06:00-01
Headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
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VO-NAT
Halifax County authorities investigate a triple homicide.
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ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
And Democrats rebuff G-O-P attempts to take control of the General Assembly.
wx-head
(beth ad lib)
larry-head
(larry ad lib)
larry-Hello
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
Triple-Murders
ANCHOR=Mel
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=THA
TAPE#95-75
GRAPHIC=murder
We'll have the election coverage for you in just a bit -- but first --
Authorities in Halifax County are investigating a TRIPLE murder.
Police say two women and a man were found shot to death last night in their
homes.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Halifax Co./This Morning;
Two of the victims were discovered at a one story home on Wolftrap Road in
Halifax County at around 7:45.
Police this morning removed the bodies of 32- year old Joseph Siffert, Junior
and 42- year old Barbara Hackney.
Authorities say it appears they'd been shot more than once.
Police say a third victim was discovered at a neighboring mobile home.
She's been identified as Marian Hackney Martin.
Authorities have charged Martin's husband with her murder.
Raleigh Dean Martin is being held in the Halifax County jail.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=He's been
((MAJOR STEVE CASSADA/HALIFAX CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.: HE'S BEEN CHARGED WITH ONE
MURDER, BUT WE FEEL THAT THEY ARE RELATED, AT THIS TIME WE CAN'T PROVE THAT BUT
WE ARE WORKING IN THAT DIRECTION. ))
SUPER=01-Major Steve Cassada/Halifax Co. Sheriff's Department;
RUNS=:10 approx.
OUT Q=in that direction.
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VO-NAT
Police say Marion Hackney Martin and Barbara Hackney were sisters-in-law.
Authorities aren't certain of a motive, but say the crime may have been
domestic related.
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Richmond-Election
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-90
GRAPHIC=allen
Now, for the elections.
Governor George Allen asked Virginians to turn the General Assembly over to
the Republicans.
Pinnacle Page=1011 House
Voters, however, said it was NOT to be.
In the House of Delegates race, Democrats RETAINED their majority taking 52
of the 100 seats.
Republicans took 47 and there was one independent.
Pinnacle Page=1012 Senate
The two parties SPLIT the state Senate with EACH taking 20 of the 40 seats.
With an even split along party lines, Democratic Lieutenant Governor Don
Beyer would break any tie.
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=HOLD
It was TOO much for Allen, who was a NO- SHOW at the ONLY public appearance
he planned to make.
Ellen Qualls has the story.
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SOT
IN Q=They bothered at some
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night; :00
SUPER=@file; :18
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday Morning; :31
SUPER=01-Scott Leake/Va. GOP Caucus; :37
SUPER=@Beyer; 1:10
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:20
RUNS=1:34
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
(( They bothered at some point in the evening to put the state seal on the
hotel podium.
But no Governor ever came.
A fire alarm sent Republicans scurrying, and then back into the room.
A little excitement at a tense party.
In fact, all was quiet at the Executive Mansion, with no Governor ever
appearing.
The House of Delegates remained solidly Democratic.
The Senate a draw.
20 Democrats, 20 Republicans, minus the notable Hunter Andrews.
The Senate Majority leader from Hampton was one of five Democrats who lost a
seat.
For Republicans, their gains still left them questioning whether the George
Allen referendum thing was such a great idea.
sot 11:16:07
((SCOTT LEAKE/VA. GOP CAUCUS: PERHAPS EVEN BY MAKING IT A STATEWIDE THING,
MAYBE THAT HURT BUT IT HAD AN EFFECT. IT WAS A STATEWIDE PERHAPS REFERENDUM IN
ALEXANDRIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE, AND ROANOKE. BY THE SAME TOKEN THOUGH, THERE WERE
FIVE OTHER SEATS THAT CAME OUR WAY. SO WE WON MORE THAN WE LOST USING THIS
STRATEGY. OBVIOUSLY WE'D LIKE TO HAVE WON SIX. IN FACT WE JUST DIDN'T THINK
THAT WE'D EVER LOSE THREE SEATS IN THE SENATE. THAT JUST DIDN'T FIGURE INTO
THE CALCULATIONS.))
