WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 07/19/04

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No phone service still for many in the Roanoke Valley.
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An accident puts a sour note on what is supposed to be musical night.
President Clinton's former national security advisor is under investigation-
And two high profile black women write a new novel- and it's flying off the shelves.
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News 7 at Eleven is next.

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Telephone problems in the Roanoke Valley won't be fixed tonight. An extensive underground fire burns completely through cables leaving hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Verizon customers without service.
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[Phone-Service]

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Officials are asking citizens to use their cell phones if possible, after an underground fire disrupted phone service to parts of Roanoke and Salem.
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Northwest Roanoke has been hit hardest. Verizon officials won't specify exactly how many people are affected, but say it could reach the thousands. Crews will continue to work through the night to splice in new cables in place of the burned ones. Service will not be fully restored for a few days. Until then, the City of Roanoke is making temporary 9-1-1 cellphones available to the elderly and special medical needs citizens in the affected areas.
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[Bus-Accident]

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Rock and roll is one way you could describe one group's journey to tonight's Salem Music Games.
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Some of the staff members for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps were on their way to the event around 6:30, when they got into an accident on 460 in Bedford County. Police say one of the vehicles traveling in the caravan ran into another, after a tractor trailer ahead of them made a sudden stop.
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((JOHN BURGAN/CROSSMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS; UNFORTUNATELY WE WERE A LITTLE DELAYED HERE, AND WE'LL BE DELAYED THE REST OF THE EVENING. 55 NOW WE'VE JUST GOT TO REGROUP AND PICK UP THE PIECES AND MAKE OUR WAY TO DENVER FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.))
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No one was hurt in the accident, and all of the group's performers were already at the games. Police have charged the driver of the bus with following too close.
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[Music-Games]

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As they say, the show must go on.
Seven drum and bugle corps played their hearts out tonight at the Summer Music Games in Salem.
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The Cavaliers from Rosemont Illinois won tonight's competition in front of a sold-out crowd.
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[Berger-911]

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President Clinton's national security advisor is the focus of a criminal investigation- involving missing terrorism documents.
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Sandy Berger admits he removed highly classified terrorism documents from a secure reading room during preparations for the 9-11 commission hearings.
FBI Agents armed with warrants searched Berger's home and office earlier this year.
Some drafts of a sensitive "after action" report on the Clinton Administration's handling of Al-Qaida terror threats during the 1999 millennium celebration are still missing.
In a statement Berger says every document requested by the commission from the Clinton administration was produced.
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[911-Czar]

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The commission reviewing 9-11 is set to make its recommendations this week.
It's likely it will call for a new cabinet position- an intelligence czar who would oversee all intelligence agencies.
Some say it's long overdue.
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((STANSFIELD TURNER/FORMER CIA DIRECTOR: WHY WE'VE SAT HERE FOR THREE YEARS WHILE THE INTELLIGENCE HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED, THE APPARATUS HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED AND YET THE TERRORISTS ARE STILL OUT THERE, I JUST DON'T KNOW.))
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The 9-11 report will be on the internet and in bookstsores on Thursday.
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[Kerry-Norfolk]

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Supporters of John Kerry say he is serious about winning Virginia.
And to prove it, the presidential candidate is stopping in the state on his way to the Democratic convention in Boston.
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Kerry will be campaigning in Norfolk on July 27th.
Virginia is one of only six states that Kerry is visiting as he makes his way to Massachusetts.
It has been forty years since Virginia elected a Democrat for president but Kerry supporters say the state is up-for-grabs this year.
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((LAWRENCE FROMME/VIRGINIA CHAIR OF KERRY FOR PRESIDENT: THERE'S NOTHING MORE PRECIOUS ON A CAMPAIGN THAN A CANDIDATE'S TIME AND ON TUESDAY MUCH OF THAT TIME IS GOING TO BE DEVOTED TO VIRGINIA. CONGRESSMAN BOBBY SCOTT: OUT OF ALL THE CITIES IN THE NATION TO PICK HE'S GOING TO BE IN NORFOLK. WE'RE SERIOUS ABOUT CARRYING VIRGINIA.))
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The Norfolk trip comes on the heels of a record-breaking fundraiser hosted by Governor Warner.
The event raised one-point-seven million dollars for the Kerry-Edwards campaign.
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[Franklin-Trails]

