WDBJ 7 morning news for 07/24/04

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Coming up on News 7 Saturday Morning. A fire in Bedford County leaves a home in ruins
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and a fisherman is pulled from the ocean in a dramatic rescue. We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.
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Fire gutted a home in the Sedalia (suh-DEL-yuh) area of Bedford County.
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Firefighters say the fire broke out around seven last night. When they got to the house - near the corner of Cornelius and Gunstock Creek Roads - flames were shooting out the front and back of the home.
Investigators say the home is a total loss.
No one was injured and there's no word on what may have started the blaze.
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The city of Roanoke has a vehicle for fighting fires.
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The fire department rolled out its latest set of wheels last night.
It is a new 800-thousand dollar ladder truck. What makes this one unique is its size and what it can do.
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((DOUG RORRER/ROANOKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT: THIS ONE HAS A PUMP TANK AND WATER ON IT WHERE THE OTHER ONE DIDN'T SO WHEN THIS TRUCK ARRIVES IT'S CAPABILITY OF DOING ONE FUNCTION.))
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For example, if the ladder truck is first to arrive at a scene firefighters can now work to put out the fire by using that pump tank.
The truck is also equipped with a platform which will help in rescues.
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((DOUG RORRER/ROANOKE CITY FIRE DEPT.: YOU'RE STEPPING OFF ONTO A LITTLE ROOM. IT HAS A SOLID FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND AND PEOPLE FEEL MORE SECURE ABOUT STEPPING OFF INTO SOMETHING LIKE THAT THAN THEY WOULD A NORMAL LADDER TRUCK.))
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The new truck will be at "station two" which is off Williamson Road near Berglund Auto.
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The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office decides later today whether to continue looking for a missing 82-year old man.

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James Clayton Hall was last seen in early July...
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...when he left for a solo-camping trip in the Kelly Hollow section of the Jefferson National Forest.
The Sheriff's Office and Commonwealth Search and Rescue have been using dogs and four-wheelers in the search. They say they've searched for Hall on other occasions- and have found him far from where they thought he was.
The Sheriff's Office says several phone tips could indicate Hall was in Roanoke earlier this week.
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The Democratic National Convention doesn't kick off until Monday, but security is already tight in Boston.
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Police and bomb sniffing dogs are patrolling the convention site around Fleet Center.
Crews are also finishing work this morning on a security fence around the center.
Many streets are closed, and the nearby "North Station Commuter Rail Station", which brings thousands of commuters into Boston, is shut down.
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((PHIL JOHNSTON/MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY: THIS IS THE FIRST POLITICAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN THIS COUNTRY SINCE 9-11. I THINK IT'S BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. HAVING A PRESENCE LIKE THIS IS A WISE IDEA. I DOUBT ANYTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IF IT DID IT WOULD BE A TERRIBLE THING IF WE WEREN'T PREPARED.))
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Meantime, the democratic mascot has arrived at the convention, also under tight secruity.
"Swifty", the four-legged symbol of the party, will be residing in a secret location, until his public appearnace at a zoo.
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Our digital channel "7-too" will present both Democratic and Republican party conventions, gavel-to-gavel, with no interruptions and no anchor commentary.
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[TAKE 7-TOO FS EVENT523] Our presentation of the Democratic convention begins Monday at 4:00 p.m. on Digital Channel 7-too. Cox digital cable customers can see it on Channel 107.
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Some dramatic moments in a rescue effort yesterday to save a man stranded in the ocean just off the coast of Puerto Rico.
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A specialized Combat Rescue Unit teamed up with the U-S Coast guard to bring the man to safety.
The man, who is a tuna fisherman, injured himself when he was struck in the chest by a shackle on the end of a holding line.
The Airforce Rescue Unit has been credited with saving 26 lives during operation Iraqi freedom.
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Passenger rail service in Roanoke could be years down the road, but the effort to restore the service between Bristol and Washington DC appears to be on track.
Until recently, Norfolk Southern Corporation has discouraged talk of passenger rail because of potential conflicts with the railroad's freight traffic.
But, as Joe Dashiell reports, N-S officials now say they view the Trans Dominion Express as a business opportunity.

