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Coming up on NEWS 7 at SIX:
A LIVE report from Ft Bragg, North Carolina, where a soldier was shot and
killed today at the Airborne training base... many more injured.
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ANCHOR=Keith
And we'll witness the process of building a home for songbirds in Wythe
County.
Sports-Head
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Headline
GRAPHIC=NONE
In sports, The World Series moves to Atlanta a look at the high school
Postponements and games that will be played tonight.
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VO-NAT ENG#
And Virginia Tech is ready to take care of business in Morgantown tomorrow
afternoon.
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WX-Head
TALENT=Patrick
SS=None
A tornado watch cuts across the Southeastern portion of Virginia, and it
has implications for our weather prospects as well. We'll examine the latest
from the News 7 Weather Center, coming up.
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Ft-Bragg
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# rolled from newspath
GRAPHIC=Shooting
Military officials say one soldier was killed and 20 others injured in
today's shooting at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
A gunman fired on 82nd Airborne troops during an early morning run.
A soldier at the base has been arrested.
Another suspect reportedly is being sought.
Military officials have recovered three weapons.
Byron Harlan joins us with the latest details.
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SUPER=05-Fort Bragg, NC;
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SUPER=01-Sgt. Elwood Johnson/Eyewitness;
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SUPER=01-Maj. Jacqueline Edwards/U.S. Army;
SUPER=01-Lt. Col. Victor Modesto/Chief of Surgery;
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ANCHOR=Keith
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Fort Bragg says anyone seeking information
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on relatives should call 1-800- 589-5788 or 1-800- 457-4636.
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Henry-Murder
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#95-86
GRAPHIC=NONE
The medical examiner has determined the teenager found dead in the hills of
Henry County Wednesday evening died of MULTIPLE gunshots to the head.
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VO-NAT
The body of 15-year old Lavina Scales was found on Route 679 by a passing
couple.
SUPER=03-Henry County/Yesterday;
The examiner says there was NO indication of sexual assault.
Scales was a sophomore at Martinsville High School and counselors are on
campus to help students deal with the tragedy.
Police say they are still looking into several names that were written on a
piece of paper found on Scales' body.
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Standoff
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=Shooting
A Tazewell County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Portsmouth man whom
police say tried to attack deputies with a knife after a standoff.
Deputies found 50 year- old Jimmy Smith near Bluefield yesterday after
Portsmouth police charged him in the slaying of his wife.
Tazewell County Sheriff Joe Johnson says Smith threatened to cut himself
with the knife.
Johnson says he charged at the officers at the end of the 30- minute
standoff.
Robb-Warner
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#95-94
GRAPHIC=NONE
Senators on Capital Hill are sorting through amendments to the Republican
balanced-budget plan -- adopting some, rejecting others.
But President Clinton says if it passes it will die on his desk.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
The Republican package would balance the budget in seven years, cut 245
billion dollars in taxes and revamp Medicare, Medicaid and other social
programs.
Senator Chuck Robb's version of the plan was voted down.
But Robb says his plan is fair.
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((SEN. CHUCK ROBB/D-VIRGINIA: THIS IS WHERE WE OUGHT TO BE GOING. THIS IS A
TOUGH FAIR PRINCIPLE BUDGET THAT REFLECTS THE KIND OF DISTRIBUTION THAT WE
OUGHT TO BE LOOKING TOWARD IF WE'RE GOING TO COME UP WITH A REASONABLE SOLUTION
FOR THE FISCAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE FACING OUR COUNTRY TODAY.))
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OUT Q=our country today.
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Senator John Warner says the Republican plan brings needed change.
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IN Q=That vote amounts
((SEN. JOHN WARNER/R-VIRGINIA))
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OUT Q=excess government spending.
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VO-NAT
The President says he'll veto the plan if it results in a tax increase for
the working poor, and it must not cut deeply into Medicare and Medicaid.
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Motorola
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-89
GRAPHIC=Allen
Governor Allen is calling a February memo from a Democratic pollster "the
most disheartening fact to come to light" since the start of his
administration.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/February 14;
A Richmond area Republican Delegate named John Watkins today released two
pages he'd withheld from the pollster's memo when he made it public during the
General Assembly session.