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Franklin County officials are working on a new recreation project that could later mean more green for the county. Myranda Stephens explains.
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(([NATS OF JOGGER @ 2310!!!][VIDEO OF BEE @ 21:06] When residents in Franklin County want to go for a long walk or jog, many often make a bee-line OUT of the county.
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[RUNS04] ((AND THAT'S THE UNFORTUNATE THING. WE DON'T OFFER A LOT OF THE LONG DISTANCE TRAILS THAT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR.)) But, county officials are hoping to re-route them back home, with plans to build more than 30-new pedestrian, bike and canoe trails. [14:07:25] [RUNS08] ((WHAT HAPPENED IS THE COMMUNITY CAME TO US, AND SAID WE HAVE A DREAM, WE HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT WE'D LIKE TO SEE IN TERMS OF TRAILS AND BLUEWAYS, THINGS THAT'LL REALLY CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER.)) [NATS OF WATER@ 19:29!!!!] [RUNS04] Some of the proposed trails will connect Philpott Lake to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Ferrum College to Waid Park. But, Martin says their real focus is developing the area's blueways.
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[RUNS14] ((WITH THE GROWTH OF OUR CANOE AND CAYAK EVENTS, WE'VE BEEN TREMENDOUSLY EXCITED TO SEE THE PUBLIC'S REACTION TO PUBLIC WATERWAYS. SO WE'VE PROPOSED OVER 25-MILES OF PUT INS AND TAKE OUTS THROUGHOUT THE PIGG RIVER AND THE BLACKWATER RIVER, THAT WOULD BE OPEN FOR FOLKS TO FLOAT ANYTIME THERE'S ENOUGH WATER TO DO SO.)) [STANDUP @ 22:54] [RUNS07] ((REPORTER: IN ADDITION TO CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES, COUNTY OFFICIALS ALSO HOPE THE NEW TRAILS WILL LEAD MORE OUTSIDERS INTO THE AREA.))
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[RUNS16] ((TRAILS ARE NOT QUALITY OF LIFE TO EVERYBODY, BUT THERE IS A SEGMENT OF FOLKS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR THAT WHEN THEY'RE LOOKING TO COME TO A COMMUNITY. SO IT'S A PIECE OF OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT, WHERE COMPANIES WILL SAY "WHAT IS IT FOR OUR YOUNG, 20-YEAR OLDS TO DO WHEN THEY'RE NOT AT WORK.)) Martin says right now, the trails are just a vision, and it will be up to the county and the community to make them a reality -- hopefully clearing a path to a brighter future for everyone. Myranda Stephens, News 7, Franklin County. ))
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A Marine who dissapeared in Iraq breaks his silence.
What he's saying about rumors of desertion when News 7 returns.
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Plus the future of Victory Stadium is up for debate again. More on City Council's plan next.
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Roanoke City Council is planning a new committee to weigh the future of Victory Stadium, and the need for new athletic facilities.
But members of council remain deeply divided on the issue.
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Earlier this year, council put the construction of a new stadium and amphitheater on hold, and the May election brought two Victory Stadium supporters to council.
But some members of council say they're not ready to abandon plans for a new facility.
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((RUPERT CUTLER/ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL: HECK NO WE DON'T WANT TO WASTE ALL OF THE TIME MONEY INVESTMENT WE'VE ALREADY MADE IN THE WILLIAMSON ROAD ORANGE AVENUE SITE. THAT'S GOT TO BE AMONG THE ALTERNATIVES WE LOOK AT JUST AS INTENSIVELY AS WE LOOK AT VICTORY STADIUM.)) ((SHERMAN LEA/ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL: I THOUGHT THE WILLIAMSON ROAD PROJECT WAS DEAD. AND NOW WE'VE GOT THAT BACK ON THE TABLE. WE'VE GOT HIGH SCHOOL STADIUMS ON THE TABLE, AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE WE'RE GOING WITH THIS. AND I'M DISAPPOINTED FROM THAT STANDPOINT.))
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The 14- member citizens committee will consider the options for athletic facilities, including the renovation of Victory Stadium, and NEW construction.
Members of city council will study the need for an amphitheater, or similar entertainment venue.
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In other action, the city is seeking permission from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to use bait in its deer management program.
Last winter, sharpshooters killed more than 100 deer, but city officials say that did not have a major impact on the overpopulation of deer.

[Wythe-Abuse]

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A Wythe County animal abuse case went to court today.
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A judge ruled that these dogs were being treated cruelly by Timothy Crigger. The dogs were seized by the game warden two weeks ago after police discovered them eating the dead body of Crigger's 65 year old mother, Esther. During today's hearing, the Commonwealth showed pictures of starving dogs and played a video tape of the inside of the home, where feces could be seen on the floor, on top of a wood stove and on the kitchen counters. The judge ordered the state to keep custody of the dogs and either find them homes or euthanize them. He also ordered Crigger pay for their care and never OWN another pet.
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Crigger still has to go on trial for the animal cruelty charge against him. 79 year old Elmer Crigger and his two other sons, Daniel and Donald are also charged in the case. They are accused of animal cruelty AND abuse and neglect of an incapacitated adult. Investigators say Esther's Crigger's respirator was unplugged while under their care.
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[Hassoun]