RUNS=:28
The man who'll be in the hot seat in the Senate breaking possible ties took
the high road early.
sot 08:36:24
((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: IT MEANS THAT OUR CAMPAIGN PLAN WORKED. THAT THE
CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA UNDERSTOOD THAT EDUCATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE AND
THAT VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING VIRGINIA SCHOOLS THE BEST IN
THE NATION.))
runs=:10
sot standup 11:29:56
((EVEN WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS VICTORY FOR GEORGE ALLEN OR MESSAGE TO HIS FOLLOWERS
ON THIS IMPORTANT EVENING, THERE MAY STILL BE SOME DEMOCRATS WHO ARE INTERESTED
IN JOINING A REPUBLICAN TREND. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY'RE ASKING. ELLEN QUALLS,
NEWS 7, RICHMOND.))
RUNS=:15))
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
It was indeed a sad night for Republicans in the Roanoke Valley...
Bell
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#95-93
GRAPHIC=2 shot
All FOUR Valley House and Senate candidates lost their races.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Last Night;
The biggest shocker of the evening-- the defeat of incumbent State Senator
Brandon Bell.
The freshman senator won't get to serve a second term in the seat he says
is tough for Republicans to keep.
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SOT 10:05:10
IN Q=I knew it
((SEN. BRANDON BELL/R- STATE SENATE CANDIDATE: I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE AN
UPHILL BATTLE-- FOUGHT HARD, FELT LIKE WE DID ALL THAT WE COULD. YOU CAN
ALWAYS FIND SMALL THINGS YOU'D SAY YOU WISHED YOU'D HAVE DONE OTHERWISE, BUT I
DON'T REALLY FEEL THAT'S A GOOD BY TO APPROACH THINGS. ))
SUPER=01-Sen. Brandon Bell/(R) State Senate Candidate;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=to approach things
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VO-NAT
Bell said he's unsure of what his future plans are at this point-- but he
vowed to continue fighting for conservative principles.
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Averill-Falkinburg
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#95-85
GRAPHIC=Bell
Meanwhile, Bell's disappointment was echoed by his fellow Republican
candidates.
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SOT 9:46:07 Brandon/Trixie tape
IN Q=I'm absolutely devastated
((TRIXIE AVERILL/R- HOUSE OF DELEGATES CANDIDATE: I'M ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED
OVER BRANDON'S RACE. I REALLY AM-- AND JEFF AND NEWELL, AS WELL. I DON'T
UNDERSTAND WHY BRANDON WASN'T ABLE TO PULL THAT OFF. ))
SOT falkinburg last night tape 11:17:11
((NEWELL FALKINBURG/R- HOUSE OF DELEGATES CANDIDATE: I THINK, IN MY OWN RACE,
I WAS GOING UP AGAINST A POPULAR INCUMBENT WHO HAD A RECORD THAT MOST PEOPLE
FELT WAS A PRETTY GOOD RECORD. AND IT'S PRETTY DIFFICULT TO SAY FIRE HIM AND
HIRE ME-- I CAN UNDERSTAND THE VOTERS' RELUCTANCE TO DO THAT. ))
SUPER=01-Trixie Averill/(R) House of Delegates Candidate;
SUPER=01-Newell Falkinburg/(R) House of Delegates Candidate;
RUNS=:27
OUT Q=reluctance to do that
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=none
Falkinburg was defeated by incumbent Delegate Chip Woodrum.
Cranwell
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#95-77
GRAPHIC=cranwell
Dick Cranwell returns to Richmond as the House Majority Leader, after
turning back the challenge of
SS=averill
republican Trixie Averill.
Leader=230
He WON the race with 54 percent of the vote... and he said it was a vote
AGAINST negative campaigns.
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SOT
IN Q=I look out and I see something
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- VINTON: I LOOK OUT AND I SEE SOMETHING THAT HUNDREDS OF
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS CANNOT BUY. I TELL YOU I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
AND THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.))