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(( WE HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT WE CAN ACCOMODATE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONDITIONS WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE OUR FREIGHT TRAINS EFFICIENTLY AND SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS IN THE MANNER THAT THEY EXPECT.))
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Almost 25 years have passed since the last regularly scheduled passenger train pulled out of Roanoke.
The Trans Dominion Express would eventually run from Bristol through Roanoke and Lynchburg to Richmond and Washington DCTERMS.
And supporters of the plan believe they now have reason to be optimistic.
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((NORFOLK SOUTHERN IS AT THE TABLE OUR GOVERNOR IS BEHIND THIS. NOW YOU SEE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT. WE'VE ACTUALLY MADE A COMMITMENT AS THE TDX ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BUY PIECES OF RAIL, SO I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT THAT WE WILL ONE DAY SEE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE SOONER THAN LATER .))
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Funding remains a major hurdle. The project could require more than 100- million dollars to upgrade the rails...
But today Governor Warner said asphalt isn't the only answer to the state's transportation problems.
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((UNTIL THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY NORFOLK SOUTHERN, IF THE RAILROAD COMPANIES WEREN'T GOING TO WORK TO BE A FULL PARTNER IT'S A LOT TOUGHER. NOW THAT THEY'RE WILLING TO BE A FULL PARTNER IF WE CAN IN THE STATE CAN FIND THE RESOURCES TO STEP UP, I'D LIKE TO BE VERY SUPPORTIVE OF THAT EFFORT.))
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Joe Dashiell, News 7 Roanoke))
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If the state can find the resources, the first passenger service would probably link Roanoke with Washington.

Service to Richmond, and the trip from Bristol would come later.

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Roanoke and V-DOT want to improve Interstate 581 and Route 220.
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A new study will consider interchange modifications and better ways to access businesses along the corridor. The long-range vision will be based on the year 2035. The first phase of the study is expected to be complete next year. The Roy Webber Expressway is considered the most heavily traveled roadway west of Richmond.
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There's been speculation about what track the Martinsville Speedway has been on since it was bought by the International Speeday Corporation earlier this year.
But new construction is making some see a FUTURE as rich as its past.
Jennifer Wishon has more.
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((NATS OF TRAIN WHISTLE.)) [RUNS03] It wasn't too long ago that racing fans could hop a train to the race track. But times have changed and these tracks are now what stands in the way of expansion at the Martinsville Speedway.
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((CLAY CAMPBELL: IT'S BEEN PROBABLY A TWO YEAR PROCESS OF DEALING WITH THE RAILROAD AND GOING BACK AND FORTH ON THAT. THAT WAS THE HARDEST PART PROBABLY - JUST THE PAPERWORK INVOLVED IN DOING SOMETHING SO SIGNIFICANT.)) [RUNS11]
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((QUICK NATS OF CREWS MOVING DIRT.)) Now comes the dirty -work. Crews are moving countless tons of dirt to create a rail bed suitable for trains about 200 feet from the speedway. The 2- million dollar project will start here where the track bends into the speedway and will actually create a straighter route for the railroad.
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((JENNIFER WISHON/JWISHON@WDBJ7.COM: MOVING THE RAILROAD TRACKS WILL MAKE ROOM FOR UP TO 30,000 NEW SEATS, BUT BEFORE THOSE EVER BECOME A REALITY DRIVERS WILL HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN USED TO A BRAND NEW TRACK.)) [RUNS09]
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((CLAY CAMPBELL: I'VE RIDDEN AROUND IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT'S REALLY SMOOTH. I THINK THE DRIVERS ARE GOING TO LIKE IT. PROBABLY NEXT WEEK, THEY'LL START ON THE ASPHALT PORTION OF IT AND THAT WILL TAKE ABOUT A WEEK TO TWO WEEKS SO BY THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST WE'LL BE ALL DONE.)) [RUNS12]
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Done with the track, but at the place where NASCAR'S roots run deep renovations are far from over. Campbell says there are many more projects on the agenda ensuring Martinsville will continue to be a stop on NASCAR'S premiere series.
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((CLAY CAMPBELL: THE FUTURE LOOKS REALLY GREAT. IN FACT, I THINK THE FUTURE LOOKS BETTER NOW THAN IT DID BEFORE THE PURCHASE.)) [RUNS06]
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Jennifer Wishon, News 7, Martinsville.))

