WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 09/09/04

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom. The sun returns today with highs in the 70's. Meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your full forecast after the news.

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We have a few school announcements to pass along this morning.
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[Take Schooltouch Full] Augusta County schools are operating on a one-hour delay. In Grayson County, all schools except Mt. Rogers are closed, but Mt. Rogers is operating on a regular schedule.
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[7AM-Flooding]

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There is a flood warning for minor flooding along the Dan River from Danville to South Boston, but most area waterways are heading down.
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Joe Dashiell is along the Roanoke River in Salem this morning.

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While the worst of Frances' flooding is over, some of the damage it left will be around a lot longer.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;]
On Poor Mountain Road in Roanoke County, a culvert gave way to flood waters after debris backed up. The water you see is several feet lower than at the height of the storm. Asphalt buckled as water rushed beneath it. VDOT crews were forced to dismantle the entire culvert because it was causing the water to snake around to a neighbor's house. For several families, the only safe way to get to the main road is now on foot.
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((JIM GUSLER/RESIDENT; THERES ABOUT 5 FAMILIES UP PAST US THEY'RE USING A BRIDGE THAT WE HAVE CROSSING THE CREEK ON OUR PROPERTY GETTING IN AND OUT WALKING RIGHT NOW SO AT LEAST WE CAN GET THE PEOPLE IN AND OUT IF WE NEED TO FOR EMERGENCIES.))
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Residents will cross the private bridge by vehicle only if an emergency should arise. For now, they say they'll continue to wait it out.
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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
A much drier day is on tap for us--
A mix of sunshine and clouds with highs in the upper 70s.
Metereologist Leo Hirsbrunner has the extended outlook, coming up.

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[55AM-Flooding]

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The Dan River is still on the rise, and while there are flood warnings for minor flooding in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties, Danville police report no major problems. But most waterways are receding.
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Joe Dashiell is along the Roanoke River in Salem.

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[55-11Reid-Execution]

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In other news, a handyman who killed an elderly Christiansburg woman eight years ago will be executed tonight unless the governor or the courts step in.
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[SUPER=03-Christiansburg/1996]

58-year-old James Edward Reid is scheduled to die by lethal injection.
Reid murdered Annie Lester in her home in 1996 and was convicted of capital murder, attempted rape and attempted robbery.
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[55-11Vick]

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Virginia Tech's suspended quarterback may have struck a deal with prosecutors.
Marcus Vick has apparently decided not to appeal his conviction on morals charges.
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[SUPER=03-Christiansburg/May 14]
Tech receiver Brenden Hill pled "no contest" yesterday morning to a single charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Under a plea agreement, he serves NO time, but will pay a 100-dollar fine and perform 24 hours of community service. The case resulted from a party at Vick's apartment last January involving girls just 14 and 15-years old. Vick and two other players were appealing earlier convictions. Vick's case is set for a plea on Monday.
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[8Wx-Headline]

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Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
We'll see some clouds today, with a few scattered showers possible.
Otherwise, looking much more pleasant.
Metereologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your detailed forecast, coming up.

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Yesterday's heavy rains have prompted some changes in school schedules today--
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[Take Schooltouch Full] Augusta County schools are operating on a one-hour delay. In Grayson County, all schools except Mt. Rogers are closed, but Mt. Rogers is operating on a regular schedule.
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The Dan River in the Danville and South Boston areas is under a flood warning.
But officials say only minor flooding in the normal trouble spots is expected. While the Dan is still rising, most other waterways have receded considerably overnight.

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Frances has left a lasting mark on Southwest and Central Virginia--
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On Poor Mountain Road in Roanoke County, a culvert gave way to flood waters after debris backed up. The water you see is several feet lower than at the height of the storm. Asphalt buckled as water rushed beneath it. VDOT crews were forced to dismantle the entire culvert because it was causing the water to snake around to a neighbor's house. For several families, the only safe way to get to the main road is now on foot.
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[SOT TC 15:33:38]
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((JIM GUSLER/RESIDENT; THERES ABOUT 5 FAMILIES UP PAST US THEY'RE USING A BRIDGE THAT WE HAVE CROSSING THE CREEK ON OUR PROPERTY GETTING IN AND OUT WALKING RIGHT NOW SO AT LEAST WE CAN GET THE PEOPLE IN AND OUT IF WE NEED TO FOR EMERGENCIES.))
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Residents will cross the private bridge by vehicle only if an emergency should arise. For now, they say they'll continue to wait it out.
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[8-11Harsley]

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He's no longer just a "person of interest". Lynchburg Police are looking for a murder suspect.
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On Tuesday, a Lynchburg grand jury indicted Emmitt Leonard Harsley on murder and firearms charges.
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Police believe he murdered a man outside the James Crossing apartments last week.
30- year old Clyde Arbrey Hilliard was killed.
Police are still looking for Harsely.
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[8-11Bedford-Wells]

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Bedford officials say contamination around the city's old landfill does not appear to be getting worse.
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[SUPER=03-Bedford Co./File Tape]

City officials say the latest testing shows contamination in many wells actually decreased, while others registered no contamination.
Two wells showed slightly increased levels, but engineers say the increases were not significant.
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