WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 01/22/05

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Coming up on News 7-
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The winter weather is affecting travel across the area. We'll have a live report. One man is taken to the hospital following a shooting in Roanoke. And the third time's a charm for casino king Donald Trump. Plus, a Frenchman is found after being lost in a cave for 34-days.
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Most of the Winter precipitation is over, but many roads remain slick tonight as the winds begin to pick up.
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It has been a busy day in the Weather office. Let's go to Brent Watts with the latest.
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The weather has caused more of an inconvience than any real problems.
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With more on that, and conditions right now, we turn to Justin McLeod who is braving the elements for us tonight. Justin what's it like right now?
Myranda, the snow has finally stopped.
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The wind has been picking up the last few hours and that's the real concern tonight.
But earlier in the day it was rain, snow, and sleet that kept many of us stuck at home, at the airport, or on the roadways.
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V-Dot crews stayed busy throughout the day and well into the night.
The main roads are in pretty good shape, the secondary roads are not.
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((LAURA BULLOCK/VIRGINIA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: TONIGHT IF WE CAN WE WOULD LIKE TO PUSH THE ACCUMULATION IN SOME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS BUT IF MORE SNOW COMES IN WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO PULL BACK TO THE MAIN ROADS.))
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So what's left on the roads will most likely freeze overnight.
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((LAURA BULLOCK/V-DOT SPOKESPERSON: IT'S VERY COLD AND THIS STORM STARTED OUT WITH VERY COLD PAVEMENT SO UNFORTUNATELY WHAT HAS FALLEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY HAS BONDED VERY WELL AND IS VERY SLIPPERY.))
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As a result, most stayed home and that decision was made easy by the fact many malls and restaurants closed early.
Some like pizza deliverymen had no choice but to go outside.
And then there were the ones who wanted to be in it and enjoy the elements.
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One place he didn't want to be was I-77 last night.
Bad weather caused a number of accidents near Fancy Gap, forcing the road to shut down for nearly ten hours.
Hundreds of vehicles were caught in the backup.
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There was also plenty of waiting at the Roanoke Regional Airport.
The terminal and the runways were open but most flights were either canceled or delayed.
Airport officials say worse weather in the Northeast is to blame.
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((SHARON POYER: YOU JUST DEAL WITH IT. YOU SEE EVERYBODY IN THE SAME BOAT. YOU DON'T SEE MUCH SNOW OUTSIDE SO YOU KINDA THINK THAT IT'S GOING TO BE OK BUT APPARENTLY IN OTHER PLACES.))
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Airport officials say it could be another day before air traffic gets back to normal so you should call your airline before heading out.
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Myranda, State Police say they worked numerous accidents this afternoon but this evening it's been fairly quiet.

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One of the worst hit areas this afternoon was in Rockbridge County.
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The streets of Lexington were covered with sleet within a half hour of the first signs of precipitation. City crews were clearing the streets while postal workers hurried to get the mail delivered.
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((FRANK KENNEDY/POSTMAN:OH MAYBE 450 500 SOMETHING LIKE THAT. STOPS. I HAVE THE BUISNESSES/REPORTER:ARE YOU GOING TO GET TO THEM ALL TODAY?/YOU BET I AM. ALRIGHT I GOTTA GO.))
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Some folks braved the elements but were most likely heading some place warm.
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Many churches have canceled services for tomorrow. We have them on the screen, plus you'll be able to find an UPDATED list overnight -- on our website at WDBJ7-dot-com.

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And as Justin mentioned -- even worse weather in the east is to blame for a lot of the problems at the Roanoke airport. In New York, alone, forecasters are expecting up to 20-inches of snow by Sunday. Jennifer Miller takes a look.
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((NEW YORK ONE DAY IN AND THIS YEAR'S BIGGEST SNOW STORM IS NO WHERE NEAR DONE WITH ITS EAST COAST BUSINESS. WHITE OUT CONDITIONS - FRIGID TEMPERATURES - AND PILES OF SNOW BARRELED OUT OF THE MIDWEST SATURDAY SPREADING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND A PARALYZING COLD ACROSS THE NORTHEAST.
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It's cold but it's a soft, fluffy kind of snow. AIRPORTS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY... ONCE POISED TO BATTLE THE BLIZZARD. WERE BOWLED OVER BY IT'S STRENGTH. 100'S OF FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED - AND AT JFK AIRPORT - THIS PLANE SLID OFF THE RUNWAY.
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HERE IN NEW YORK CITY UP TO 20 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND WIND COULD BE A REAL PROBLEM... FORECASTERS PREDICT GUSTS OF 50 MILES PER HOUR COULD DROP THE WIND CHILL 8 BELOW.
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IN CHICAGO THE SNOW FELL AN INCH AN HOUR ... UP TO ONE FOOT EXPECTED. THE STORM IS ALSO SNARLING TRAFFIC AT CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHERE HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED.
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FOLKS IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL WERE SPARED THE WORST OF THE STORM BUT STOOD BY READY TO DIG THEMSELVES OUT.
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you got to stay ahead of things. ((PHILADELPHIA)) LESS THAN TWO HOURS NORTH - THE STORM SHUT DOWN PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 9 YEARS. MORE THAN 9 INCHES HAS FALLEN AND SUNDAY ANOTHER STORM IS EXPECTED TO BEAR DOWN - MAKING IT THE WILD CARD IN SUNDAY'S NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. JM, CBS NEWS, NY))

