[VOBBedford-Water]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=Morning]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=04-34 TC :11]
[GRAPHIC=News 7 Mornin']
[ENG#=1]
The city of Bedford says it's doing all it can to fix its leaking landfill but some residents are not buying it.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Bedford]
The city held a meeting last night to lay out several options to stop harmful chemicals from seeping from the old landfill.
Tests show six residential wells along Bell Town Road have already been contaminated.
Many nearby residents believe the best solution to prevent anymore contamination is for the city to install a water line.
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[SOT 6:17:23]
[IN Q=i THINK THE ALTERNATIVE]
((KENNY ANDREWS/AFFECTED LANDOWNER: I THINK THE ALTERNATIVE WOULD BE TO RUN THE CITY WATER AND THAT WOULD REMEDY THE FEAR IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND I THINK THAT WOULD EASE THAT ACTUAL FEAR AND ANXIETY OF WONDERING WHAT'S GOING TO GO ON DAY TO DAY.))
[SUPER=01-Kenny Andrews/Affected Landowner; :]
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[OUT Q=day to day]
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[VO-NAT]
City officials admit any solution will end up costing several hundred thousand dollars.
They also point out the water currently meets federal guidelines.
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[Campbell-Drowning]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin']
[WRITER=dgr]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[ENG#=none]
A 7-year-old Bedford County boy and a 39-year-old family friend who tried to rescue him apparently drowned in Campbell County.
The names of the victims are being withheld until relatives are notified.
Authorities say the boy was playing in the Staunton River at Long Island Park yesterday when he went under.
The man, who had accompanied the child and his parents to the park, jumped in to rescue the boy and never surfaced.
Police say both bodies were recovered by a dive team from Halifax County and the State Police.
[11Pitts-Standoff]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=ssm]
[TAPE#=04-33 TC00:13]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=2]
A hostage standoff in Pittsylvania County ended peacefully when the gunman surrendered to police.
As Steve Smallshaw reports, the incident yesterday stemmed from a domestic dispute between a man and his ex-wife.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=The first deputy]
[SUPER=03-Pittsylvania Co.; :00]
[SUPER=01-Gary Goodson/Pittsylvania Co. Sheriff's Department; :14]
[SUPER=@ssm2; 1:00]
[RUNS=1:11]
[OUT Q=News7, Pittsylvania County. TIGHT OUT]
(( The first deputy was called to Bachelor Hall Farm Road around 3 for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the roadway.
When he arrived, he reportedly found 44-year-old Sean Norton holding his wife Cynthia at gun and knifepoint in the middle of the road.
[SOT 11:00:00]
((MAJOR GARY GOODSON/PITTSYLVANIA CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE: HE HAD A SHOTGUN AND ALSO A KNIFE. Reporter: To her head? AT TIMES HIS OWN HEAD, HER HEAD. Outside the car? OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. Did he ever put the knife or shotgun to his own head? AT TIMES HE DID.))
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[OUT Q=at times he did.]
Goodson says Norton also was drinking while police tried to negotiate with him.
As heavily-armed deputies and state troopers arrived, they cordoned off the area and kept nearby residents inside.
Finally, after nearly four hours of tense negotiations, Norton released his wife and then surrendered himself.
[SOT 10:59:36]
((GOODSON: THEY ESCALATED AT TIMES AND THEN HE'D COME DOWN AND I THINK IT WENT EXTREMELY WELL, CONSIDERING HE HAD A HOSTAGE AND GETTING HIM TO RELEASE THAT AND ALSO THE TIME FRAME IN BEING SUCCESSFUL TO GET HIM TO TURN HIMSELF IN.))
[RUNS= 14]
[OUT Q=turn himself in.]
After Norton was taken away in the back of a patrol car, detectives processed the crime scene, including recovering the shotgun from his vehicle in the roadway.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Pittsylvania County. ))
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
[SS=None]
Norton is now charged with domestic assault, abduction, assault on a police officer and firearms violations.
[Stewart]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=Stewart]
[ENG#=3]
It's sentencing day for domestic diva Martha Stewart.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-File Tape;]
The homemaking mogul heads back to a New York City courtroom today to learn her fate.
In March, a jury found Stewart guilty of four criminal counts for lying to investigators about her sale of Imclone stocks.
Observers expect the judge to sentence Stewart to about a year in prison, based on federal sentencing guidelines.
If Stewart does get jail time, her attorneys are expected to ask the judge to delay her incarceration while they appeal.
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[Campaign-2004]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=Campaign 2004]
[ENG#=4]
Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry takes his campaign to teachers today after appealing to the college crowd last night.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Charleston, WV;]
Kerry rallied thousands of supporters at the University of Charleston in his second visit to West Virginia in less than a week.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=There is nothing]
((SEN. JOHN KERRY/D- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: THERE IS NOTHING CONSERVATIVE ABOUT THIS ADMINISTRATION THAT IS PILING DEBT ONTO OUR CHILDREN AND RUNNING UP DEBT AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE. ))
[SUPER=01-Sen. John Kerry/(D) Presidential Candidate;]
[RUNS=:08] (estimated bite runs time)
[OUT Q=as the eye can see.]