SUPER=@Cranwell;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=from the bottom of my heart.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton/Last Night;
Cranwell celebrated with his supporters in Vinton.
Though he faced an aggressive challenge from Averill, Cranwell says he and
his advisors decided to take the high road.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We figured
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- VINTON: WE FIGURED IT WAS GOING TO COST US ANYWHERE
FROM THREE TO FIVE POINTS IN THE RACE, BUT WE ALSO FELT VERY STRONGLY THAT AT
SOME POINT, SOMEWHERE IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS SOMEBODY HAD TO SAY YOU CAN RUN
A POSITIVE CAMPAIGN AND YOU CAN WIN, BECAUSE IF IT DOESN'T STOP IT'S GOING TO
DESTROY THE FABRIC OF OUR POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL PROCESS.))
RUNS=:24
OUT Q=and electoral process.
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=cranwell
Cranwell extended a hand to George Allen and the Republicans.
He said the parties CAN work together during the last TWO years of the
Allen administration, IF the Governor will put aside what Cranwell describes as
"strident rhetoric."
1-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
Turning now to sports -- the Express stung the Rays last night.
Mike Stevens has all the E-C-H-L details. Good morning Mike.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=howdy once
RUNS=1:16
OUT Q=little bit
$CCOFF
One-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-Joanne Polly/Custom Fit;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
(Toss to Beth)
2-weather
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=none
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=
BETH AT DESK
(LIVE LINE)
ESS 1 FULL
(WV FORECAST PAGE)
(TOSS TO BUMP)
BETH ON CAMERA
BUMP ESS 1
BREAK
CLOSED CAPTIONING
Murder
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=THA
TAPE# edit
GRAPHIC=murder
On the way -- election results, but first --
Police believe the murders of THREE people in Halifax County are related.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Halifax Co./This Morning;
Authorities have charged Raleigh Dean Martin with killing his wife, Marian.
Police say she was shot to death in her home on Wolftrap Road last night.
Authorities say TWO more victims were found at a nearby residence.
Their bodies were removed from the home this morning.
They've been identified as Joseph Siffert, Junior and Barbara Hackney.
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CLEMENT-KEEL
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#95-95
GRAPHIC=clement
In other news from Southside --
Delegate Whitt Clement has secured a WIN for the Democrats in the 20th
District.
Leader=270
Clement held onto the lead early and carried that lead throughOUT the
night, defeating Republican Nancy Keel.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((DEL. WHITT CLEMENT/D-DANVILLE:I'M VERY HAPPY ABOUT THE ELECTION, I THINK IT
INDICATED THAT PEOPLE IN SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA CERTAINLY THINK WE'RE ON THE RIGHT
PATH AND I ALSO THINK IT SENDS A MESSAGE THAT NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING DOESN'T
WORK. ))
SUPER=@Clement;
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=doesn't work.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville/Yesterday;
The 20th District race has been one of the most CLOSELY watched.
Until Keel came along, Clement had run UN- opposed for the past eight
years.
Clement defeated Keel, but the home schooling advocate and Governor Allen
supporter says she's STILL proud of her effort.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=I'm happy
((NANCY KEEL:I'M HAPPY I'VE DONE AS WELL AS I HAVE I HAD EXPECTED A LITTLE MORE
THAN I ACTUALLY HAD IN THE VOTING RECORD, BUT NEVERTHELESS I'VE RUN A GOOD
RACE. ))
SUPER=07-Nancy Keel;
RUNS=:10 approx.
OUT Q=good race.
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS=2 shot
Keel says she has NOT ruled out ANOTHER run in politics.
Hawkins-Glaise
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=THA
TAPE#95-96
GRAPHIC=2 shot
Also in Southside, a veteran lawmaker last night secured a win for
Republicans.
Leader=120
Charlie Hawkins is no stranger to politics.
He's served in the Virginia legislature for 14- years.
