WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 08/01/04

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Coming up on News 7,
At least one person is dead following an accident in Roanoke County.
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And the national terror alert is raised to orange. We'll tell you what areas are being targeted this time.
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In sports, it's back to Redskins camp on day two of practice,
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and Jimmie Johnson breaks out the broom at Pocono.
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As expected, showers and storms with heavy downpours moving through the region this afternoon. We'll track those in a bit. PLUS, details on what now is Tropical Storm Alex and your August Alamanac. It's all coming up.
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((TOM RIDGE/U. S. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY; WE KNOW, AND WE KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE THAT INCREASED PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND ADDED VIGILANCE FROM CITIZENS CAN THWART A TERRORIST ATTACK, AND THAT IS OUR GOAL.))
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Officials raise the terror alert level, saying there is specific information about attacks by Al-Qaida
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Good evening, I'm Myranda Stephens.

[Terror-Alert]

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Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge says there's reason to believe that terrorists are plotting *car or truck-bomb* attacks against financial institutions in New York City, Washington and Newark, New Jersey.
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Ridge said he raised the terror alert level to orange, or high, for financial institutions in those cities.
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((TOM RIDGE/U. S. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY; REPORTS INDICATE THAT AL QAEDA IS TARGETING SEVERAL SPECIFIC BUILDINGS INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND WORLD BANK IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, AND CITIGROUP BUILDINGS AND THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK.))
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The secretary said the government took the unprecedented step of naming specific buildings because of the unusual level of detail in the intelligence. The terror alert remains at yellow for the rest of the nation.
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Danville Police are investigating a homicide. Police discovered the body of 78-year-old Robert Walter Russell around 8:30 this morning, inside an apartment in the 600-block of Hughes Street. Officers say he suffered a neck wound. An autopsy will be performed to determine HOW the man died. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Danville Police.

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At least one person has died in an accident this afternoon on Route 460 in Roanoke County.
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The wreck happened around 3-fifteen this afternoon on 460 near Bonsack Drive. Police have released few details, but will say at least one person died in the crash. It's not clear how many others were injured.
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[Swift-Water]

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There are only three in Virginia, but now a number of local fire departments are working to start their OWN Swift Water Rescue Teams. Jennifer Wishon attended training this weekend and has this report.
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((On warm summer days area rivers are spotted with fishermen, sunbathers and tubers, but firefighters know how fast waters can change. That's why some spent the weekend at the New River learning how to react to flood and high water situations.
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((STEVE FORREN: WE TEACH THEM PERSONAL SAFETY - HOW TO RESCUE THEMSELVES. THEN WE TEACH BASIC USE OF THROW BAGS AND SHORE BASED RESCUES, WE ALSO DO BOAT BASED AND OTHER MORE ADVANCED DRILLS FOR TECHNICIANS LIKE ACTUALLY GOING IN SWIMMING AND GETTING PEOPLE OUT.))
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A relatively new rescue discipline on the east coast, there are currently only three Swift Water Rescue Teams in Virginia - including one in Salem. Now, Firefighters from Bedford and Rockbridge counties are going above their call of fighting fires to start their own teams. Bedford County has been awarded a number of grants from the Department of Homeland Security to get their team afloat.

