WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 08/30/04

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Showers likely today, along with a few thunderstorms.
Metereologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your Monday outlook, coming up. But first, State police are on their way to the scene of an accident in Boone's Mill. We don't know much, but we have reports of someone being hit by a truck in the area.

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Family and friends of Howard Stone gathered at a Martinsville church to mourn the death of the 19 year old fraternity house fire victim.
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Stone was one of three students who died early Friday when their fraternity house at the University of Mississippi caught fire. Yesterday, mourners came to Forest Hills Presbyterian Church to celebrate and give thanks for Howard Stone's life.
The 19-year-old college sophomore was a boy scout, an athlete, a classmate remembered for his positive influence on others.
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Among the mourners were many of Stone's fraternity brothers, and the chancellor of the University of Mississippi -- who said the Ole Miss community is heartbroken over the loss of three young lives.
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Fire investigators say the fire started in a bedroom in the basement of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house. So far they've found no indication foul play, but it will be a few weeks before the exact cause is known.
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Victims of a fire in Radford are competing with Hurricane Charley for Red Cross aid. The agency is trying to help 30 people left homeless after last week's major apartment fire.
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This building in the 700 block of Downey Street caught fire early Friday morning. Several people had to be rescued and the entire building has since been condemned. Most of the residents have found a new place to live, but Red Cross workers say they really need more money to help the people with vouchers for food and clothing.
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The chapter has already spent 3-thousand dollars and needs another 2-thousand. If you'd like to make a donation call the Radford American Red Cross Chapter at 540-639-2140.
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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Look for some wet weather today with showers and storms likely.
Metereologist Leo Hirsbrunner has the extended forecast, coming up.
But first, State police are reporting an accident in Boone's Mill in front of Subway.
They're re- routing southbound traffic on Route 220.
We don't have many details, but there reports that someone was hit by a truck. Lifeguard 10 has been called to the scene.
A News 7 crew is en route, and we'll have more information as soon as it becomes available.

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The family of a Roanoke County middle school student who died earlier this year is working to keep his memory alive while helping others.
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Adam Wickham was an eighth grader at William Byrd Middle school, when he died of a heart arrhythmia (uh-ryth-mee-uh) this Spring.
Yesterday, Wickham's family and friends held a silent auction and dinner to help raise money toward a scholarship in his name. The 10-thousand dollar reward will be handed out each year to a senior at William Byrd High School.
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While one family tried to keep their son's MEMORY alive, another is mourning the loss of their son. Howard Stone was one of three students who died early Friday when their fraternity house at the University of Mississippi caught fire.
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Family and friends gathered yesterday at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church to celebrate and give thanks for Stone's life.
The 19-year-old college sophomore was a boy scout, an athlete, a classmate remembered for his positive influence on others. Among the mourners were many of Stone's fraternity brothers, and the chancellor of the University of Mississippi.
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Investigators in Mississippi say it will be a few weeks before they know exactly what started the fire, but they do not think there was any foul play.

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The summer may be coming to an end, but the pace is picking up at Virginia's Explore Park.
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With students back in class, school groups are returning to the living history park.
And Labor Day weekend, Explore will host one of the biggest events of its season, the Appalachian Folk Festival.
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The Folk Festival will take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The popular event will feature traditional music, storytelling, and other folkways of the region.
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The festival will also mark the return of the Brugh (BREW) Tavern, which is set to re-open under new management.

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Keep the umbrella handy today-- we'll likely see some remnants from what was Tropical Storm Gaston.
Metereologist Leo Hirsbrunner has the full forecast, up next. But first...

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[Take FS Map] Lifeguard 10 has been called to the scene of an accident in Boones Mill. There aren't many details, but apparently, someone was hit by a dumptruck on Route 220 in front to Subway. State police say traffic is congested, and moving slowly on both lanes of 220 in the area.
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A News 7 crew is en route, and we'll have more information as soon as possible.

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Family and friends of Howard Stone gathered at a Martinsville church to mourn the death of the 19 year old fraternity house fire victim.
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Stone was one of three students who died early Friday when their fraternity house at the University of Mississippi caught fire. Yesterday, mourners came to Forest Hills Presbyterian Church to celebrate and give thanks for Howard Stone's life.
The 19-year-old college sophomore was a boy scout, an athlete, a classmate remembered for his positive influence on others.
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((FULL OF LIFE A LIFE SO WELL LIVED ON TOP OF THE WORLD INTELLIGENT ATHLETICALLY GIFTED SENSTIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE AROUND HIM, WISE, ANXIOUS TO PLEASE THOSE HE LOVED.))
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Among the mourners were many of Stone's fraternity brothers, and the chancellor of the University of Mississippi -- who said the Ole Miss community is heartbroken over the loss of three young lives.
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Fire investigators say the fire started in a bedroom in the basement of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house. So far they've found no indication foul play, but it will be a few weeks before the exact cause is known.
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Rocky Mount officials say improvements to one area of town are on hold while they try to get money for the project.
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The town had hoped to make the same type of improvements to uptown Rocky Mount, as it did a few years ago downtown. Those included removing overhead power lines, and adding new benches, crosswalks and lamp posts. But, officials say the applications for two grants that would provide funding for the project were both denied. Officials say they are still optimistic -- and plan to adjust the applications for re-submission later this year.
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Firefighters were back at Dan River Mills yesterday after Saturday's fire apparently rekindled. Officials say a small section of the roof smoldered overnight and sparked up again around 9 o'clock in the morning. It caused only minor damage. Dan River officials say neither fire at the finishing plant will affect production schedules. The company's Human Resources Director says there is no significant structural damage at the Schoolfield facility, and no evident damage to plant equipment.