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The marine who was reported missing in Iraq last month is speaking out.
Wassef Ali Hassoun told reporters today he was captured and held against his will- he insists he's not a deserter.
Kareen Wynter (Care-een Winter) reports.
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((WASSEF ALI HASSOUN: I did not desert my post. I was captured and held against my will by anti-coalition forces for 19 days. U-S MARINE CORPORAL WASSEF ALI HASSOUN MAKING HIS FIRST PUBLIC STATEMENT FOUR DAYS AFTER ARRIVING AT THE QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE IN VIRGINIA FOR REPATRIATION. I'm glad to come home and thank everyone who prayed and supported me." MILITARY OFFICIALS SAY HASSOUN HAS UNDERGONE A SERIES OF MEDICAL EXAMS...AND WAS DEBRIEFED FOLLOWING HIS REPORTED CAPTURE BY ISLAMIC INSURGENTS. THE 24 YEAR OLD MARINE TRANSLATOR SAYS HE WAS ABDUCTED FROM HIS BASE IN FALLUJAH, IRAQ LAST MONTH...BEFORE RESURFACING IN LEBANON JULY 7TH. LT. COL DAVE LAPAN/U.S. MARINE CORPS SPOKESMAN: Like to tell all my marines to keep head up and spirit high. Once a marine always a marine. THE MARINE CORPS CLASSIFIED THE 24 YEAR OLD MARINE TRANSLATOR AS A "DESERTER" FOLLOWING HIS DISAPPEARANCE JUNE 19TH. THAT STATUS CHANGED TO "CAPTURED" AFTER HASSOUN WAS SEEN ON THIS VIDEOTAPE BROADCAST BY AL-JAZEERA JUNE 27TH. THE MARINE CORPORAL IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA WITHIN THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. In time he's been here no reluctance to return to full duty when time is appropriate. --KAREEN WYNTER: A MARINE SPOKESMAN SAYS THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE IS INVESTIGATING HASSOUN'S DISAPPEARANCE BUT HAS NOT QUESTIONED THE MARINE YET. IN WASHINGTON, I'M KAREEN WYNTER.))

[Wildfires]

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The Western wildfires became a frightening game of TOUCH-AND-GO today.
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Shifting winds near Santa Clarita drove flames in several directions forcing thousands from their homes. More than 17-hundred firefighters have stayed to protect homes from the fire, which has already burned more than 57-hundred acres. Crews have dropped water and cut fire lines.
Still, it has been a struggle. High temperatures and low humidity have kept this fire alive. But residents are hoping firefighters and prayers will help spare their homes.
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Still ahead on News 7, a new wave of Chick Lit is catching the eyes of readers-- both male and female.
We'll tell you what it's all about.
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Plus reading's on hold at one local elementary school... unless it's a blueprint.
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[Brackman-Cup]

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Local law enforcement is getting high marks from some teachers.
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The local chapter of the Virginia Education Association presented the Alleghany County Sheriff's Department with the Whole Village award. Teachers wanted to thank deputies for recovering the Brackman Cup and for their contributions to the community.
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((CAROLYN MEEKS/ALLEGHANY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT; MEMBERS OF OUR ASSOCIATION WERE REALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE WAY THE ALLEGHANY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HANDLED THE RECENT VANDALISM AT ALLEGHANY HIGH SCHOOL AND WE JUST REALIZED WHAT A COMMITMENT THEY HAVE TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY.))
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A check for 250-dollars was also awarded to the Alleghany Crime Stoppers.
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[Andrew-Lewis]

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One Salem school has a big assignment this summer and it looks like it'll pass with flying colors.
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The final phase of the renovation at Andrew Lewis Middle School is in full swing.
The work includes gutting the entire front of the building and expanding the library.
Construction was expected to last until May but it now looks it'll be finished by Thanksgiving.
The expansion in the back of the school is already complete and includes 26- classrooms and a new cafeteria.
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Major League Baseball highlights, the Lakers roster is changing again in the post Shack era, and more on Dale Earnhrardt Junior's crash
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but first our extra point. Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice paid the White House and President George Bush a visit today. Rice is the first Indy winner to visit the White House since Rick Mears graced the nation's capitol back in 1991. After the White House stop, Rice next takes his car to Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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[S-MLB]

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Lets start with baseball. Atlanta owns first place in the National League East for the first time this season after a 4-to-2 win over Philadelphia.
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Mike Hampton and John Smoltz combined on a six-hitter as the Braves won for the 16th time in 20 games.
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Phils first baseman Jim Thome (TOH'-mee) struck out here but did belt his major league-leading 31st homer in the loss.