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Lance could forgo France next year.
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The five-time defending champ says he'll definitely compete in the Tour again before putting the brakes on his cycling career.
But he adds he's not sure he'll get there next year.
The Texan is in great shape in the final stages of this tour. With two stages to go he leads by four minutes and nine seconds over Italy's Ivan Basso.
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Coming up in today's Focus on Health- see ways to take the sting out of bees this summer- and the latest buzz for those allergic to them
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in we're taking the plates away from the table and putting them on display. See how to make your platter a work of art in today's decor and more.
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Summer is the time of year when you're at risk for bee stings. While most people only experience a mild reaction, for others it can be life-threatening. [JOY/GUEST TWO SHOT]
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Here to tell us more is Dr. Gates Hoover an allergist with Lewis-Gale Clinic.
1- how common is for someone to have a life threatening reaction to a bee sting
2-how will you know if it's a severe reaction that demands medical attention
3-who is most at risk for an allergic reaction
4-what's the recommendations for avoiding bees.
Don't go away. News 7 Saturday Morning will be right back.
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Plates that are pleasing to the eye - and an inexpensive way to decorate - are being served
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In sports, Kevin Millar may have been in the swing of things with three homers, but it wasn't enought to carry the Red Sox home, past the Yankees. Mike Stevens has a look at that game, plus a UVA freshman's less than cavalier behavior costs him a spot on this season's football team.
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Coming up on News 7 Saturday Morning Deciding whether to continue the search for an 82 year old man in Botetourt County
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and a look at the security measures being taken for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.
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Officials are still searching for a third suspect in a deadly break-in in Pittsylvania County earlier this week.
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Police say three men tried to force their way into David Lee Gammon's home near Dry Fork early Wednesday.
Gammon exchanged shots with the suspects, apparently hitting one of them in the back as they fled the scene.
Jerry Wayne Weadon was found dead later that day in Henry County.
42-year-old Michael Robin Wilson is in custody. 44-year-old Timothy Willard Thornton is still at large.
Authorities have "not" decided whether to charge Gammon with Weadon's death.
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Some high school students are learning the art of war in Lexington.
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V-M-I is hosting its first ever Junior War College for high school R-O-T-C cadets. They are learning about strategy, tactics, team-building, as well as the dark side of war through field-trips and movies. This group is the last of three to go through the ten day course. Nearly 3-hundred cadets enrolled for this summer, and V-M-I officials hope to bring the program back next year.
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Final preparations for next week's Democratic National Convention are underway in Boston.
And with terrorism such a major concern worldwide, authorities there are being especially careful.
Reporter Victoria Block has more on security measures ahead of the big event.
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That was Victoria Block, reporting from Boston.

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Heavy rain has caused major flooding in some parts of the New York City Metropolitan area.
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The storm washed away roads and made driving conditions dangerous. In some places the water was about a foot deep.

The Hackensack River also came out of its banks flooding nearby streets and homes.
Residents are bracing for more rain this weekend.
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Authorities believe of all rain caused a 70-foot wide section of concrete to fall from an overpass last night crushing the front of a van. The driver was not seriously injured but suffered a broken leg.
The Grand Central Parkway had to be shut down over night for clean-up.
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Coming up a little later - Kobe's defense team gets a big win in court.
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expert assassin Jason Bourne is back in the world of international espionage - but will the "Bourne Supremacy's" identity be lost in the sequel, or reign supreme. We'll take a look intoday's movie review.
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(("The Bourne Supremacy" (Universal Pictures) Review by: Joel Sink

