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1-News-Head

ANCHOR=Ron
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Coming up on news seven at six police in Amherst County need the public's help in solving murder mystery.
And as Thanksgiving weekend comes to close millions of American return home.
We'll have a live report on traffic conditions.

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Sports-Head

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE

In sports, The Eagles beat the Redskins at R-F-K Dan Marino rewrites the N-F-L record book again and Chris Slade is a hero in New England's win over Buffalo.
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WX-Head
TALENT=Kimberly
SS=None

Unseasonably warm temperatures today-- and even higher numbers tomorrow.
A mild forecast to get you through as you head back to work.

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AMHERST-FOLLOW

ANCHOR=RON
NEWSCAST=SIX
WRITER=DAL
TAPE# 95-108
GRAPHIC=Unsolved Murder

Police in Amherst County say they need the public's help to further their investigation of the death of a Lynchburg woman.
The body of 25-year old Robin Jeanette Burge was found Wednesday.
Now investigators want to talk with anyone who might have seen the victim on Thursday, November 16th.
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((DUVAL DOSS/AMHERST COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: WE'RE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME TRACING HER ACTIVITIES THE LAST FEW DAYS. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL HAVE SEEN HER AT A LATER TIME THEN WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT.))
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Two hunters found Burge's body in the eastern end of Amherst County on a river bank.
Police say she had been shot several times.
Investigators believe Burge was shot then dumped in the river. picture
Family members say it had been two years since they last saw her.
Burge had apparently broken off all contact with them after she returned home from the Navy.
Burge was in her mid 20's, about 5-foot 5 inches tall.
If you have seen this woman contact the Amherst County Sheriff's Department at 804- 9-2-9- 93-hundred.
That's area code 804-9-2-9- 93-hundred.
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Rocky-Ax

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=none

In Rocky Mount, a five- year- old boy is in the hospital after falling off a Christmas float.
The boy apparently was riding on a haywagon when he fell.
The wagon then stuck the boy.
It happened around 4-30 this afternoon.
He was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital and later flown to Roanoke Memorial.
No word yet on his condition.

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Holiday-Traffic

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 95-107
GRAPHIC=None

State troopers are bracing for a busy night.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year. Dble box Ron/Denise
Denise Allen is in Roanoke County.
Denise, how is traffic moving on 81 this evening?
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Traffic is moving but state police say this is probably the peak time for travelers to be returning home.
Triple-A estimates about 30 million motorists nationwide hit the highways this weekend.
Here on the I-81 corridor there's the usual truck traffic, combined with students heading back to school and vacationers heading home after the holiday.
State police say all that makes for a busy day. Roll cue:makes for a busy day.
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((TROOPER K.C.KOZAR/STATE POLICE: TRAFFIC'S BEEN GETTING HEAVY SINCE NOON TIME. PROBABLY THE PEAK IS GOING TO BE THIS AFTERNOON BETWEEN THREE AND 8 O'CLOCK TONIGHT. EVERYBODY WILL BE HEADING BACK HOME.))
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So far there have been no serious accidents on this stretch of 81 to tie up traffic.
State police say in traffic like this, one accident usually leads to a chain reaction.
So they're working on prevention.
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SOT 13:32:04
IN Q=We're looking for
((TROOPER K.C. KOZAR/STATE POLICE: WE'RE LOOKING PEOPLE THAT'S FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE, TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. SOMEBODY GETS IMPATIENT AND THEY TRY TO GO ON THE SHOULDER TO GET AROUND TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS IT CREATES A BIG TRAFFIC JAM.))
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(denise ad lib)

So far this day has been smooth compared to the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
Ron, if you recall, it was a raining and about 12 cars were involved in a chain reaction collision. Dbl Box Denise/Ron
(HAS THE CONSTRUCTION ON INTERSTATE AFFECTED TRAFFIC AT ALL?
DENISE HAVE THE STATE POLICE PUT MORE TROOPERS ON THE ROAD FOR TONIGHT?
Ron there are more troopers on the highway tonight.
And they say the high volume of traffic should keep speeding down, so they're on the look out for reckless drivers.)

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Dole-Gramm

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=Dole, Bob

Senator Bob Dole of Kansas is way ahead of rival Republican presidential candidates in terms of raising money from Virginians.
Dole has collected nearly 800-thousand dollars in mostly large donations.
SS=Gramm, Phil

A distant second is Senator Phil Gramm of Texas.
He's raised 167-thousand dollars from Virginians.
According to Federal Election Commission reports, Virginia residents have given almost one-point-seven MILLION dollars to presidential hopefuls.
SS=Clinton, Bill

President Clinton has raised about a half-MILLION dollars from supporters in the commonwealth.

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Warner

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=Warner, John

Virginia Senator John Warner pledged today to keep an open mind on President Clinton's Bosnia policy.
The Republican senator, appearing on "Meet the Press," suggested that congressional approval of Clinton's plan to contribute 20-thousand U-S ground forces is possible.
But Warner said he must be assured there will be -- quote -- "no cut-and-run if we endure casualties."