SUPER=03-Richmond/April 12;
Those two pages apparently suggest ways Democrats could place blame or take
credit for the five- thousand job Motorola plant that later located in
Goochland County.
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Governor Allen says the pollster's recommendation that Democrats "sniff out
what's going on" shows they were "actively conspiring" to disrupt the Motorola
deal.
Democratic spokeswoman Gail Nardi says Allen and Watkins should be ashamed.
Whitehead
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=dal
TAPE#95-74
GRAPHIC=Campaign 95
The party lines have been drawn in the house of delegates race between
incumbent Allen Dudley and challenger Claude Whitehead.
Today State Senator Virgil Goode and Congressman L.F. Payne met to show their
support for Democratic House of Delegates Candidate, Claude Whitehead.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Rocky Mount;
In recent weeks there has been some question if Goode would support Whitehead
or his long time friend and Republican incumbent Allen Dudley.
But Whitehead says Goode has pledged his vote to him.
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((CLAUDE WHITEHEAD/D- HOUSE OF DELEGATES CANDIDATE: I HAVE A MUCH BROADER
BACKGROUND IN AGRICULTURE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT. I'VE WORKED IN MENTAL HEALTH.
I'VE WORKED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THESE TYPES OF EXPERIENCES GIVE YOU A LOT
MORE QUALIFICATIONS.))
((DEL. ALLEN DUDLEY/R-ROCKY MOUNT: THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN THIS RACE AND TWO
YEARS AGO IS THAT WE'VE NEVER STOPPED RUNNING. WE'VE CONTINUED TO BE AT AS
MANY THINGS AS POSSIBLE, SEE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, AND LISTEN AND LEARN
AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DURING THE FULL TWO YEARS.))
SUPER=01-Claude Whitehead/(D) House of Delegates Candidate; :00
SUPER=01-Del. Allen Dudley/(R) Rocky Mount; :18
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VO-NAT
Two years ago Dudley won a close race against Wes Naff.
Today the incumbent received an endorsement from Congressman Thomas Bliley.
Dudley says his re-election campaign is supported by both Republicans and
Democrats.
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SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Keith
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Ahead on News-7, Wytheville naturalists are working hard for a song,
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And we'll see what a Roanoke businessman has cooked up for his latest
incarnation of the Roanoke Comedy Club.
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Justice-House
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE#95-85
GRAPHIC=None
Most of the residents of Justice House have been able to find new shelter.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Wednesday;
Roanoke Area Ministries has been working with the 19 households.
A few people, mainly single men, are still seeking housing.
But Ministries director Wendy Moore says there is still shelter available.
Roanoke building inspectors condemned the facility on Wednesday and told
everyone they would have to move out as soon as possible, although no specific
time period was given.
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81-Ax
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-84
GRAPHIC=NONE
Folks in Salisbury, North Carolina may experience a shortage of bottled
water this weekend.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wythe Co.;
That's where a truck carrying a load of Seltzer water and sodas was headed
when it ran off of Interstate 81 and overturned in Wythe County this morning.
One southbound lane was closed for most of the day.
The driver was treated for minor injuries and released.
Crews should complete the cleanup tomorrow.
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Montvale-Donation
ANCHOR=keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-78
GRAPHIC=NONE
Oil companies in Bedford County are fueling money back into their community.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford Co.;
The seven petroleum terminals presented a check to the Montvale Volunteer
Fire Company, for 16-thousand- 500 dollars.
This is the first time fire-fighters have received a contribution from their
petroleum neighbors.
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IN Q=We're proud
((DONNA KING/AMOCO OIL CO.: WE'RE PROUD OF OUR COMMUNITY AND WE WANT TO KEEP
IT A SAFE COMMUNITY AND HELP MAKE A DONATION.))
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But Montvale fire officials say THEIR tank is still not full.
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((A.C. HOLLINS/MONTVALE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY: IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL IF THE
DONATIONS WOULD CONTINUE. THIS IS A GOOD START. THIS HAS NOT BEEN DONE BEFORE
AND THIS IS A GOOD START AND I'D LIKE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO KEEP IT UP.))
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OUT Q=keep it up.
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Amoco donated 5- thousand dollars-- the most of the seven oil companies.