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Police are investigating a shooting that happened tonight in Southeast Roanoke.
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Officers responded to this home on Murray Avenue just after eight o'clock.
They arrived to find a man in his 20's shot at least once in the abdomen.
The victim was conscious when he was being transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
No word on his condition or whether police have any suspects.
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Coming up next a Roanoke man known to NASCAR fans throughout the country has lost his battle with cancer.
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Plus all the top names of high society were in Florida today as the King of the Apprentice was married for the third time.
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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 Sports office. Coming up later, the Hokies beat a ranked opponent on the road for the first time in 23 years. JJ blows up in the Sunshine state, and the Roanoke men square off with ODAC rival Randy Mac. Plus, the Dazzle collapses against Huntsville, and we'll get you set for conference chamionship sunday in the NFL. All that and more on the way in sports.))

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A long time Nascar official passed away today.
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Bobby Scruggs died at his home this morning after a long battle with cancer.
He worked on various circuits throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's. And for many years he served as the flagman on the Busch Grand National Series.
During an interview with News 7 in April --he talked about the overwhelming support he received from the racing family. They even helped him pay for an experimental medication.
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((THEY WENT AROUND AND PASSED THE HAT AND GOT THE MONEY FOR THE DRUG I TOOK. THEY WERE A VERY SUPPORTIVE BUNCH OF NICE GUYS))
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Scruggs was also the first person in Southwest Virginia to recognzie Nascar's potential as far as retail. He opened
a collectibles store on Williamson road --that he sold because of his illness.
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((WHEN THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME SO LONG OT LIVE WITH THE CANCER I HAVE. I JUST DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE IT HERE FOR A BIG WORRY FOR MY WIFE. SO I THOUGHT THE BEST THING TO DO WAS TO SELL IT))
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Scruggs was 68 years old. Oakey's North Chapel is handling the funeral arrangements.
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The Roanoke Planning Commission approves a quarry's plan to expand, while a New River Valley company grows. Donald Graham has more in News 7's Business Review.
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He's used to saying "You're Fired," but today, the Donald repeated two other powerful words -- "I do." Brian Andrews has more.
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((IT WAS -THE- SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON IN RITZY PALM BEACH IT WAS A LINE OF LIMOS AND FANCY CARS.. THE A-LIST GUESTS ARRIVING FOR DONALD TRUMPS WEDDING TO MELANIA KNAUSS. CG Brian Andrews Hundreds lined the main road in front of the church to get a glimpse of all of the celebrities. NO CGS MOS POPS I think it s great. What do you think of all the craziness? It s crazy. Who was your favorite star? Billy Joel. THE STARS WE COULD SEE FROM OUR VANTAGE POINT INCLUDED BILLY JOEL RUSSELL SIMMONS. BARBARA WALTERS. KATHY LEE GIFFORD AND HER HUSBAND FRANK 1:20:33 TONY BENNETT STAR JONES AND VARIOUS PALM BEACH AND NEW YORK SOCIALITES. While many of the VIPs went in the church s front door don t forget there was a back door some decided to slip in. NO CGS MORE MOS POPS I m never any good at spotting celebrities!
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THE CEREMONY LASTED LESS THAN AN HOUR A POLICE ESCORT HELPING THE HAPPY COUPLE MAKE THEIR WAY BACK TO THE RECEPTION AT MAR-A-LAGO. Rudy Guiliani/Former New York Mayor Judith Giuliani/Wife It was a beautiful. 3 kisses. Simon Cowell/American Idol Host It was the best I do I ve ever heard.. I only saw the back of Melania, but the back of her was fantastic. Stephanie Walkopf/Attended wedding Any particular moment you ll remember most? When the veil was lifted. She was spectacular. They re going to be the best couple ever.))
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Coming up a little later in the newscast, a man survives being lost in a cave for 34 days.
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Plus we'll see how a local man's song is flying high with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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A local rapper has made a name for himself in Philadelphia.
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Roanoke County's Terron (Tuh-ron) Reed has been an Eagle's fan as long as he can remember. So when the opportunity came up to write, and perform a rap at each of the Philadelphia home football games -- Reed jumped at the chance. The rapper created Respect, Hustle, and Pride.
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((TERRON REED:I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT DONAVEN MCNABB HAS HEARD IT. HE TOLD HIS MOTHER, WHO ACTUALLY BROUGHT THE CD TO HIS ATTENTION, HE TOLD HER THAT HE LIKED IT. JERIMIAH TROTTER, HE'S ALSO HEARD IT, LITO SHEPARD, ANDY REID WHO IS THE COACH HE HAS ALSO HEARD THE SONG.))
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Reed says he didn't grow up rapping, but he did write poetry as a child. The rapper has performed at all of the pre-game shows in Philadelphia but isn't expecting to make it up for the important game on Sunday because of the weather.
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Coming up, the Hokies pull a huge road upset in the ACC, Virginia scratches the conference win column, plus we'll set the table for tomorrow's NFC and AFC showdowns, but first our extra point,
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The New York Knicks Coach Lenny Wilkens has resigned. Wilkens is the winningest coach in NBA history, but is just 17 and 22 this year with 5 straight losses.
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The Virginia Tech Hokies watched the Rocky movie in their hotel before yesterday's contest at 12th ranked Georgia Tech. Seth Greenberg's troops then played like prize fighters in pulling out the school's first win over a ranked opponent on the road since beating Louisville in 1982.
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The Hokies were up for the challenge. Jamon Gordon gets the friendly bounce from the iron early on with the turnaround. Tech found themselves deadlocked at 33 at halftime.
In the second half, Marquie Cooke gets hacked in the act, as the Hokies opened up a 9 point lead with under 10 to play.
Carlos Dixon scored 21 points for the visitors including this hard earned bucket that gave VT a one point lead late.
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Tech survived several Yellow Jacket attempts including two off the free throw miss by Ismail Muhammad in the final seconds to pull the shocker 70 to 69.
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The Virginia Cavaliers picked up their first ACC win of the season last night beating Clemson at home 81 to 79. Devin Smith scored 22 points to lead UVa past the Tigers. The Hoos avoid an oh and six start in the league with the win.

