WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 02/23/07

02/23/07

News 7 at Eleven

HEADLINE #1 HEADLINE #1 (:01 of head pad)

CAPTION: Healthcheck 7

Natasha Cart: Parents of students at a
Roanoke daycare are warned about
Hepatitis A.

20 Frames of Black 20 frames of Black

HEADLINE #2 HEADLINE #2

CAPTION: Slick Sunday

Robin Standup: Saturday looks sunny
but a cold rain arrives on Sunday.

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HEADLINE #3 HEADLINE #3

CAPTION: Driving Dangers

Justin Standup:

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HEADLINE #4 HEADLINE #4

CAPTION: Iced Over

Brent Cart: Forget about Mountains --
These thrill-seekers are climbing
silos, on ice?

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<< *CG standup Natasha Ryan
nryan@wdbj7.com

*CG 304

*CG standup Mike Stevens >>
mstevens@wdbj7.com
*Hel Natasha Hello Copy News 7 @ 11 4054 --

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GRAPHIC=News-7 at 11 Good evening I'm Natasha

Ryan.
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NATASHA ON CAM NATASHA ON CAM

GRAPHIC=HOLD The health department says two
EVENT=HEALTHCHECK 7 BANNER children at a local child care center

have developed Hepatitis A.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Roanoke

Parents whose kids attend
First Baptist Day Care in Roanoke got a
letter today alerting them that their
children may have been exposed to the
virus.

In the letter, the health
department says, Hepatitis A is easily
transmitted among young children,
especially those in diapers.

Based on CDC recommendations,
local health officials have already
started treatment for the individuals

who are at risk, this will continue
through next week.

(END VO) (END VO)

TAKE HEPATITIS FS ON APRISA TAKE APRISA FS

The symptoms of Hepatitis A
include: fever, weakness, loss of
appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort
and jaundice.

Most people recover in a few
weeks without complications.

The symptoms may appear two to
six weeks after exposure.
NATASHA ON CAM NATASHA ON CAM

GRAPHIC=NONE Health officials say this is not
EVENT=HOLD BANNER a health risk to the general public.

The best way to prevent the
spread of this virus is through
handwashing after using the toilet or
changing diapers.

That's because this virus is shed
through an infected person's stool.

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GRAPHIC=ACCIDENT Police say alcohol may have

played a role in a serious wreck that
sent one person to the hospital in
Bedford County this evening.

ENG#=2 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Bedford Co.

The single vehicle crash happened
on Route 122, at the entrance of
Camper's Paradise.

The vehicle ran off the right
side of the road, hit a ditch, went
airborne, hit a business sign, and
flipped several times.

The driver -- Sharon Hernandez of
Wirtz was ejected from the vehicle.

She was airlifted to Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.

State Police say charges are
pending.

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GRAPHIC=CRIME The ringleader of a drug and

stolen property ring will be spending a
LONG time behind bars after pleading
guilty in Halifax County Circuit court.
TAKE FS GFX e509 TAKE FS GFX

41 year old Dennis Wilmouth --
also known as "Rat" pled guilty to 26
various counts.

He's facing up to three life
sentences -- PLUS 575 YEARS.

Wilmouth was arrested in March
last year while selling pills to a 15
year old juvenile near an elementary
school.

ENG#=3 VO NAT

VO NAT During the two year investigation
police took more than a hundred guns --
thousands of rounds of ammo -- power
tools, electronic equipment and pills.

Boats, cars and motorcycles were
also taken.

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GRAPHIC=HOLD Several other people involved in

the ring have also plead guilty, while
even more await trial.

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GRAPHIC=NONE The high winds that blew through

western Virginia this week left heavy
damage and plenty of work for utility
crews and homeowners.

ENG#=4 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Roanoke

In several Roanoke Valley
neighborhoods large trees fell victim
to the windy weather.

Some caused little damage as they
came down, but others scored a direct
hit. And crews say they have enough
work to keep them busy for days.

This afternoon, Appalachian Power
said fewer than 100 customers were
still without power, and most were
expected to be back on line by
midnight.

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Natasha tosses to Robin
Still windy out there tonight, Robin how's tomorrow shaping up?