The money will be used to help pay for a 60- thousand dollar addition to the
fire station.
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Wildlife
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-88
GRAPHIC=NONE
Last year, the Audubon Society reported a 20 percent decrease from 1993 in
the number of songbirds in the New River region.
Now the Wythe County Conservation Group is working with students and the
community to call the songbirds back.
Tracy Altizer has the story.
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SUPER=03-Wytheville;
SUPER=01-Liza Field/Wythe Conservation Group;
SUPER=01-Lockie Blevins/Tree-Planter;
SUPER=01-Kelley Jonas/Tree-Planter;
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OUT Q=Altizer, news 7.
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IN Q= nat of digging, then pouring water
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Right now it's a freshly- mowed hillside, with about 300 freshly- planted
seedlings.
But as early as next summer these 40 acres at Wytheville Community College
will have a totally different look.
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((LIZA FIELD/WYTHE CONSERVATION GROUP: WE'LL HAVE POKEWEED, SOME BRIERS,
RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, LOTS OF WEEDS. AND PEOPLE WILL LOOK DOWN HERE AND SAY
"OH THIS IS TERRIBLE, THEY'RE JUST LETTING IT GO." BUT THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE
NEED TO DO. ))
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It's called natural succession, allowing the land to return to its natural
state.
The weeds and brush will provide cover and food for quickly- disappearing
songbirds and other wildlife.
And eventually, the trees these Rural Retreat High School students are
planting will provide canopy and a pollution buffer from the interstate.
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SOT 14:15:28
((LOCKIE BLEVINS/TREE-PLANTER: A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE JUST GOING OUT, CUTTING DOWN
FORESTS AND STUFF. AND WE JUST NEED TO HELP IT GET STARTED AGAIN. ))
SOT=14:20:06
((KELLEY JONAS/TREE-PLANTER: WELL I THINK IT'S GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WE
CAN COME OUT AND HAVE A PLACE FOR THE ANIMALS TO LIVE, BECAUSE WE'RE REALLY
RUNNING THEM OFF.))
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The future sanctuary will include a secluded path for walkers and birdwatchers.
Community volunteers are invited out to plant more trees at the site on
Saturday. Tracy Altizer, News 7.
Stocks
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=six
WRITER=agi
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=NONE
On Wall Street today a rallying bond market helped the stock market regain
some of this week's big losses.
The DOW rose 38 points to close for the week at 47-hundred-42.
NASDAQ was UP eight points.
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Nurses
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#95-73
GRAPHIC=Nurses
Nurses are often the unsung heroes of the medical profession.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
The main speaker at the Virginia Nurses Association convention urges them to
speak up and participate in the changes taking place throughout the health care
industry.
Ruben Fernandez is the Vice President for Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital in
New Jersey.
SUPER=@File;
He says nurses must play an active role when a hospital plans to undergo a
major restructuring.
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IN Q=Nurses are
((RUBEN FERNANDEZ/NURSING SUPERVISOR: NURSES ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE HEALTH
CARE INDUSTRY. THEY ARE THERE WITH THE PATIENTS 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A
WEEK.))
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VO-NAT
The Carilion Health System right here in Roanoke is in the midst of a
massive restructuring it calls "re-engineering".
Carilion says a number of nurses have participated in the planning of the
project.
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ANCHOR=Keith
SS=HOLD
Fernandez does say that right now it's a great time to be a nurse, because
the need for nurses is growing like it never has before.
Among the causes: the trend toward more at-home, outpatient care, and the
growing population of senior citizens.
Comedy-Club
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#95-83
GRAPHIC=NONE
The man who brings cut-ups to the Roanoke Valley has cut a new deal to stay
in the area.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Roanoke Comedy Club owner Jimmy Butler has moved his nightspot from its
downtown confines to a more suburban environment.
Starting next Thursday, the comedy club will operate out of the (TEE-kee)
Tiki Lounge.
The Tiki Lounge is the downstairs part of the Fiji Island restaurant.
