WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 06/25/04

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A new search warrant sheds some light how a teenager died in a Christiansburg garage earlier this month
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And a church divided... a faction of at High Street Baptist goes to court to block a pastor's dismissal.
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It was an umbrella day across Southwest Virginia with rain, some heavy at times. Improvements are on the way for the weekend. The details on that in just a bit. [Open]
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Two Christiansburg teenagers charged in a fatal shooting say they BOTH had their hands on the gun when it went off.
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Good evening, I'm Keith Humphry. Shannon is off tonight.

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The details emerged today in a new search warrant filed by Christiansburg Police. The two teenagers are accused of shooting and killing a fellow classmate early this month.
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New River Valley Bureau Chief Rachel DePompa is in Blacksburg with the latest. Rachel, why was the search warrant filed.
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Keith, police needed to get DNA and finger print samples from the two suspects.
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17 year old Zachary Linkous and 14 year old Mandi Carlson are charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 15 year old Edward Bertrand. Bertrand was shot in the stomach in the garage of Carlson's Christiansburg home. He later died at the hospital. Zachary Linkous is also charged with malicious wounding. It's a charge that implies he pulled the trigger.
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But according to today's search warrant affidavit, the two teens BOTH say they had their hands on the gun when it was fired. When asked what they hoped to gain from fingerprints and DNA evivdence, investigators would not comment and said only the search warrant speaks for itself. Zachary Linkous was also in court this morning where a judge denied bond.
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Keith, both Carlson and Linkous are scheduled to be in court next week for a preliminary hearing.

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A Covington man charged in a violent assault in Blacksburg made his first court appearance today.
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26 year old Holland Blaine Davy is charged with attempted rape and abduction. We are not showing his face because Blacksburg police asked us not to. Investigators are still using his picture in a photo lineup and they don't want witnesses tainted. Davy is accused of grabbing a 23 year old woman in an alley near main street and beating her face so badly she'll need surgery. Investigators are still waiting for lab results to determine whether the victim was raped.
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Davy was appointed an attorney today. His preliminary hearing is set for September. [First-Wx]
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[High-Street]

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The congregation at High Street Baptist church is divided over who the pastor should be. The Board of Trustees voted to fire the Reverend Floyd Davis Tuesday night.
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An opposing group of church leaders took the matter to court today, seeking an emergency injunction. The first Vice President of Deacons testified he had been denied access to the church when the locks were changed Wednesday to keep Dr. Davis out. Deacon William Majors, Senior, said: "The maintenance of the church is spelled out in the book of Matthew."
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((THE TESTIMONY OF MR. MAJORS... HE WAS ASKING THIS COURT TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE, TO INTERPRET THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW.))
((The trustees' sought to have the complaint dismissed on Constitutional grounds. Judge Jonathan Apgar did not address the First Amendment issue of church and state separation. He did deny the injunction, however, concluding the plaintiffs didn't have standing to challenge Davis' dismissal. Reverend Davis was not at the hearing. We found it difficult to find anyone to explain why some parishioners wanted him out.)) ((I THINK IT'S A LOT OF PERSONAL PREFERENCE, MAYBE PERSONALITIES, THAT KIND OF THING. Keith Humphry/NEWS 7: And of course, unfortunately, this kind of thing happens in churches all the time. IT HAPPENS, IN CHURCHES. YES, IT DOES.))
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Leaders of the two factions met briefly after the hearing. Though they left the courthouse without any agreement, they expressed optimism they could reach some understanding.
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The first proposals have been submitted from a private developer that wants to help Bedford County build a new Jefferson Forest High School.
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English Construction today submitted two plans to the Bedford County school board.
One is for a combined middle school and high school that could accomodate up to 1600 students all told. The other would build a new high school and add gymnasiums to three other county schools.
It's all possible under Virginia's Public-Private Educational Facilities Act which allows localities to contract out school the design, construction and financing of new schools.
Two other companies are reportedly interested in submitting their own proposals.
By law, the school board must continue to accept bids for another 45 days.
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Stonewall Jackson hospital announced today that its C-E-O is stepping down. Gary Swink will leave July 1st. He says his departure will make way for new opportunities and leadership for the hospital.
Carilion Health System will provide an interim C-E-O. And this could be more than just a temporary partnership. A Carilion spokesman confirms that there have been talks about Stonewall Jackson becoming part of the Carilion system. But he says no final decision has been made.

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Governor Warner promises state efforts to help laid-off Dan River workers. That story is still ahead.
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And a controversial film draws big crowds at its Roanoke premiere. We'll hear reaction to Fahrenheit 9/11.
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Michael Moore's controversial film "Fahrenheit 9-11" opened in theaters nationwide today - including one in Roanoke.
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Jennifer Wishon was at The Grandin Theatre for its first showing. Keith - the film has triggered fierce debate across the country, but moviegoers in Roanoke reacted positively to the film.
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For now it's only being shown in two theatres locally-- the Cinemall 12 in Abington and The Grandin Theatre in Roanoke.
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((((NATS OF PERSON BUYING TICKET AT THE BOX OFFICE.)) The first showing at The Grandin was a big hit. Patrons waited in line to buy tickets - the second showing drew an even larger crowd. ((NATS FROM FILM)) The film by Michael Moore takes a look at President Bush's behavior before and after September Eleventh. It includes a montage of a vacationing Bush - implying laziness and conversations with members of Congress who don't seem willing to enlist their children in the military. The Grandin Theatre Foundation has posted a statement on its box office window that reads, in part. [INSERT PRE- PRO HERE] "Art is often provocative. Varying view points are part of our democratic society. The Grandin Theatre has shown films that may have generated controversy related to the point of view expressed, but we feel the opportunity to view these films is part of our mission." Grandin Theatre Director Kathy Chittum says people from both sides of the political isle have chimed in on the theater's decision to offer the film.
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But no one who talked to News 7 after seeing Fahrenheit 9-11 had anything negative to say about it.
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Fans of the film encourage critics to give it a chance - since they say it's bound to play- at least- a limited role in the upcoming presidential election.
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Plans for a rebuttal film are already in the making.
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Keith - Filmmaker Michael *Wilson* plans to release a film called "Michael Moore Hates America" this summer.