But he wasn't taking anything for granted with this race.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=I have
((SEN. CHARLES HAWKINS/R-CHATHAM: I HAVE WORKED HARD FOR FOUR YEARS TRYING TO
PROVE THAT I AM UP TO THE JOB, AND THIS I THINK GIVES ME THIS APPROVAL. ))
SUPER=@Hawkins;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=this approval.
SUPER=03-Chatham/Last Night;
Hawkins is a small businessman in Chatham.
But he says he won't be taking anytime off in the near future.
Hawkins' challenger, Joyce Glaise, isn't taking any time off either.
Surrounded by supporters, the Danville City Councilwoman said she isn't
bitter, she's looking forward to the future.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We're not
((JOYCE GLAISE: WE'RE NOT GOING TO LET THIS UNITY STOP RIGHT HERE, WE'RE GOING
TO KEEP ON MOVING FORWARD, WE'RE GOING TO KEEP ON WORKING. ))
SUPER=07-Joyce Glaise;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=keep on working. sound of clapping.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Glaise
And, keeping with that spirit, Glaise would only say she isn't ruling out
another run for public office.
Linkous-Shuler
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morning
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-99
Leader=220
Meantime, freshman Delegate Jim Shuler holds onto his seat in the 12th House
District.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Christiansburg/Last Night;
The Blacksburg veterinarian campaigned two years ago and again this year on
a pledge to secure and preserve funding for public and higher education.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 22:05:43
IN Q=
((DEL. JIM SHULER/(D) BLACKSBURG: EDUCATION IS WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS FOUGHT FOR,
WHAT I THINK IS OUR BEST FUTURE, AND I THINK IT'S A GOOD STATEMENT FROM ALL THE
VOTERS HERE IN THE 12TH DISTRICT THAT JIM SHULER STOOD UP FOR WHAT THEY
BELIEVED IN. ))
SUPER=01-Del. Jim Shuler/(D) Blacksburg;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=they believed in.
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VO-NAT
Shuler was challenged by Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Chairman
Larry Linkous.
Linkous told supporters last night he learned a lot from the race, and
wouldn't trade the experience.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 22:45:12
IN Q=
((LARRY LINKOUS/(R) CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE: WE'VE MET SO MANY NEW PEOPLE, NOT
ONLY IN THIS AREA BUT ACROSS THE STATE. IT'S BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, I'D
RECOMMEND IT TO ANYBODY AND I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE. ))
SUPER=01-Larry Linkous/(R) Candidate for Delegate;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=everything you've done.
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VO-NAT
The 12th district covers half of Giles County and half of Montgomery County.
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Two-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-Stevie Long/Certified Personal Trainer;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2Headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
Here's a look at today's top stories.
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VO-NAT
Three people are dead and a fourth in police custody following a shooting in
Halifax County.
Authorities say the suspect is the husband of one of the victims.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Beth
The Democrats keep a majority in the House of Delegates and cinch a 20-20
deadlock in the Senate.
Yesterday's results thwarted a Republican bid to take control of the
legislature for the first time.
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VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
One political analyst says the G-O-P's failure to control the General
Assembly is a debacle for Governor Allen.
Yesterday's Republican loses were too much for Allen who failed to make
his only planned public appearance.
(----------------)
And that's what's making news on this Wednesday, November 8th.
ANCHOR=Beth
Stick around. News 7 will continue.
larry-Hello
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
Homicide
ANCHOR=Mel
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=THA
TAPE#95-75
GRAPHIC=murder
We've got lots of elections results to talk about this morning, but first --
Authorities in Halifax County are investigating a TRIPLE murder.
Police say two women and a man were found shot to death last night in their
homes.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Halifax Co./This Morning;
Two of the victims were discovered at a one story home on Wolftrap Road in
Halifax County at around 7:45.
Police this morning removed the bodies of 32- year old Joseph Siffert, Junior
and 42- year old Barbara Hackney.
Authorities say it appears they'd been shot more than once.
Police say a third victim was discovered at a neighboring mobile home.
She's been identified as Marian Hackney Martin.
Authorities have charged Martin's husband with her murder.