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Robin/WXCENTER
MCU Standing Position in Weather Center

WXPRO/FULL Weather Map

Robin On Cam Toss back to anchor

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Robin/WXCENTER

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GRAPHIC=MORVA, MICHAEL Michael Morva, the brother of

double murder suspect William Morva is
headed to prison.

He was sentenced to serve eight
years for an attempted bank and A-T-M
break-in.

ENG#=1 SOT FULL
SOT FULL

INQ=I forgive them.

*CG 2line Michael Morva
Defendant MICHAEL MORVA: I FORGIVE THEM FOR WHAT

THEY'VE DONE TO ME. MY LORD, MY GOD
JESUS COMMANDS ME TO. I DO FORGIVE
THEM. I LOVE THEM. AND I HOPE GOD HAS
MERCY ON THEIR SOULS. THANK YOU.

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OQ=thank you.

VO NAT VO NAT *CG locator Christiansburg

It was a bizarre courtroom
appearance with religous undertones.

Morva called Commonwealth's
Attorney Brad Finch satanic and an evil
man.

Finch says Morva threatened to
kill government officials.

An inmate testified Morva told
him he would retaliate against the
judge, prosecutor and even family
members of everyone involved in the
legal process.
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GRAPHIC=HOLD A pre-sentence report was only

recommending probation and no jail time
for Morva.

But the judge said he considered
Government officials to be at risk gave
Michael Morva 8 years with 20 years

supervised probation.
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GRAPHIC=NONE For three years, they did the hard

work that human beings couldn't ...
clearing a steep hillside in
Lynchburg's Old City Cemetery of weeds,
vines and overgrowth.

ENG#=2 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Lynchburg
April, 2004 The cemetery's Alpine goats also
quickly became a favorite of tourists
who would visit the historic site.

But earlier this week, a pack of
wild dogs got inside the goats'
fenced-in area and killed all but one
of them, along with two sheep.

Cemetery officials say they've had
problems with dogs for some time.

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SOT FULL

INQ=I like to

*CG 2line Jane White
Old City Cemetery JANE WHITE/OLD CITY CEMETERY: I LIKE TO

THINK THAT WITH A CONCERTED EFFORT BY
THE ANIMAL WARDENS, THAT ENOUGH
PRESSURE IS BROUGHT TO BEAR THAT THIS
IS A MAJOR PROBLEM .. AND I'M CONVINCED
THAT IT IS.

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OQ=that it is.

VO-NAT VO-NAT

The one goat that escaped the
attack has been returned to its owner
in Nelson County.

Animal wardens were able to kill
one of the dogs involved in the attack.

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GRAPHIC=NONE Roanoke Architect Gregg Lewis

says good things come to those who
wait.

And tonight the organizer of the
Cradle to Cradle home design
competition says the wait is over.

ENG#=4 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Roanoke

Workers began pouring the
concrete footers for Roanoke's first C
- 2 - C home this afternoon.

Designed to fit in with its
neighbors on Gilmer Avenue, the house
will include materials that are energy
efficient and environmentally friendly.

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INQ=It's wonderful to see

*CG 2line Gregg Lewis
Roanoke Architect GREGG LEWIS/ROANOKE ARCHITECT: IT'S
WONDERFUL TO SEE THE ACTUAL PHYSICAL
PROGRESS THAT WE'VE WORKED SO HARD TO
REALIZE OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS.
AND IT HAS BEEN DONE WITH WONDERFUL
PARNTERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN ROANOKE
AND AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO'VE REALLY
POURED THEIR HEARTS AND SOULS INTO THIS
PROJECT.

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OQ=hearts and souls into this project.

VO-NAT VO-NAT

Modular sections built by

Southern Heritage Homes in Rocky Mount
will arrive on site early next month.

The builders expect to complete
the home by the end of April.

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GRAPHIC=NONE The weekend is here and that means

many parents will be worrying about
their teenagers, especially if they
drive.

They have a good reason since traffic
accidents are the leading cause of
death among teens.

DOUBLE BOXES=NATASHA/JUSTIN DOUBLE BOXES

News 7's Justin McLeod tells what one
local school system is doing to bring
that number down. Justin?