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HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE

Coming up on News-7,
Winter is just around the corner.
We'll have some tips from Emergency officials on how to be prepared in case of emergency.
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VO-NAT

And not all people think winter weather is bad.
Skiers were out in droves enjoying the early snow at Snowshoe this Thanksgiving holiday.
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ANCHOR=Kimberly
wx ad lib
Well, the holiday weekend is ending on a warm note--
Temperatures today were as much as 10 degrees ABOVE normal.
Southerly winds are going to keep blowing that warm air in our direction.
Let's enjoy it while we can-- we'll be cooling off considerably by the middle of the week.
More on that a little later on.
Please stay with us. MUSIC UP FULL
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Business-Review

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#=BIZ
GRAPHIC=BUSINESS REVIEW

Galax gets a high-tech tenant, and a big buyout gives some central Virginia workers a new boss.
Len Besthoff recaps the week's top economic stories in southwest and central Virginia with the News-7 Business Review.
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The annual burley tobacco market opened this week in Virginia.
Experts predict farmers will fetch a higher price per pound than last year.
Galax is breaking away from traditional industries and moving toward high-tech.
An electronic circuit board maker named PCS has set up shop there with 15 employees.
Montgomery County has voted NOT to rezone land for the Smart Road.
This puts the project and some economic development prospects in jeopardy.
The Danville Register and Bee is up for sale again.
A judge ruled the bank selling the paper can back out of deal it had made with a local publisher.
Interco will buy the furniture division of Armstrong World Industries.
The deal is not expected to impact Armstrong employees in Appomattox and Brookneal.
Former Dominion Bankshares CEO Warner Dalhouse has become chairman of the board at Shenandoah Life.
Dalhouse currently serves as chairman of the board at First Union of Virginia, which bought Dominion two years ago.
The company operating the Radford Arsenal has offered a new voluntary retirement program to workers.
About 160 full time salaried workers are eligible.
And the Dow Jones broke a big milestone this week, surpassing the 5000 barrier for the first time.
Len Besthoff, with the News-7 Business Review. Nat Sot
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Business News

Also this week, Sprint-Centel-Virginia will reduce its business office in Martinsville from 40 to three people.
The phone company will move the customer service positions to its other offices in South Boston and Charlottesville.
The displaced workers in Martinsville will have the option of transferring there.
The company says the shift should be completed by June.

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Roanoke-Electric

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# 95-104
GRAPHIC=Business News

A strong final quarter capped off a year of good results for Roanoke Electric Steel.
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VO-NAT

The company says its fourth quarter earnings were up 54-percent compared to a year ago.
For the full 12 months, RESCO's earnings were up 131-percent.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=HOLD

Chief executive officer Donald Smith lists a few reasons for the company's success.
He credits higher selling prices, lower costs, and a rebound by the construction industry.

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Snowshoe

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# net-b
GRAPHIC=Skiing

A record number of skiers visited the Snowshoe Mountain Resort this Thanksgiving holiday.
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VO-NAT
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The resort has recorded over 11-thousand 500 skier-visits since Thursday.
That's a 72 percent increase over their previous record set in 19-81.
Snowshoe has received over 50 inches of natural snow this month, compared to three inches last November.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Skiing

West Virginia ski resorts are offering an abundance of options this season in an effort to attract more customers.
Five miles from Snowshoe, Elk River offers cross-country skiing trails as well as a bed and breakfast inn.
Winterplace, near Beckley, is offering a new snowboard park.
Alpine Lake in Preston County, is offering ice skating and a new feature for sledders: a tow rope for returns up the mountain.
(Kuh-NANE) Canaan Valley is home to Canaan Valley Golf and Ski Resort, Timberline Four Seasons Resort, and White Grass Ski Touring Center.
White Grass and Timberline also offer cross-country skiing.

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Winter-Prep

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=rjo
TAPE# 95-93
GRAPHIC=None

With snow and freezing rain on the horizon the Virginia Department of Emergency Services says residents should prepare for winter weather.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-VDOT Tape;

In recent years, Virginians have had to deal with massive snow drifts, closed highways, and prolonged power outages.
To prepare for the inevitable Emergency officials offer these winter weather tips. PRE PRO
Make sure you have an emergency supply of water and non-perishable foods.
Have a flashlight and battery-powered radio, with extra batteries-- a first-aid kit and additional prescription medication.
They suggest your car be in good running order. Check all your fluid levels and tire pressures.
To keep your water pipes from freezing wrap them in insulation.
These are just a few suggestions.
For more information about winter weather preparedness call the Virginia Department of Emergency Services at 804-674-2499.
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MUSIC ON TAPE
ANCHOR=Ron
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Coming up,
A root used in Asia and harvested here in Virginia is grabbing top dollar this year.
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VO-NAT

And some christmas trees have made it to the top of the First Union Tower.
We'll show you why when we come back.
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Martinsville-Literacy

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=kmc
TAPE# 95-105
GRAPHIC=None

Martinsville- Henry County has a 23- percent illiteracy rate.
But an award-winning program encouraging youngsters to read is helping to curb the problem.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville/Tuesday;

