliary officers closed off the cove while State Police scoured the lake's bottom with side-scan sonar.
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((SGT. WINE: THEY CAN SEE THE OBJECTS ON THE BOTTOM AND PICK OUT A TARGET THAT THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO DIVE ON TO SEE IF THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR.))
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Law enforcement is encouraging boaters to be aware of their surroundings, stay to the right when driving a boat, and have adequate safety devices.
They also advise that if alcohol is part of your plans, always have a designated driver.
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Game Wardens with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries strongly recommend anyone who plans on spending time at the lake to take one of their safety classes.

To find out more you can contact them at 434-525-7522.[7-11Draper-Chase]

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A Charlottesville man who was wanted on felony charges was arrested in Pulaski County. State Police attempted to pull over 23-year-old Earl Carlos Carr for speeding around 8:30 yesterday morning. Carr led the trooper on a high-speed chase,
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until he wrecked his car just off Interstate 81 in the Draper area of the county and ran into the woods. State Police then called in aviation, tactical and K-9 crews to help. Five-hours later Carr was cornered and arrested in a nearby field.
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The 23-year-old is wanted in Charlottesville on four outstanding felony warrants- including one for robbery. He'll now face a number of traffic related charges in Pulaski County.

[55-WXHeads]

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
After a picture perfect Sunday, we're left with a good chance of scattered showers on this Monday.
Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner has the full forecast, in just a few moments.

[55-11Henry-Arrest]

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The Henry County Sheriff's Department have arrested a man who is wanted for attempted murder in New York.
Officals say Wesley Nelson kicked down the door to a woman's apartment on Oak Street, and threatened her with a gun.
He was arrested a short time later.
He was wanted on 2 counts of attempted murder in New Rochelle, New York.
Now he faces assault and battery, breaking and entering, and firearms charges here.
Nelson is currently held in the Martinsville City Jail with NO bond.

[55-11Keagy-Road]

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The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors can expect a large crowd at tomorrow night's meeting. The session will begin at 6 p.m. instead of seven.
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The board will again look at a rezoning request from Kahn Development to rezone land at the intersection of Route 419 and Keagy road to build a village-style shopping center. The board will also continue hearing a rezoning request on the Slate Hill project. Developer James Smith wants to build a shopping center at the intersection of Routes 419 and 220.
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[55-11Danville-Institute]

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A school in Southside has opened in hopes of keeping that area's economy moving.
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research recently opened in Danville. The idea is to create research centers that will, in turn, create jobs for the local workforce.
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((NANCY FRANKLIN: WE ARE PARTNERING WITH VIRGINIA TECH TO BRING RESEARCH CENTERS TO THE INSTITUTE AND ALSO WITH AVERITT UNIVERSITY AND DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SO WITH THIS BASE WE ARE WORKING ON A NEW FOUNDATION FOR THE ECONOMY IN SOUTHSIDE.))
[SUPER=01-Nancy Franklin/Technology and Program Development Dir.;]
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Franklin says the Institute represents a long-term vision, but is excited about its potential. At a recent news conference, Governor Mark Warner said he believes the institute will create immediate business returns that will greatly benefit the entire region.
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((GOV. MARK WARNER: THIS INSTITUTE HAS ALREADY GOT TEN MILLION DOLLARS OF FEDERAL R AND D FUNDING THAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW. I HOPE TO SEE SPINOUTS OF THE INSTITUTE WITHIN THE NEXT 18 TO 24 MONTHS.))
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The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County pooled their money from the Virginia Tobacco Commission to build the facility.
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[55-6-Coal-Workers]

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The coal industry in southwest Virginia is hoping to attract new workers by reaching out to community colleges in the region. Many coal miners will retire in the next 10-years, and the average worker is 50 years old. Now, the industry has turned to Southwest Virginia and Mountain Empire Community Colleges to help find a solution to the issue. In fact, there has been discussion of the two colleges operating an actual coal mine as part of training.

[8Wx-Headline]

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Showers and storms are a good possibility, expecially as we head through the afternoon.
Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your Monday forecast, right after the news.

[8-L'Burg-Accident]

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A motorcycle accident in Lynchburg sends one man to the hospital. . Police say 26 year old Carey Bryant was operating a stolen 2001 Suzuki motorcycle shortly after 2- 30 this morning, when he failed to make a left hand turn at Bedford and Rivermont Avenues. Authorities say Bryant then crossed over the intersection and struck a concrete wall. Bryant was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital and was then flown to U-V-A Medical Center. His condition is unknown. The accident is still under investigation.

[8-VOBLake-Drowning]

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The search for a woman who is believed to have drowned at Smith Mountain Lake has ended.
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Rescue crews spent yesterday searching for 49 year old Judy Thurman of Roanoke.
Authorities say that Thurman and Brian Amos had been swimming in the cove, when Amos noticed that one of the couple's dogs had jumped overboard. He then jumped in after it and asked for Thurman's help.
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((SGT. TOM WINE: AFTER SHE JUMPED IN THE BOAT STARTED DRIFTING FARTHER AWAY FROM THEM WHICH CREATED DIFFICULTY FOR HER GETTING BACK TO THE BOAT.))
[SUPER=01-Sgt. Tom Wine/Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries;]
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[OUT Q=...to the boat.]
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A passerby tried to rescue Thurman, but was unsuccessful.
Thurman went under shortly afterward. Saturday Coast Guard Auxiliary officers closed off the cove while State Police scoured the lake's bottom with side- scan sonar.
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((SGT. WINE: THEY CAN SEE THE OBJECTS ON THE BOTTOM AND PICK OUT A TARGET THAT THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO DIVE ON TO SEE IF THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR.))
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Law enforcement is encouraging boaters to be aware of their surroundings, stay to the right when driving a boat, and have adequate safety devices.
They also advise that if alcohol is part of your plans, always have a designated driver.
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
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Game Wardens with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries strongly recommend anyone who plans on spending time at the lake to take one of their safety classes.

To find out more, you can contact them at 434-525-7522.[8-11Zoo-Fathers]

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Fathers were the main attraction at Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke.
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[NATS@3:13.00] ((HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!))
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Dad was honored all day long with "Dad's Day at the Zoo." They were admitted free and could register for free gifts. In addition to train rides, the event brought families out to see the animals and spend a little quality time with their children- no matter how young or old they were. Some of the animals were easy to spot, but with others it took the kids and Dad a little bit longer to find them. (------------)