Natasha, let's face it many teens
don't like to listen. We were all
there once.

LIVE=JUSTIN FULL BAM LIVE FULL
DRIVING DANGERS FS IN MONITOR

*cg STANDUP Justin McLeod
jmcleod@wdbj7.com So with that in mind, the Ronaoke
County school system is holding
seminars armed with tips, stories, and
alarming statistics.

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INQ=

*CG locator Roanoke Co.
:00

*CG 2line Darcy Furk
Parent
:28
*CG 2line Lincoln Humphry
Cave Spring H.S. Junior
:39
*CG 2line Meredith Walker
Cave Spring H.S. Sophomore
:52
*CG 2line Danny Bishop
Cave Spring H.S. Sophomore
1:21 (QUICK)

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OQ=THAN A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK <<((NAT SOUND OF STARTING THE CAR

ENGINE AT 16:36:39))

When teens get behind the wheel, they
often do things they shouldn't.

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INQ=I see a lot DANNY BISHOP: I SEE A LOT OF SPINNING

OUT AND STUFF LIKE THAT, I GUESS
TALKING ON THEIR CELL PHONES.

GREG MACKEY: THEY TAKE A LOT OF EXTRA
PASSENGERS IN THEIR CAR.

LIZ WILSON: TEENS DEFINETELY BREAK THE
SPEED LIMIT 24/7.

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OQ=limit 24/7 If that doesn't scare you, this

should.

More than 68-thousand teens
nationwide have died in car crashes
over the last decade.

Parents are well aware of the
dangers.

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INQ=She got her DARCY FURK/PARENT: SHE GOT HER PERMIT

TODAY SO THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME SO
TODAY SHE DROVE WITH ME BEHIND THE
WHEEL, FRIGHTENING.

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OQ=the wheel, frightening Experts say parents should be

frightened.

They say the more parental
involvement, the better.

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INQ=My mom is always LINCOLN HUMPHRY: MY MOM IS ALWAYS

CHECKING ON ME, CALLING ME, AND I HAVE

TO CALL HER WHENEVER I GO SOMEWHERE
ELSE.

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OQ=go somewhere else But if state lawmakers get their way,

it may be more difficult for him to
make that call.

((NAT SOUND OF GIRL TALKING ON CELL
PHONE))

They want to ban anyone under 18 from
talking on their cell while driving.

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INQ=I actually think MEREDITH WALKER/CAVE SPRING SOPHOMORE:

I ACTUALLY THINK THAT'S A GOOD IDEA
BECAUSE WHEN PEOPLE TALKING ON THEIR
CELL PHONES THEY ARE ACTUALLY
DISTRACTED FROM THE DRIVING PART.

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OQ=from the driving part But distractions were here long

before cell phones.

((QUICK NAT OF SEMINAR IF YOU HAVE IT))

That's why the county schools has
teamed up with police and Allstate
Insurance to hold seminars, like this
one at Cave Spring High, to educate
parents and their teens.

Some of the recommendations include
limiting night driving, restricting the
number of passengers in a teen's car,
and requiring them to use a seat belt.

SOT FULL 15:44:23 SOT FULL

INQ=It's pretty simple DANNY BISHOP/CAVE SPRING H.S. JUNIOR:

IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE, JUST TO HOOK UP
YOUR SEATBELT. I DON'T KNOW WHY PEOPLE
WOULDN'T DO IT.

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OQ=wouldn't do it Even more shocking is that some teens

actually drink and drive.

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INQ=I think the JOHN SWARTZ/CAVE SPRING H.S. DRIVER'S

ED TEACHER: I THINK THE PERCENTAGE IS
HIGHER THAN A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK.

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OQ=a lot of people think

LIVE=JUSTIN FULL BAM LIVE FULL

DRIVING DANGERS FS IN MONITOR John Swartz is a driving instructor
who delivers some of that straight talk
during these seminars which are taking
place at all the county's high schools.

DOUBLE BOXES=JUSTIN/NATASHA DOUBLE BOXES

Natasha, the next one is Tuesday at
Northside High. It begins at seven
o'clock.