But, Rockbridge County firefighters, out of Buena Vista, have had to purchase their gear out of pocket and still need a boat.
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((BUTCH LAWHORN: WE'RE TRYING TO DO DIFFERENT FUNDRAISERS AND DIFFERENT THINGS TO TRY TO GET A BOAT TO TRY TO DO UNIQUE RESCUES DURING SPECIAL FLOODS.))
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((KEVIN MIKELS: GETTING A TEAM STARTED FOR THE COUNTY IN BUENA VISTA IS A GREAT THING TO HAVE. AT LEAST WE KNOW WE HAVE SOMEBODY THERE IN CASE SOMETHING DOES ARISE IN A HURRY.))
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Tracy Coe helped get Salem's team started and says lack of funding is a the major reason many localities don't have a team.
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((TRACY COE/SALEM FIRE EMS: IT'S HARD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL THE MONEY TO SAY HEY, THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO PUT MONEY INTO. BECAUSE YOU HAVE A FLOOD THIS YEAR AND THEN YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY OTHER FLOOD EVENTS FOR FOUR OR FIVE YEARS SO IT'S HARD WHEN YOU'RE SPORADIC ON THOSE KINDS OF CALLS.))
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And because the calls are so sporadic training is critical.
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((STEVE FORREN: YOU'RE ABOUT FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE AS A WOULD BE RESCUER IN A WATER RELATED INCIDENT AS YOU ARE IN A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE.))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/JWISHON@WDBJ7.COM: THE COMMONWEALTH'S THREE EXISTING TEAMS ARE NOW WORKING ON GUIDELINES FOR OTHER TEAMS TO FOLLOW, BUT ALL AGREE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THEIR JOB IS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. JENNIFER WISHON, NEWS 7, MONTGOMERY COUNTY.))
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Still ahead on the newscast, a pair of overnight accidents kill three people in the Roanoke Valley...
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and also, what will it take to renovate the aging Victory Stadium? We'll soon find out WHO will be looking into just that.
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Two people are dead following an accident on Route 220 in Botetourt County.
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Officials say 75-year-old Thomas Allen Edwards of Salem was driving south on route 220 near Craig Creek Road around 9:40 last night when he ran off the right side of the road.
He steered back onto the road and hit a north-bound car, driven by 53-year-old Robert William Loving of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
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Edwards was pronounced dead at the scene.
Loving was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he died early this morning.

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A 21 year old Roanoke man is dead after an accident overnight.
Police say Ronnie Roseberry Junior was driving north on 13th street near Bennington around 12:30 this morning when he ran off the road and hit a tree.
Roseberry was NOT wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the car. He died at the scene. Police say speed was likely a factor, but have not determined if alcohol was involved.

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In this week's Health Review, nurse-midwives find barriers to practicing in Virginia.
Flat feet could be a serious medical condition, and the benefits of breast-feeding.
Plus--why some experts say breast milk is the best food for babies.
Joy Sutton has more.
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(( Christy Carter plans to breast feed her six month old daughter as long as she can -- but she's not the norm.
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((I THINK IT'S 67-PERCENT OF MOTHERS ARE BEGINNING TO BREAST FEED IN THE HOSPITAL AND THAT DROPS BY HALF BY SIX MONTHS. SO IT'S REALLY AN AMAZING STATISTIC IF YOU STOP AND THINK ABOUT THAT))
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends women breast feed exclusively for the first six months than continue for another six months after adding solids.
Breast milk has been shown to protect against illnesses such as allergies and ear infections, reduce the risk of childhood diabetes, increase bone density, and improve brain and nervous system function.
For moms it can protect against osteoporosis, reduce the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, and help with weight loss after the baby.
Christy says it's important that women have support during the process and that's why she turned to a lactation consultant.
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((IT JUST KIND OF HIT ME ONE DAY THAT I'M ALL SHE NEEDS AS FAR AS HER FOOD SUPPLY AND HER NOURISHMENT AND THAT'S AN AMAZING FEELING))
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Phyllis Turk says she is one of a few certified nurse mid-wives that are actually practicing in the Virginia because of all the restrictions in the state. She says one major barrier is the requirement that nurse mid-wives be under the supervision of a doctor.
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((PHYLLIS TURK/CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE; A BIG PROBLEM FOR US HAS BEEN THAT WORD "SUPERVISION". NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO INTERPRET IT, AND FOR PHYSICIANS VERY OFTEN IT MEANS THIS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE WE PROVIDE. AND THAT'S PRETTY INTIMIDATING))
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The lack of practicing nurse-midwives comes at time when the need for maternity care is growing, especially in rural parts of the state. And finally in health news, If you have flat feet don't worry you're not alone. It's a fairly common condition, but it can be serious if it's causing you pain.
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((IF YOU HAVE A FLAT FOOT THAT'S PAINFUL THAT'S VERY SERIOUS. THAT'S BECAUSE THE FLAT FOOT PLACES FORCES ACROSS THE REAR OF THE FOOT AND THE ANKLE JOINT WHICH ARE ABNORMAL FORCES, ABNORMAL FORCES ACROSS THESE JOINTS WILL LEAD TO DEVELOPMENTAL ARTHRITIS, ARTHRITIS WILL DAMAGE THE JOINT))
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And it's not just arthritis -- it can also lead to hammer toes or bunions as in the case of this patient.
Some people are born with flat feet while others others develop it over time.
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((SO THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO TO AVOID A FLAT FOOT IS TO WEAR PROPER FITTING SHOES. WEAR SOME TYPE OF SHOE SUPPORT THAT HELP FOOT BE STABLE AND THE HELP STRUCTURE OF THE FOOT TO MAINTAIN IT'S ANATOMICAL ALIGNMENT))
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They are a variety of treatment options -- surgery is a last resort. That's health review, I'm Joy Sutton.))