Matt Damon + Franka Potente + a good script + real, honest to goodness, location shoots = one fine movie. "The Bourne
Supremacy" is the sequel to 2002's "The Bourne Identity" both adapted from Robert Ludlum novels. "The Bourne Identity" was an excellent movie so I went into "The Bourne Supremacy" with high expectations. I wasn't disappointed.
"The Bourne Supremacy" begins a couple of years after "The Bourne Identity" ends. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) and Marie (Franka Potente) are living in India and become aware that someone is watching them. Jason, still unable to remember his past, discovers that he has been framed for a murder in Berlin. Jason is off to Europe to confront the people behind the CIA project called Treadstone, who were nipping at his heels during the first film. Some of the actors from the first film join us here, Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) a high ranking CIA official and Nicky (Julia Stiles) a former agent back to help "The Agency" capture Bourne.
Joan Allen (one of my favorite actresses) plays Pamela Landy the CIA Director who was overseeing the operation in Berlin where the "framing" occurs. Karl Urban (of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) plays Kirill, a Russian operative who is also in pursuit of Bourne. There are very few other details I can tell you without giving away important plot elements.
This movie absolutely rocks! The script is intelligent and tight. Excellent actors give good, solid performances. There is action, tension and awesome car chases. You don't have to see the first movie to get this one, but it will help you have a better insight into the complex characters here. Location shooting in Berlin and Moscow show great images of two cities that we have never seen much actual footage of. The filmmakers get big points for going to the trouble to keep it real and actually shoot in these two amazing cities.
On a side note, the first place I saw Franka Potente was in a German film called "Run Lola Run". Go out and rent this movie! It is an hour and a half thrill ride set to some absolutely amazing techno music. Definitely on my top ten list.
Joel's take: 9 out of 10 Rated: PG-13 ))
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Franklin County can now cash in on plans to develop a Workforce Development Center.
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Governor Mark Warner brought a check for 700-thousand dollars to Rocky Mount yesterday. Warner says the grant will benefit low-and moderate income residents, infrastructure and job training programs.
24 other communities around the state also received grants totalling more than 15 Million dollars.
Halifax County is getting money for housing.
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Governor Warner says the grants will benefit some 4-thousand Virginians.
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Winn Dixie is out of Botetourt County, and an underground fire leaves businesses without phone service. Donald Graham has more in News 7's Business Review.
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Winn Dixie in Botetourt County is no longer there.
The company announced in April it was closing 156-stores, including those in Virginia. Prices were slashed to get rid of merchandise and crews started moving machines and displays. Customers say they feel they're losing more than a grocery store.
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((KIM FOUTZ, WINN DIXIE CUSTOMER: THESE ARE PEOPLE WE'VE BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS, YOU GET TO KNOW THEM THEIR FAMILIES, YOU GET TO HEAR ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT STORIES, AND YOU'LL MISS ALL OF THEM BECAUSE YOU WON'T GET TO SEE THEM REGULARLY ANYMORE.))
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The manager says a number of the 43-employees have taken jobs with other stores or have accepted other positions within the company outside the state. The remaining Virginia Winn Dixies are set to close between now and April of next year.
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A lack of phone service in parts of the Roanoke Valley took its toll on businesses. An underground fire cut off phone service to about 17-HUNDRED Verizon customers, forcing some businesses to close their doors, and others shuffling to work around it.
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((7:38 IT CUTS DOWN ON YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE. IN THE SERVICE DEPT. WE TRY TO DO CALL BACKS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS TO KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLES CAN BE READY, WHEN THEY CAN PICK IT UP -- IF YOU CAN'T GET A LINE GOING OUT BECAUSE IT'S ALL STATIC THEN YOU'RE IN LIMBO.))
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For News 7, I'm Donald Graham and that's Business Review. [MUSIC AND GRAPHICS])) [JOY TOSS TO BUMP]

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The Martinsville Speedway is making new tracks to a brighter future.
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This week crews began moving railroad tracks that run along one side of the Speedway. New tracks will then be laid about 200- feet away from the Speedway to make room for some 30- thousand new seats. The two- million dollar project is expected to be completed in time for the Bailey's 300 in October. Meanwhile, track renovations are expected to be completed next month. (------------)