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GRAPHIC=NONE Advanced art students at
EVENT=EDUCATION 7 BANNER Christiansburg High School have been

busy working on special portraits from
pictures of Mexican orphans.

ENG#=3 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Christiansburg
:00 It's called the Memory Project.

They heard about it right here on
the C-B-S evening news.

Photographer Ben Schumaker takes
digital photos of orphans around the
world and sends them to high school art
students.

Some of these students took
months to perfect their portraits,
which will give these orphans a bit of
personal history.

Most have never had their picture
taken before.

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INQ=just thinking

*CG 2line Carolyn Hampton
Art Student CAROLYN HAMPTON, JUNIOR
:00 10:29:58 JUST THINKING ABOUT THE LITTLE
KIDS AND THEY'RE SO CUTE AND I MEAN WE
DON'T REALLY KNOW MUCH ABOUT THEM YOU
CAN IMAGINE WHAT THEY'RE GOING THROUGH
LIVING IN AN ORPHANAGE AND WHAT THEY'RE
GOING THROUGH I MEAN IT'S GOT TO BE
TOUGH AND TO HOPEFULLY BRING THEM
SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE THEIR DAY A
LITTLE BETTER.:13

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OQ=little better

VO-NAT VO-NAT

And each of these students might
make more than a beatuiful
image....they could make a friend.

Most are including letters and
contact information to be delivered
along with the portrait.

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GRAPHIC=VA LEGISLATURE They've talked about it for years

and today a handful of lawmakers
announced they've come up with a
funding package for transportation
improvements.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG file File Tape

The plan calls for new roads and
rails to be built with two- and - a
half- billion- dollars in bonds.

There's also a 500- dollar- one-
time general fund infusion.

The full House and Senate will
take up the plan tomorrow, but there's
no guarantee it'll pass.

(END VO) (END VO)

NATASHA ON CAM NATASHA ON CAM

GRAPHIC=HOLD Democrats in both houses are

angry they weren't included in
negotiations.

Governor Tim Kaine also believes

the plan has problems and is
threatening to send down his own bill
for lawmakers to consider.
TEASE NEXT TEASE NEXT

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More upsets in the ODAC
tournament -- this time for the women.
Highlights in Sports.

ENG#=2

VO-NAT VO-NAT
*CG tease CLIMBING SILOS

And outdoor activities are
limited on the farm in the middle of
winter, but this farmer's found a way
to make money -- and provide some
entertainment for extreme athletes.
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CK/TITAN RADAR ANALYSIS AND MORE

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NATASHA ON CAM NATASHA ON CAM

Brent Watts shares an interesting

story with us in just a moment..

ENG#=1

VO-NAT VO-NAT
*CG tease DIVERSE FASHION

but first Hidden Valley High wants to
share a little diversity -- in STYLE.
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WIPE WIPE WIPE WIPE

SOT FULL SOT FULL
INQ=first audio

*CG tease AHEAD IN SPORTS

< the News 7 Sports office as the hoops
were hopping tonight in the Regionals -
we'll crown champs in Region Three and
C as we head to Northside, Lynchburg
and Pulaski County.

Plus - if you prefer women's
hoops in the ODAC - both Roanoke and
Washington and Lee got busy in the
quarterfinals.

Highlights coming later - right
here on the Big 7.>>

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OQ=...the big 7."

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GRAPHIC=NONE You may have heard about the
EVENT=HEALTHCHECK 7 BANNER Florida baby who set a world record for

the youngest preemie to ever survive.

She went home from the hospital
this week.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Photos from Baptist
Children's Hospital She was born at less than 22

weeks and weighed just 10 ounces.

Local doctors say while her
survival is amazing they've treated
their share of preemies over the years. *CG locator Roanoke

At Carilion's Neonatal I-C-U
newer technologies and specialized care
are giving many babies a fighting
chance that may not have survived
before.