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Still ahead on News 7 at 6, we'll have your work-week forecast, and a look at the almanac for August in a few minutes...
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and some of the best bus drivers in the area put their skills to the test.
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[Victory-Stadium]

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Moving forward with ideas surrounding Victory Stadium is on the agenda for Roanoke City Council tomorrow.
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Council decided earlier this month to appoint a 14- member committee to take a look at the future of Victory Stadium.

Councilman Sherman Lea says he hopes the group is made up of people with a sincere interest in the city.
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((SHERMAN LEA: I DON'T WANT ANYBODY TO LAND ON THIS COMMITTEE THAT'S WORKING FOR THE CITY OR FROM THE STAND POINT OF ON A COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMITTEE, BUT SOME CITIZENS OUT THERE WHO WANT TO GET INVOLVED AND WHO WANT TO HELP US IN MAKING THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DECISION.))
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Plans for a new stadium *amphitheater* on Orange Avenue are now on hold.
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Bus drivers from across the Commonwealth competed in Roanoke today to find out who's best.
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35 operators competed in the Bus Roadeo at the Roanoke Civic Center. One at a time, drivers maneuvered their 35 to 40- foot- long buses through a road course. Judges scored contestants on their personal appearance, driving skills and safety. Drivers also had to meet certain qualifications before entering the Roadeo.
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((DON RICHIE/GREATER LYNCHBURG TRANSIT COMPANY DIRECTOR: THEIR ATTENDANCE, THEIR OVERALL WORK RECORD AND THEIR SAFE DRIVING RECORD THAT'S A CRITERIA THEY HAVE TO MEET IN ORDER TO GET TO THE STATE COMPETITION.))
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The winner of the state competition will win an all expense paid trip to the national competition held in Atlanta, Georgia this October.
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Coming up, we'll hit the track in the Pennsylvania 500, the Hokies report for fall practice in just a few days, and

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James Thrash talks about being back in Washington after spending three seasons in Philly.
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Jimmie Johnson was dominant in winning at Pocono in June. Today he was equally impressive, leading 124 of 200 laps in becoming the 5th driver to sweep both races the track in a season.
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At lap 53, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. still suffering from those burns to his legs, gave way to John Andretti who brought the 8 car home in 25th position.
Later, Tony Stewart got loose right in front of Kurt Busch. Stewart smacked the outside wall before coming back across the track in front of traffic. Stewart was done for the day, finishing 35th.
Johnson was the lead dog for most of the day, meaning that the scenery didn't change much for everybody else. They got a good look at his bumper as Johnson took the checkered flag in the Pennsylvania 500 for his fourth win of the year.
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The Redskins worked out again this afternoon on day two of training camp in Ashburn.
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Joe Gibbs isn't the only one making a return to the burgundy and gold this fall.
Wideout James Thrash is back thanks to an offseason trade with divisional rival Philadelphia.
Thrash was in Washington from 1997 to 2000 but spent the past three seasons with the Eagles.
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[S-Tech]

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The Virginia Tech Hokies open practice later this week in preparation for the BCA Classic against USC. The Tech 'd' is anxious to prove itself after faltering down the stretch a season ago.
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[S-Cubs]

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To the diamond where the Cubs Greg Maddux had the chance to join one of baseball's most prestigious clubs today if he could post his 300th career win with the Phillies in town at Wrigley.
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Nomar Garciaparra took his first BP in a Cubbies uniform today. Nomar went 1 for 4 with a single and RBI.
Back to Maddux who gave up early homers to Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu as the Phillies jumped out front. Maddux threw 6 innings, scattering 6 hits and giving up three runs while striking out two. He ended up with a no-decision so 300 will have to wait.
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Sammy Sosa cranked his 23rd dinger of the year though as the Cubs won it 6-3 over Philly.
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[S-Golf]

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[WIPE to ENG!!]
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We finish up on the links at the Women's British Open where Karen Stupples won her first major with a record 19-under par score of 269. Her round of 8-under 64 today was jumpstarted by a start that included an eagle and a double eag(------------) le. The payoff was worth more than 290 grand.