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In the AL, Tampa Bay outlasted the Yankees 9-7. The Devil Rays went up five zip thanks in part to Aubrey Huff's RBI double that scores Jorge Cantu and Rocco Baldelli.
[SUPER=35-Tampa Bay/9/New York/7;]But the Bronx Bombers rally. Jorge Pasada's RBI two bagger plates Gary Sheffield an
d A-Rod, but Tampa Bay holds on for the win.
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[S-Lakers]

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The story in Los Angeles today is the comings and goings of a couple of Lakers' players.
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It appears that Vlade Divac will be returning to the Lakers, the team that drafted him in 1989. Divac phoned Los Angeles this morning to inform them of his decision. The deal is expected to be a $4.9 million multi-year contract. Divac is leaving the Sacramento Kings where he averaged 9.9 points last season. While Divac is coming back to Los Angeles, Derek Fisher is leaving to play for the Golden State Warriors. In his eight seasons in LA, Fisher averaged 7.4 points a game.
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Speaking of the Lakers, the teams former sports Psychologist was in town over the weekend. Former Laker Shaquille O'neal says Goerge Mumford was the Lakers secret weapon and Kobe Bryant claims he helped him with pressure. Mumford also used to be the Chicago Bulls mind doctor. Michael Jordan credits him for part of his success and , Scottie Pippen said he helped him with mental toughness.
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Mumford is now the sports Psychologist for the soon to be ACC Boston College Eagles.
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Over the weekend, the former Bulls and Lakers sports psychologist spoke to the Glenvar girls basketball team. Mumford also addressed whether or not big time college atheltes are getting into more trouble of late. He spoke in general terms and did not address anyone specifically.
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[S-Dale]

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Dale Earnhardt Junior was released from a Sacramento, California hospital today after a racing accident this past weekend. Earnhardt will drive in this weekend's New Hampshire race, accroding to a spokesman for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.
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Earnhardt left the hospital one day after being burned on the face and legs following a crash during a warm-up for an American Le Mans Series race at Sonoma, California. Earnhardt's Chevrolet Corvette hit a barrier in turn eight and his car burst in to flames.
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A hospital statement says Earnhardt was treated for second-degree burns on the insides of both legs and on his chin, burns that covered about six percent of his body. But the pain he caused his fans seems worse for junior.
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[S-Games]

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The first round of the Commonwealth Games golf tournament is history at Hanging Rock golf course.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; ]
Fifty one junior golfers made up of boys ages 11-to-18 and girls 18 and under came out from across the state to tee it up starting at 11:30 this morning. The tournament consists of 2 days of stroke play. The golfers will play again Tuesday starting at 11:30 before medals will be presented in each of the 5 divisions.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Wayne Gee/Tournament Organizer; :00]
[SUPER=01-Greg Caldwell/18 Year Old Junior Golfer; :09]
[RUNS=:20]
[OUT Q=...but it's a good experience."]
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[S-Common]

[ANCHOR=Steve]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=mst]
[TAPE#=SP-173 5658TC]
[GRAPHIC=COMMONWEALTH GAMES]
[ENG#=3]

Despite competition to move the Commonwealth Games each year, some special people work extremely hard to keep the event in the Roanoke Valley.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00]
This is the 15th year for the games, and while there have been several attempts to "steal" them away from the valley and take them to Tidewater or Northern Virginia - Virginia Amateur sports has managed to hang on the state's official Olympic games.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=I THINK THE...]
[SUPER=01-Pete Lampman/Virginia Amateur Sports President; :02]
[RUNS=:25]
[OUT Q=...DON'T WANT IT TO MOVE.]
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[TOSS TO BREAK]

[Black-Authors]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
[NEWSCAST=11]
[WRITER=jja]
[TAPE#=]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=1]

Looking for the perfect summer read?
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[VO-NAT 20]
[SUPER=03-New York, NY]

"Gotham Diaries" is a new book- catching attention with its hip New York setting.
It is the latest in the new era of what's called Black Chick Literature.
The authors, Tanya Lee Lewis- wife of Spike Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony, Wife of former NBA star Greg Anthony write about the rich and privilege they know well.
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[SOT 27]
[IN Q=WE'VE BEEN ]
((CRYSTAL MCCRARY ANTHONY: WE'VE BEEN HUNGRY FOR A STORY ABOUT EDUCATED, CULTURED SOPHISTICATED AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT ALSO GIVES US A FUN RIDE AT THE SAME TIME.))
[SUPER=01-Crystal McCrary Anthony/Co-Author, "Gotham Diaries";00]
[RUNS=10]
[OUT Q=AT THE SAME TIME.]
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[VO-NAT 17 plus pad]

That fun translated into a first printing of 100-thousand books- a rare occuance for two African American female writers.
Until now, industry insiders say publishers have questioned their marketability.
But now they say there are a growing number of African American authors making a dent in the bestseller list.
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