ENG#=2 SOT FULL
SOT FULL

INQ=No parent plans to have a premature
baby

*CG 2line Dr. Manny Peregrino
Carilion Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NO PARENT PLANS TO HAVE A PREMATURE : BABY. BUT IF YOU'RE PARENT IN ROANOKE
OR SW VIRGINIA YOU'RE IN VERY GOOD
HANDS WHEN YOU COME HERE 27 OBVIOUSLY
WE HAVE A LOT EXPERIENCE, 650 BABIES A
YEAR ON AVERAGE 31 AND WE'VE BEEN DOING
THIS FOR MANY YEARS

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OQ=for many years

VO-NAT VO-NAT

About 10 percent of all babies
born in hospitals are premature.

Preemies are transported to
Carilion's unit from 16 hosptials
around the region for the specialized
care which includes many specialists
and about 150 nurses.

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=NONE The auditorium was rocking at Hidden

Valley High School tonight....

ENG#=3 SOT FULL

SOT FULL nat sound of cabaret song, leave up for
RUNS=5 five seconds.

VO NAT VO NAT *CG locator Roanoke Co.

For the multi-cultural club's annual
fashion show....It's their biggest
event of the year and the goal is to
raise awareness of different
cultures....

ENG#=4 SOT FULL
SOT FULL

INQ=

*CG 2line Shruti Bhandari
Organized the Event Shruti Bhandari

64518-29 EVERYTIME WE HAVE ONE OF THESE
SHOWS OR THINGS I HAVE PEOPLE COME UP
TO ME AND SAY, OH, THE FOOD WAS SO
GREAT, WHERE WAS THAT FROM, AND
SUBCONCIOUSLY THEY LEARN SOMETHING NEW
AND LEARN SOMETHING ELSE ABOUT A NEW
CULTURE.

RUNS=0:11 (END SOT)

OQ=about a new culture

VO-NAT VO-NAT

And after the show, the audience
was invited into the foyer for some
tasty treats...

(END VO) (END VO)

SPORTS TOSS NEXT SPORTS TOSS NEXT

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GRAPHIC=NONE We'll crown regional champs

tonight in Region Three and Region C,
plus show you how Fleming and Hidden
Valley won tonight to set up an all
Roanoke Valley showdown for the Region
Three belts tomorrow night.

Plus, Roanoke and Washington &
Lee win at the women's ODAC tourney.

All that plus - qualifying from
California is coming up on the Big 7.

GO TO SCORES go to scores

runs=:40

oc=...last score

*CG hsbball 4
William Fleming
53

Blacksburg
46

SEMI-FINALS

4
Hidden Valley
77

Brookville
74

SEMI-FINALS
REGION III BOYS

*CG hsbball 4
James River
51

George Wythe
50

REGION C FINAL
4
Altavista
51

Riverheads
48

REGION B FINAL

*CG hsgbball 4
Hidden Valley

50

Brookville
41

REGION III FINAL
4
Floyd Co.
65

Radford
31

REGION C FINAL

*CG wbball 4
Virginia Tech
67

Boston College
52

4
Roanoke
98

Bridgewater
80

ODAC QUARTERFINALS

*CG wbball 4
Washington & Lee
53

Eastern Mennonite
43

ODAC QUARTERFINALS
4
Randolph-Macon
70

Lynchburg
59

ODAC QUARTERFINALS

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TRAVIS ON CAM TRAVIS ON CAM

GRAPHIC=Region Three We start tonight at Northside

where the Region Three Semifinals
finally took place after a power outage
forced them to be postponed last night.

In the first game, it was
Blacksburg taking on William Fleming
hoping to avenge a four point loss to
the Colonels earlier this season.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Roanoke Co.
Bruins vs. Colonels Mickey Hardy's team got all it :00 could handle from the upstart Bruins.

Jared Jaudon got the party
started getting to the rack for the
lay-in in traffic.

But Fleming got things rolling
from the outside. Troy Daniels gets
free with the shot fake and buries an
18 footer. The Colonels led by 6 at
the break.

In the second half, the
Bruins got the lead but couldn't hold
it. *CG final Blacksburg Andre Edwards warms up from long range 46 and the Colonels advance with a 53 to William Fleming 46 win over Blacksburg.

53

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=Region Three Hidden Valley got down to

business with Brookville in the
nightcap at Northside.

ENG#=2 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Roanoke Co.
Bees vs. Titans The Titans were looking for the :00 school's first trip to the state
tournament.