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[VO-NAT]
President Bush carried West Virginia in 2000.
He's headed there this afternoon, and is touting himself as the REAL champion of conservative values.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=The other day]
((THE OTHER DAY, MY OPPONENT SAID THAT A BUNCH OF
ENTERTAINERS FROM HOLLYWOOD CONVEYED THE HEART AND SOUL OF AMERICA.))
[RUNS=:07] (estimated bite runs time)
[OUT Q=soul of America.]
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[VO-NAT]
While speaking to the N- Double- A- C- P, Kerry said he would represent all people if he's elected-- taking a dig at President Bush for turning down an invitation to speak.
However, Bush will address the Urgan League, another black organization next week.
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[11Tech-Dairy]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=rde]
[TAPE#=04-20 TC1:17:38]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=1]
Some sick cows are forcing Virginia Tech to move a ceremony for its new dairy facility.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Blacksburg;]
Four cows in the dairy herd have Salmonella, a bacteria common in animals that can be dangerous to young children or people with compromised immune systems.
Today is the grand opening for a new, 5-point-3 million dollar state of the art dairy center.
Officials say they decided to move the ceremony as a precaution.
It will now be held at 1:00 at the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena on Plantation Road in Blacksburg.
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[Marketwatch]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=chr]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]
[ENG#=1]
In business news, I-B-M's earnings report beat Wall Street expectations.
Jean Lee has that story and more in this morning's Marketwatch.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Jean Lee/Reporting; :00]
[RUNS=1:25]
[OUT Q=in New York.]
((Car parts maker Delphi (DPH) and toy maker Hasbro (HAS) are among the big names reporting earnings on Friday.
Investors sold off Thursday, with the Dow closing at its session low, off 41 points.
The hi-tech Nasdaq slipped 2.
One hi-tech stock that will be active Friday -- IBM. . Big blue came out with earnings results that Beat The Street. Prudential Securities analyst Steven Fortuna, says he believes the company is doing well, in a challenging environment.
IBM's financials and its comments about technology spending in the current quarter will likely have a significant impact on other computer hardware companies, which report later in the earnings season.
Netflix will also be a focus stock. Late Thursday, the Online DVD rental company (NFLX) announced results that fell short of analysts' projections. The disappointment comes despite revenue nearly doubling,
on sharply higher subscriptions and a 10-percent rise in its monthly fee.
A number of banks released results on Thursday. Wachovia (WB) said loan growth and improving credit quality, helped to lift earnings by more than 20 percent compared to a year ago. Dow component Citigroup ALSO beat analysts' expectations. But the nation's largest bank also took a charge in its second quarter.
For more on the day in business check into our website. It's cbs.mw.com.
I'm jl, cbs mw in ny.))
(tape tosses to stocks)
[STOCKS]
[WOOD ROGERS SPONSOR BOARD 5185 ESSC]
[COMM]
[Wildfires]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[ENG#=1]
About two dozen wildfires are still raging in the West-- One of the worst is in Nevada near the state capital.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Carson City, NV;]
The fire in Carson City has nearly quadrupled in just one day, despite the efforts of more than 800 firefighters.
The 94- hundred acre blaze has already destroyed more than 20 homes, and forced hundreds of evacuations.
At one point, the Governor's mansion was close to burning.
The blaze started Wednesday, and the dry ground has been the source of uncontrollable flare-ups ever since
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[SOT]
[IN Q=Its scary]
((SCOTT HUNTLEY/SIERRA FRONT FIREFIGHTER: ITS SCARY ITS SO DRY- NONE OF THESE WESTERN STATES HAVE HAD ANY WATER AND ITS NOT GOING TO GET BETTER. ))
[SUPER=01-Scott Huntley/Sierra Front Firefighter;]
[RUNS=:10]
[OUT Q=going to get better.]
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[VO-NAT]
The cause of the fire is suspicious.
Police are investigating a lead that teens were partying in the canyons close to where the fire started.
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[11Urquhart]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=dse]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=None]
A paramedic in the New River Valley faces charges of prescription fraud.
Pearisburg police say 31 year old Robert Patrick Urquhart (Urk-heart) of Peterstown, West Virginia was arrested last night.
Officers say he'd been stealing valium (VAL-ium) and morphine for the last six months.
Police say Urquhart served on the Giles Rescue Squad and Carilion Ambulance Service.
[11I-73]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jwi]
[TAPE#=04-31 TC02:38]
[GRAPHIC=I-73]
[ENG#=2]
Members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board have voted unanimously to alter the path Interstate 73.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke/File Tape; QUICK!!!]
Yesterday's vote came after the original route was changed to bypass Southeast Roanoke, which is now eligible for historic designation.
The new route follows Route 220 to the Clearbrook area of Roanoke County.
Hundreds of people chimed in on the change last month, but V-Dot says a majority of those citizens understand why the new route is necessary.