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SOT 05:43:41
IN Q=This is
((JIMMY BUTLER/ROANOKE COMEDY CLUB OWNER: THIS IS DEFINITELY DIFFERENT. I'VE
BEEN DOWNTOWN FOR 10-AND-A-HALF YEARS. SO I'M CONCERNED THAT MY CUSTOMERS WILL
FIND ME, FIRST OF ALL THAT'S THE FIRST AND FOREMOST, I WANT 'EM TO COME OUT AND
STILL ENJOY GREAT COMEDY. AND THAT'S REALLY MY ONLY CONCERN.))
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OUT Q=my only concern.
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Butler says the first act to appear at the club's new location is a comedy
troupe from Los Angeles.
SUPER=@File;
A few years ago Butler bought a building in downtown Roanoke for his club.
But he had to sell it, because the restaurant occupying half of the building
never got off the ground.
The restaurant was supposed to cover half of the building's operating costs.
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Sports Tease
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tease
GRAPHIC=NONE
And coming up, Virginia Tech prepares for a Big Big East game at Morgantown
Frank Miriello is named head coach at Washington & Lee.
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VO-NAT ENG#
And The Cleveland Indians are still alive in the World Series against the
Atlanta Braves.
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S-Series
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#s5-14
GRAPHIC=WORLD SERIES
The combatants in this year's World Series have the night off to travel back
Atlanta for game six tomorrow night.
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SUPER=03-Cleveland, OH/ABC-TBN; :00
Last night the Indians avoided elimination by beating the Braves 5-to-4 win
in game 4.
The Indians got to Braves ace Greg Maddux in the first inning, as Albert
Belle launched a two run homer into the right field seats.
Jim Thome then clinched it in the eighth, with a solo homer to deep center
off former Tech star Brad Clontz.
And the Indians now head to Atlanta down 3 games to 2, but overflowing with
confidence.
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((KENNY LOFTON/INDIANS CENTER FIELDER:))
((OREL HERSHISER/WINNING PITCHER LAST NIGHT:))
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SUPER=01-Orel Hershiser/Winning Pitcher Last Night; :27
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OUT Q=...what's going on."
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=world series
The Braves will throw Tom Glavine against Dennis Martinez tomorrow night in
game six which starts at 7:20.
S-Tech
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tf95-1
GRAPHIC=Tech football
Tomorrow afternoon in Morgantown, The Virginia Tech Hokies and the
Mountaineers will square off in a Big East Conference Games.
The Hokies are riding a five game winning streak while West Virginia has
had an up and down season.
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IN Q="I'm worried
((FRANK BEAMER/TECH HEAD COACH: ))
SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Tech Head Coach; :
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OUT Q=.....our business."
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SUPER=03-Blacksburg/Last Season; :
Tech's business is a strong finish in the Big East. And West Virginia
trails the Hokies by a game in the league standings.
Last year the Hokies beat the Mountaineers in Blacksburg. But this game is
on the Mountaineers home turf which makes it a big league game.
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SOT
IN Q="The Standings
((JIM DRUCKENMILLER/TECH QUARTERBACK: ))
((KOREY IRBY/TECH LINEBACKER: ))
SUPER=01-Jim Druckenmiller/Tech Quarterback; :
SUPER=01-Korey Irby/Tech Linebacker; :
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OUT Q=.......special teams."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=VMI Football
The V-M-I Keydets hit the road for a Southern Conference game against
Western Carolina and a one oclock kickoff.
SS=Ferrum
Ferrum has an away game tomorrow afternoon at Frostburg State. that
Kickoff is also one oclock.
S-Miriello
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S5-17
GRAPHIC=W&L
Frank Miriello has been named the 29th head football coach at Washington
and Lee University.
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SUPER=03-Lexington; :00
Miriello was named interim head coach this past May after longtime General
coach Gary Fallon died of a sudden heart attack in April.
This season, Miriello has lead the Generals to a 3-2 and 1 start; a result
of a three game winning streak. The Generals should win their fourth straight
tomorrow. They host Bridgewater; a team that has lost 21 straight.
The 50 year old informed the team of his appointment Wednesday night. The
official announcement was made yesterday. This is Miriello's first college head
coaching job.
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S-FFE
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=FFE Logo
A steady light rain has postponed several of tonights high school football
games.
But for a look at the postponements and the game that we will highlight on
Friday Football Extra lets check the boards.
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chryon motion
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold
The Richlands at Blacksburg game has also been postponed until tomorrow
night at 7 Oclock.
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