Early on, Ben Boggs was working
hard on the glass. He pulls down the
board and sticks in the putback as the
Titans built an 8 point halftime
advantage.

The Bees cut into that though
in the third quarter. George Williams
slices and dices, crossing over for a
hard earned bucket. Brookville had a
late lead.

But Matt Partsch nailed a
deep three late and the Titans
*CG final Brookville won a tight one 77 to 74 and will play 74 Fleming tomorrow night.
Hidden Valley
77

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=REGION C In the Region C Boy's Final James

River and George Wythe came in with a
combined 1 loss between the 2 schools.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Dublin
Maroons vs Knights So you would expect the showdown
to be quite a contest and this one
lived up to the billing.

George Wythe would jump out to an
8 point lead early, Ethan Mills with
the ball fake, then knocks down the
3-pointer.

James River would settle down,
and start to find it's shooting stroke.
Ryan Firebaugh gets a 3-ball of his
own to go down from the corner.

The Maroons Tennis Simon keeping

his team out in front as he goes to the
rack to extend teh Wythe lead to 4.

But the Knights had an answer all
night long. The give and go between *CG final James River the Humphries brothers. Ethan to Aaron 51 back to Ethan for the Hoop, James George Wythe Rivers wins the Region C Title and 50 stays unbeaten with the 51 to 50 win
over George Wythe.

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=REGION 3 The Hidden Valley girls were also

playing Brookville. Their showdown was
for the Region Three title tonight in
Lynchburg.

ENG#=3 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Lynchburg
Brookville vs. Hidden Valley The Brookville cheerleaders were
trying to get the sixth man in the mix
of things this evening to help combat
the favored Titans.

And in the first quarter -
Brookville gets on the board first, as
Kate Shannon drives inside and dishes

it off to Kara Wilson who puts it in
for two.

The Titans would answer back with
their superior height inside as Abby
Oliver passes it down low to Kylee
Beecher for the Layup.

But Brookville was in this thing
for the long run as Kate Shannon passes
to Brittany Campbell for the three
pointer as the Bees hang in it. *CG final Hidden Valley
50 But the Titans would capture the Brookville Region Three title as Abby Redick hits 41 the tough turnaround jumper. Hidden REGION THREE FINAL Valley beats Brookville 50 to 41.

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=REGION C The Floyd County Basketball

Family has been playing hoops for a
cause this year - a serious one - as
Joshua Cantrell and Chance Harman
continue to battle malignant braing
tumors.

The Floyd County Community is
trying to raise money to help the
families in a lot of different ways.

All weekend there is a huge A-A-U
basketball tournament in Floyd with all
proceeds going to the SAME FIGHT cause.

ENG#=4 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Dublin
Bobcats vs Buffalos Alan Cantrell at least for the
game not thinking about his Grandchild.

Radford would keep this one close
in the first half, they trailed by just
5 thanks to Krista Pattison's bucket.

But the Buffalos are a Second
Half team this according to their
scorekeeper, and she proved to be
right. This is how fast they can
score. Amanda Epperly hits the jumper.
She will then get back in position on
the *CG final Floyd County press, get the steal find Lindsey 65 Thompson for the hoop and the harm. Radford Floyd County wins the Region C Title 31 over Radford with the 65 to 31 win.

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=ODAC Day number two of the four day

ODAC basketball championships at the
Salem Civic Center produced an historic
moment today as Roanoke beat
Bridgewater in the highest scoring game
in tournament history.

ENG#=2 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Salem
Roanoke vs. Bridgewater Susan Dunagan was all :00 business in the pregame.

Early on, the Maroons
opened up a 15 to 5 cushion. Torri
Bridge spots up and buries a triple
from the right side and the Noke was in
control.

Bridgewater put up a
fight. Former Alleghany star Amy
Childs goes right down the lane for the
finish. She had 27, but the Eagles
trailed by 16 at the break.

In the second half, Cindy
McGraw hits Marcy Conner in the post
and she scores the deuce off the window
as Roanoke pulled away.