If the project is approved construction will begin as soon as funding becomes available.
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[11Summer-School]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=sba]
[TAPE#=04-25 TC 46:44]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[ENG#=3]
June used to signal the beginning of summer for teachers and students, but now that's not always the case.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Craig Co.]
More teachers and students are heading back to the classroom for summer school.
In Craig County- the number of students who attend classes has varied from year to year, but this summer there are 95-children enrolled.
About half of those students have been recommended by their teachers to go to class for additional help with their English or Math skills.
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[SOT@14:38:37.02]
[IN Q=I have some.. ]
((CATHY HORN, CRAIG CO. TEACHER: I HAVE SOME CHILDREN WHO ACTUALLY COME BECAUSE TEHY ACTUALLY LOVE SUMMER SCHOOL. THEY COME BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR. WE HAVE STUDENTS WHO MAY BE A LITTLE WEAK AND THIS HELPS THEM, BUT THEN WE HAVE STUDENTS WHO JUST LIKE TO COME.))
[SUPER=01-Cathy Horn/Craig Co. Teacher]
[RUNS=:11]
[OUT Q=.. like to come.]
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[VO-NAT]
Administrators say the smaller, more relaxed classes are a better atmosphere for some children to learn.
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(Kim tosses to bump)
[BUMP]
[COMM]
[Biz-Brief]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]
[ENG#=2]
In business news, A federal judge has approved Enron's debt reorganization plan.
And, more than 60- thousand Daimler-Chrysler workers stopped working in protest of longer hours.
Stan Case has more in today's business brief.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Stan Case/Reporting; :]
[RUNS=1:13]
[OUT Q=I'm Stan Case.]
((U.S. STOCK MARKETS EDGED LOWER THURSDAY, WITH BLUE CHIPS LEADING THE DECLINE.
THE DOW INDUSTRIALS DROPPED 45-POINTS...
AND THE NASDAQ LOST TWO.
HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT HAS AGREED TO BUY CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT FOR ABOUT FIVE-POINT-TWO BILLION DOLLARS IN CASH AND STOCK. THE ACQUISITION CREATES THE LARGEST CASINO OPERATOR IN THE WORLD. IN THE DEAL, HARRAH'S WILL ASSUME ABOUT FOUR-POINT-TWO BILLION DOLLARS OF CAESAR'S DEBT.
A FEDERAL JUDGE HAS APPROVED ENRON'S DEBT REORGANIZATION PLAN.
THE MOVE CLEARS THE WAY FOR THE COMPANY TO EMERGE FROM BANKRUPTCY BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.
UNDER THE PLAN, ENRON'S REMAINING PIECES WILL BE BROKEN UP, CREDITORS WILL RECEIVE BACK ABOUT 20 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, AND THE ENRON NAME WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR BUSINESS.
MORE THAN 60-THOUSAND DAIMLER-CHRYSLER WORKERS STOPPED WORKING IN GERMANY ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE REPS.
IT'S A MOVE TO PROTEST COMPANY PLANS TO MAKE EMPLOYEES AT MERCEDES, ITS MOST PROFITABLE UNIT, WORK LONGER HOURS.
THE COMPANY IS SEEKING TO SAVE 618-MILLION DOLLARS IN ANNUAL PERSONNEL COSTS AT THE MERCEDES UNIT.
SO FAR, EMPLOYEE REPS HAVE AGREED TO MEASURES THAT TOTAL ONLY 225-MILLION DOLLARS IN SAVINGS.
WITH THE BUSINESS BRIEF... I'M STAN CASE.))
[TAPE TOSS TO STOCKS]
[STOCKS]
[WOOD ROGERS SPONSOR BOARD 5185 ESSC]
[COMM]
[5-Summer-School]
[ANCHOR=Jean]
[NEWSCAST=5pm]
[WRITER=sba]
[TAPE#=504-01 51:26]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=4]
It used to be for students who were failing - now summer school is an alternative in education.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Craig Co.]
In Craig County- the number of students who have attended summer classes have varied from year to year, but this summer there are 95-children of all ages enrolled.
Of those students about half of them have been recommended by their teachers to attend classes and get additional help with their English or Math skills.
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[SOT@14:27:56.26]
[IN Q=We're trying to take...]
((DR. ROSE MARTIN/CRAIG CO. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: WE'RE TRYING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY. SOMETHING KIDS DON'T WANT TO PARTICIPATE IT, WE WANT IT TO BE SOMETHING KIDS SAY TO THEIR PARENTS, 'CAN I GO TO SUMMER SCHOOL? IS THERE SOMETHING I CAN TAKE?'))
[SUPER=01-Dr. Rose Martin/Craig Co. School Superintendent]
[RUNS=:11]
[OUT Q=.. something I can take?]
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[VO-NAT]
Administrators say the smaller, more relaxed classes are a better atmosphere for some children to learn.
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(toss to Steve for weekend preview)[Desk 2-SHOT=Kim and Steve]
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