Raleigh Dean Martin is being held in the Halifax County jail.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=He's been
((MAJOR STEVE CASSADA/HALIFAX CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.: HE'S BEEN CHARGED WITH ONE
MURDER, BUT WE FEEL THAT THEY ARE RELATED, AT THIS TIME WE CAN'T PROVE THAT BUT
WE ARE WORKING IN THAT DIRECTION. ))
SUPER=01-Major Steve Cassada/Halifax Co. Sheriff's Department;
RUNS=:10 approx.
OUT Q=in that direction.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Authorities aren't certain of a motive, but say the crime may have been
domestic related.
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Allen-React
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-90
GRAPHIC=Democrats
Now for the election news.
Democrats have held on to control of the House of Delegates by a slim margin
and have retained half of the 40 state Senate seats.
Pinnacle Page=1011 House
In the House of Delegates, democrats won 52 of the 100 seats.
Republicans took 47 and there was one independent.
Pinnacle Page=1012 Senate
Republicans and Democrats each won 20 state senate seats.
With an even split along party lines, Democratic Lieutenant Governor Don
Beyer would break any tie.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=allen
Governor George Allen campaigned hard this year hoping Republicans could
pull a majority in the General Assembly.
But, the loss was too much for Allen.
He didn't even show up at the only public appearance he'd planned to make.
Ellen Qualls has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=They bothered at some
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night; :00
SUPER=@file; :18
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday Morning; :31
SUPER=01-Scott Leake/Va. GOP Caucus; :37
SUPER=@Beyer; 1:10
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:20
RUNS=1:34
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
(( They bothered at some point in the evening to put the state seal on the
hotel podium.
But no Governor ever came.
A fire alarm sent Republicans scurrying, and then back into the room.
A little excitement at a tense party.
In fact, all was quiet at the Executive Mansion, with no Governor ever
appearing.
The House of Delegates remained solidly Democratic.
The Senate a draw.
20 Democrats, 20 Republicans, minus the notable Hunter Andrews.
The Senate Majority leader from Hampton was one of five Democrats who lost a
seat.
For Republicans, their gains still left them questioning whether the George
Allen referendum thing was such a great idea.
sot 11:16:07
((SCOTT LEAKE/VA. GOP CAUCUS: PERHAPS EVEN BY MAKING IT A STATEWIDE THING,
MAYBE THAT HURT BUT IT HAD AN EFFECT. IT WAS A STATEWIDE PERHAPS REFERENDUM IN
ALEXANDRIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE, AND ROANOKE. BY THE SAME TOKEN THOUGH, THERE WERE
FIVE OTHER SEATS THAT CAME OUR WAY. SO WE WON MORE THAN WE LOST USING THIS
STRATEGY. OBVIOUSLY WE'D LIKE TO HAVE WON SIX. IN FACT WE JUST DIDN'T THINK
THAT WE'D EVER LOSE THREE SEATS IN THE SENATE. THAT JUST DIDN'T FIGURE INTO
THE CALCULATIONS.))
RUNS=:28
The man who'll be in the hot seat in the Senate breaking possible ties took
the high road early.
sot 08:36:24
((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: IT MEANS THAT OUR CAMPAIGN PLAN WORKED. THAT THE
CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA UNDERSTOOD THAT EDUCATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE AND
THAT VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING VIRGINIA SCHOOLS THE BEST IN
THE NATION.))
runs=:10
sot standup 11:29:56
((EVEN WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS VICTORY FOR GEORGE ALLEN OR MESSAGE TO HIS FOLLOWERS
ON THIS IMPORTANT EVENING, THERE MAY STILL BE SOME DEMOCRATS WHO ARE INTERESTED
IN JOINING A REPUBLICAN TREND. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY'RE ASKING. ELLEN QUALLS,
NEWS 7, RICHMOND.))
RUNS=:15))
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meantime, the Democratic ticket in Roanoke had cause to celebrate last
night.