Jaleesa Osbourne goes
coast to coast for the *CG final Roanoke easy lay-in. Roanoke wins it by 98 eight, 98-90 and advances to the FINAL
Bridgewater FOUR.
90

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=ODAC Randolph-Macon and Wesleyan also

won today, and in the nightcap of the
four game quarterfinal Friday -
Washington and Lee looked to build on
what has been in many ways the most
successful season in school history.

ENG#=3 VO-NAT
VO-NAT

*CG locator Salem
W&L vs. Eastern Mennonite The sixth seeded Generals and
head coach Mandy King took on third
seeded Eastern Mennonite.

And in the early going - it was
all EMU as Kathleen Steele gets the
offensive board and solid putback as
W&L fell behnd 9-to-0 out of the
blocks.

But the Generals slowly but
surely got their shooting eyes in check
and mounted a comeback as Emily Wolfe

hits the three pointer from the left
side for W&L. *CG final Washington & Lee
53 Later, Kristen Krouchick will Eastern Mennonite bang one in left handed as W&L beats 43 EMU 53 to 43.

ODAC

(END VO) (END VO)

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GRAPHIC=NEXTEL CUP After spending a couple of weeks

in Daytona and the Nextel Cup circuit
is all the way out in California this
week.

Jeff Gordon won the pole position
for Sunday's Auto Club 500 nipping
Kasey Kahna and Mark Martin. Kevin
Harvick will start fourth and Dale Jr.
fifth.

Here's the complete starting grid
for Sunday's race.

GO TO BOARDS<< GO TO BOARDS

RUNS=1:10

OC=...LAST SCORE

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
1. Jeff Gordon
185.735
2. Kasey Kahne
185.519
3. Mark Martin

4. Kevin Harvick

5. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
6. Clint Bowyer

7. Martin Truex, Jr.

8. Jeff Burton

9. Juan Pablo Montoya

10. Casey Mears

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500

11. Tony Stewart

12. Kyle Busch

13. Greg Biffle

14. Dave Blaney

15. Brian Vickers

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
16. Jeff Green

17. Denny Hamlin

18. Kurt Busch

19. Ryan Newman

20. Reed Sorenson

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
21. Carl Edwards

22. Paul Menard

23. Jimmie Johnson

24. David Stremme

25. Matt Kenseth

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
26. Joe Nemechek

27. Sterling Marlin

28. Bobby Labonte

29. J.J. Yeley

30. Scott Riggs

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
31. Johnny Sauter

32. John Andretti

33. David Reutimann

34. Ricky Rudd

35. Jamie McMurray

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500
36. Ken Schrader

37. Kyle Petty

38. Elliott Sadler

39. David Ragan

40. David Gilliland

QUALIFYING

*CG nascar1 AUTO CLUB 500 >>
41. Tony Raines

42. Robby Gordon

43. Dale Jarrett

QUALIFYING
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GRAPHIC=NONE If you visit the anchor blogs

section of wdbj7.com, you'll know that
Brent Watts finds some interesting
stories to share.

DOUBLE BOXES=BRENT/NATASHA DOUBLE BOXES

Tonight he joins us from the web
center with some amazing video to go
along with his latest blog entry..

(BRENT:) Natasha, the grain silos in
southwest Virginia are often obstructed
by our beautiful mountains.

LIVE=BRENT FULL WEB-POD BRENT AT WEBPOD
*CG standup Brent Watts
bwatts@wdbj7.com But in Iowa, the rolling plains
would seem endless if not for those
rocket-shaped structures.

ENG#=1 VO-NAT

VO-NAT Here's the neat part. An Iowa

professor has given them a new use
during the winter months.

Each night, he's sprays down the
silos using a water hose and several
sprinklers, then lets the wind and cold
temperatures do the rest.

During the day, he and his
students take turns climbing the
110-foot man-made mountain of ice.

Each brave soul uses an ice axe
and spiked shoes for traction, and is
secured to the silo using a harness.

The new sport attracts hundreds
of thrill-seekers each week.
END-VO END-VO

DOUBLE BOXES=BRENT/NATASHA DOUBLE BOXES

They group has high-hopes that
more farmers will catch on so they can
add a few more places to climb.

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3 SHOT

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Three Shot Goodbye
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