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Elsewhere around the conference, JJ Redick was on fire tonight in Tallahassee. Redick was unconscious from downtown, hitting 9 of 18 shots including 8 of 11 from behind the arc on his way to a 31 point night as Duke routed Florida State 88 to 56.
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In Blue Heaven, Carolina made short work of Miami. Sean May scored 19 for the Heels in an 87-67 win over the Hurricanes.
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The Roanoke College women fell to 14th ranked Randolph-Macon yesterday in a game at the Bast Center 69 to 61.
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Page Moir's men also entertained the Yellow Jackets from Ashland.
The Maroons trailed most of the second half. Josh Laporte tried to lead a comeback as he knocks down a three pointer from the wing.
But Macon shot a sizzling 78 percent in the final 20 minutes. Justin Moyer sticks a 16 footer for 2 of his 14 points.
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Andrew Baker then got free for a lay-in late, as Randolph-Macon held off Roanoke 77 to 65.
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The Roanoke Dazzle faced the Huntsville Flight last night at the Civic Center with sole possession of second place in the D-League on the line.
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Kent Davison was drawing things up for his club.
And this is just what he envisioned. Sung-Yoon Bang rolls home the jumper from just outside the foul line for the deuce.
Later, Bang gives it up to Terrence Shannon who finishes with the big windmill slam,
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but the Daz blew a 26 point third quarter lead as the Flight came all the way back to win it 125 to 116.
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[WIPE TO ENG!!]
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Bryan Randall and three of his teammates played in last night Hula Bowl in Maui. Randall completed 1 of his 3 passes, but check him out on the run right here. B-Ran can't find a receiver so he takes off on a 15 yard scamper good for a first down.
Later, he shows he can play some defense. Following the fumble, Randall chases down the defensive lineman saving a touchdown. Randall's East team rallied for a 20 to 13 win.
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The New England Patriots remain a three point favorite for today's AFC Championship against Pittsburgh, which you can see right here on Your Hometown Station. Wintry weather will rear its head in the Steel City, but the home team isn't too worried about a wet field and the cold stuff hampering its running game.
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In the NFC, the Falcons barely made it into the Philly airport before it shut down for the snow. On the other side the Eagles aren't worried about the cold or about losing the past three conference title games. Instead they're more focused on stopping the legs of Michael Vick, something that not many teams have done this season.
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One man is glad to be alive and back with his family after being lost in caves for weeks.
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The man had been missing for 34-days, aftering losing his way in abandoned caves in the High Pyrenees near Toulouse, (tuh-loose) France. Officials say he left his home suffering from depression, and wandered into the cave complex without a flashlight or food. The man says he survived by collecting rainwater and eating clay and pieces of wood. He was found thanks to some teenagers who alerted police when they spotted his car.

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