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Today was the last day of work for hundreds of textile workers in Danville, as layoffs at two Dan River plants take effect.
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The company announced Tuesday it was eliminating two shifts of hourly employees at its local plants, and letting go another 60 to 70 salaried workers.
Dan River is trying to emerge from Chapter Eleven bankruptcy.
Governor Mark Warner said yesterday the situation is not unique to Danville, but the state will help however it can.
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((GOV. MARK WARNER: WE'LL BE THERE AS PEOPLE GET LAID OFF THOUGH, IN TERMS OF JOB RETRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO GIVE TO PEOPLE TO GET THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES, BUT ULTIMATELY WHAT DAN RIVER IS CAUGHT IN IS AN INTERNATIONAL CHANGING ECONOMY THAT REALLY IS PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON A LOT OF AMERICAN TEXTILE COMPANIES.))
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Laid-off workers may also be eligible for benefits under the federal Fair Trade Act.
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Plans for some new flights out of the Twin County Airport have hit some turbulence.
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The state Tobacco Commission will NOT fund a grant for preliminary work on a new hanger. The hanger is needed to start a charter service out of the Grayson County airport. It would be able to hold up to four King-air sized planes. The tobacco commission is now offering a loan for the 135-thousand dollar project. But to make the payments, the airport manager is asking local governments to help pay for the project.
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Blue chips sank today on Wall Street, but tech stocks kept above water. [TAKE DOW & NASDAQ PAGE]
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Despite local efforts to get more Virginians tested for HIV -- many people still don't know whether they have it.

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The Council of Community Services says that's a concern because HIV rates in the state went up last year.
Officials estimate there are hundreds of Virginians who have HIV but don't know it.
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((WE'VE SEEN DECREASE IN TESTING. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY DON'T WANT TO KNOW THEIR STATUS. THEY'LL FIND OUT IF THEY GET SICK. THEY DON'T WANT TO BE BOTHERED BY THE WHOLE HIV TEST))
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But the Council of Community Services says if you wait until you get sick that could reduce your chances of survival.
That's why its offering free testing at several locations as part of National HIV testing week. (++++++++++++) [TAKE HIV TESTING FS]
Here is a list of those locations including the Park and the Backstreet Cafe that will offer free testing tonight.
For more information you can call 540-982-AIDS.
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Amherst County has a new way to not only encourage kids to read but keep them safe at the same time.
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Parents are being encouraged to have their children take part in the "Amherst-One" program available through the sheriff's office.
Kids can visit their local library to get a photo I-D taken that can be used as both a library card and as a form of identification.
Authorities say having a child's photograph and vital information on file can save them valuable time in the event of an emergency.
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((DEP. LOUIS GOLDMAN/AMHERST CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.: WHAT WE DO IS WE HAVE THE INFORMATION DOWNLOADED ON OUR SYSTEM HERE ON THIS COMPUTER ONLY, AND IF A CHILD SHOULD COME UP MISSING IN OUR COUNTY, WE CAN POP THE CHILD UP, GET THE INFORMATION AND THEN PUT OUT AN AMBER ALERT AND SEND IT OUT TO SURROUNDING AGENCIES QUICKER.))
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The 14-thousand dollar cost of the system was paid for with fines generated by traffic violations in the county.
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Coming up in sports, a busy day at Roy Stanley Celebrity Golf Outing, and Mike Stevens has a preview of tonight's auction.
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Our sports team has been quite busy today with the Roy Stanley Memorial Celebrity Golf Outing. Mike Stevens, Steve Mason, and Travis Wells each have reports on a day full of giving and golfing.
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((STEVE MASON:))
((A luncheon of champions started the day off right with steaks , shrimp and the works. Fans feasted on autographs signed by the likes of Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs and Redskin greats Pat Fisher and Ron McDole.
The celbrities and theit teams played a captains choice format and balls and jokes were flyin. ((RICK MAST/RETIRED NASCAR DRIVER:)) ((SHAYNE GRAHAM/CINCINNATI BENGALS KICKER:))
But the mood turned serious when the celbs talked about Roy Stanley.)) ((LEE SUGGS/CLEVELAND BROWNS RUNNING BACK:)) ((BILL BRUNDAGE/FORMER WASHINGTON REDSKIN:)) ((PAT FISCHER/FORMER WASHINGTON REDSKIN:)) ((JIM BIBBY/FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHER:)) ((:)) ((TRAVIS WELLS:)) ((JIM HENINGER/DONATED 500 DOLLARS TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND:)) ((ROY MILLER, SR./ROY'S DAD:)) ((MIKE BELL/TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:)) ((:))
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