Edwards
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#95-81
GRAPHIC=2 shot
Len Besthoff reports the party scored a THREE-way sweep on the legislative
seats up for grabs.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Look out Allen
SUPER=01-Victoria Ainsworth-Ray/Democrat; :00
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Last Night; :05 (quick!)
SUPER=@Bowers; :18
SUPER=01-John Edwards/(D)Senate Elect; :39
SUPER=@Len2; :53
RUNS=1:00
OUT Q=LB, News-7.
((
(/////SOT/////)
SOT DEMOCRATS ONE 09:06:09
IN Q=We're taking
((VICTORIA AINSWORTH-RAY/DEMOCRAT: WE'RE TAKING BACK THE HOUSE. WE'RE GONNA
TAKE OVER. LOOK OUT ALLEN CAUSE HERE WE COME!))
RUNS=:02
OUT Q=here we come.
Roanoke Democrats have a lot to cheer about.
Delegate Vic Thomas retained his seat, so did Chip Woodrum; the biggest
surprise was that John Edwards toppled his opponent, Republican Senator Brandon
Bell, an incumbent.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT off Edwards tape 00:18:21 cover end of sound w/ cutaway
IN Q=I can hear it
((MAYOR DAVID BOWERS/D-ROANOKE: I CAN HEAR IT NOW. IN THE HALLOWED HALLS OF
THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM
ROANOKE...JOHN EDWARDS...(CLAPPING...) ))
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=John Edwards! (clapping)
(/////SOT/////)
SOT off Edwards tape 00:26:41
IN Q=I think
((JOHN EDWARD/D-SENATOR ELECT: I THINK THAT THE CITIZENS OF THIS VALLEY SENT A
STRONG MESSAGE. THEY WANT A SENATOR THAT WILL STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT FOR THE
INTERESTS OF THIS VALLEY. AND THAT'S WHAT I WILL DO IN RICHMOND!(CLAPPING)))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=will do in Richmond!
City Democrats say the only thing they're losing as a result of the Edwards
victory is a good vice-mayor.
Len Besthoff, News-7. ))
React-Cranwell
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#95-83
GRAPHIC=cranwell
The Democrats RETAINED control of the General Assembly, but Delegate Dick
Cranwell -- who won his race against Trixie Averill -- says it's up to the
Republicans to decide WHAT kind of political climate lawmakers will return to
in January.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton/Last Night;
As he celebrated with supporters last night in Vinton, Cranwell said he was
extending his hand to Governor Allen.
Cranwell said he is willing to put his anger aside, IF republicans are
willing to work with the democrats.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=I think that if the Governor
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- VINTON: I THINK THAT IF THE GOVERNOR WILL LAY ASIDE THE
STRIDENT RHETORIC AND THE IN- YOUR- FACE POLITICS AND SIT DOWN WITH THOSE OF US
WHO WANT TO MOVE VIRGINIA FORWARD, I THINK THAT HE CAN ACCOMPLISH A LOT IN THE
LAST TWO YEARS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION.))
SUPER=@Cranwell
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=of his administration.
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=hold
Cranwell says he hopes lawmakers will REVISIT the state's prison building
program, move to REDUCE class size in public schools, and invest 200- million
dollars in higher education.
3-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
Well, the Republicans may have lost the General Assembly, but at least Jim
Druckenmiller got his helmet back.
Mike Stevens has the details in sports.
Good morning Mike.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=and good morning
RUNS=2:28
OUT Q=everybody
$CCOFF
Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
SS=none
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SOT
IN Q=(nat sot music)
RUNS=1:50
OUT Q=BACK to you (music under)
Three-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-John Ware/Fitness Professional;
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Halifax-Murders
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We'll have election results for you in a few minutes, but first --
A TRIPLE murder in Halifax County is under investigation.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Halifax Co./This Morning;
Police have charged Marian Hackney Martin's husband with her murder.
His wife was found shot to death in her mobile home on Wolftrap Road last
night.
Raleigh Dean Martin is now in jail.
Authorities also discovered the bodies of two more victims at a nearby home.
Police say they do believe the crimes are related.
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Newman-Bryant
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NEWSCAST=Mornin'
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Turning to the elections --
Even though the Democrats RETAINED control of the General Assembly,
SS=republicans
Central Virginia Republicans had PLENTY to smile about last night.
THEY captured a Democratic state senate seat, and held onto their OWN seat
in the House of Delegates.
Leader=140 (23rd Senate)
Steve Newman DEFEATED Barbara Coleman.
Leader=280 (23rd House)
While Preston Bryant fills the seat Newman vacated by defeating Gil Cobbs.
Steve Smallshaw has more.
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IN Q=What an exciting
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Newman/(R) 23rd Dist. State Senator; :23
SUPER=01-Preston Bryant/(R) 23rd Dist. Delegate; :48
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OUT Q=News7, Lynchburg.
(( 21:15:25 natsot
((STEVE NEWMAN: WHAT AN EXCITING NIGHT FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY..))
RUNS=:03
It was indeed a night of handshakes, hugs and hoorays for the G-O-P in
central Virginia.
While they watched their party try to wrest statewide control from the
Democrats, Republicans here were all smiles.
As expected, Steve Newman had an easy time in his Senate campaign against
newcomer Barbara Coleman.. the last- minute choice of 23rd District Democrats.
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SOT 21:26:00
IN Q=We've been talking
((STEVE NEWMAN/R- 23RD DIST. STATE SENATOR: WE'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT HOW WE
WANT CENTRAL VIRGINIA TO BE PRO- JOBS AND PRO- FAMILY, AND WE ARE PROUD TONIGHT
THAT WE WERE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE THAT MESSAGE AND THEY ENDORSED THAT FOR US
TONIGHT.))
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OUT Q=for us tonight.
Newman says it was just as important that Preston Bryant will join him in
Richmond.
The first- term Lynchburg city councilman won a hardfought campaign against
two- time Democratic candidate Gil Cobbs.
Bryant credited Newman with making the difference in his campaign.
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SOT 21:08:52
IN Q=Early on we
((PRESTON BRYANT/R- 23RD DIST. DELEGATE: EARLY ON WE WERE RUNNING OUR CAMPAIGN
ON A SHOESTRING. WE ALWAYS KNOW THAT THE EARLY MONEY IS THE BIG MONEY AND EARLY
MONEY MEANS AS MUCH AS ALL THE LATE MONEY, BUT FOLKS IT JUST WASN'T COMING,
EXCEPT FOR ALL THE SUPPORT THE NEWMAN CAMPAIGN GAVE US. THE WORDS OF EXPERTISE,
THE WORDS OF ADVICE, THE WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.))
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OUT Q=words of encouragement.
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SU
IN Q=Add Newman's
((While the results may have been different statewide, Tuesday night's
victories give the GOP a rock solid majority here in central Virginia.
Residents from Amherst to Chatham can now claim a Republican as their
representative. Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))
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OUT Q=News7, Lynchburg.))
Bedford
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NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#95-92
GRAPHIC=election 95
In other election news --
Leader=418 & 419 (City and County Consolidation)
Voters in Bedford County and City said a resounding NO to consolidation.
Supporters of the referendum will now have to wait four years to try again.
Leader=421 Sheriff's race
And after early returns the Sheriff's race appeared to be decided.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford Co./Last Night;
Mike Brown has been unofficially voted in as the new sheriff of Bedford
County.
He says the nation wide trend of Republican popularity was part of his
success.
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SOT 09:35:12
IN Q=Definitely I believe
((MIKE BROWN/SHERIFF ELECT: ))
SUPER=01-Mike Brown/Sheriff Elect;
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=tote board now.
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VO-NAT
Out going sheriff Carl Wells says after 30 plus years of campaigning it's
nice to be a spectator.
He also say's his wife has plans for him.
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SOT 07:59:48
IN Q=
((CARL WELLS/RETIRING SHERIFF: ))
SUPER=01-Carl Wells/Retiring Sheriff;
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=do well do.
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VO-NAT
Once the results become official Mike Brown will take office on the first
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of January.
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