The Literacy Volunteers of Martinsville- Henry County sponsor a reading program at Memorial Hospital.
Volunteers read to children-- ages three and up-- while they sit in the hospital's E-R waiting room.
But the program isn't just for kids-- it's for grown- ups, too.
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((BILL PETERSON/LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF MARTINSVILLE/HENRY COUNTY: YOU CAN SEE THEM SMILE WHEN THEY HEAR A CHILD'S BOOK READ. WE UNPLUG THE TELEVISION SET SO THEY DON'T HAVE THAT DISTRACTION. AND SO, IT IS QUIET AND THE CHILDREN LOVE TO SIT HERE AND LISTEN, AND THE PARENTS LIKE IT, TOO. ))
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Although its been around for about a year the program is already getting state- wide attention.
The group won this trophy for being recognized by the state board of volunteerism.
More than 70 volunteers make the program work.
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((SHANNON PRIGGEN/LITERACY PROGRAM VOLUNTEER: I COME ACROSS SOME KIDS THAT ARE REALLY SHY AND THEY FEEL LIKE THEY CAN'T READ WELL. BUT ONCE I GET THEM STARTED, THEY'RE GREAT READERS. AND I TRY TO ENCOURAGE THEM AND MAKE THEM FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES. ))
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The program is the only one of its kind in the state.
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Ginseng

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# net-a; edit of 95-64 (Genseng)
GRAPHIC=None

This year's crop of ginseng root from the Appalachian Mountains is ringing up to 500-dollars a pound, more than twice last year's price.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Floyd Co./File Tape;

The root is used as a remedy in Asia for anything from headaches to impotency.
Those that harvest the root are worried the high prices will result in an influx of people who want to make a quick buck.
They're worried the new-comers won't leave enough wild ginseng roots for future growth.
In 19-93, Virginia exported over ten-thousand pounds of wild Ginseng.
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Festival-Trees

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 95-106
GRAPHIC=Christmas

The halls of the First Union Tower are decked for the holidays.
Actually it's the 21st floor that's adorned with Christmas trimmings.
Christmas trees have taken over the top floor as a part of the annual Festival of Trees competition.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Businesses pay an entry fee to the Mental Health Association, which sponsors the event.
Visitors to the festival then vote on the tree they like the best.
This is the Associations biggest fund raiser of the year.
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((RITA GLINIECKI/MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. VOLUNTEER: WE DO SUPPORT GROUPS FOR LIKE DEPRESSION AND PARENTS WHO HAVE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN. WE HAVE AN INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM. WE DO LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.))
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VO-NAT

You can take a peek at the trees weekdays and Saturdays from 10 until nine.
And on Sundays from noon until seven.
The exhibit runs through December 23rd.
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Sports Tease

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tease
GRAPHIC=NONE

And coming up, Virginia Tech is waiting to hear where they will go bowling this season The Eagles beat the Redskins at R-F-K.
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and Dan Marino has broken the N-F-L record for career touchdown passes even though his Dolphins come up short today.
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S-Tech

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S5-24
GRAPHIC=TEch Football

Virginia Tech Athletic officials will be very busy this week lobbying for the Hokies to receive a major bowl bid.
The Hokies would like the Big East Alliance bid which could land them in the Orange Bowl.
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But those hopes may have been crushed last night when the Miami Hurricanes came from behind to beat Syracuse in Miami.
Since the Big East has no tie breaker system the Sugar and Orange Bowls can choose which team they want.
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Big East Logo

Tech finished its season winning nine straight games including the come back against Virginia.
The Hokies are co-Champions with the Hurricanes in the conference with 6 and 1 records.

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S-Rose

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S5-26
GRAPHIC=College Football

While Tech's bowl picture remains cloudy, Northwestern is headed to the Rose Bowl.
The Wildcats are Big Ten champions for only the second time in school history and they got all the help they needed when 18-th ranked Michigan shocked second ranked Ohio State 31 to 23.
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S-Poll

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=College Football

Northwestern finishes the regular season third in this weeks Associated Press college football poll while Tech is ranked 13-th and Virginia, which is headed to the Peach Bowl, is 19-th.
And here's a look at the top 25.
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S-Dukes

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S5-22
GRAPHIC=College Football

James Madison saw its chances at a national title end yesterday in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina.
Appalachian State remained unbeaten by beating The Dukes 31 to 24 in the Division One Double-A playoffs.
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The Mountaineers rolled into Kidd Brewer Stadium to begin their drive to a national title.
Trailing 3 to nothing Madison's Mike Cawly hooks up with Ed Perry on the 31 yard touchdown pass to make it 7 to 3 Dukes.
The Mountaineers came right back Damon Scott takes the hand off and scores from 35 yards out to make it 10 to 7 Appy State.
James Madison rallied Cawley hits Mike Woolever on the short touchdown pass and the two point conversion tied the game at 17 to 17 at the half.
But Scott Would put the SUPER=36-Appalachian State/=31/James
Madison/=24;Mountaineers ahead for good when he scores on this play and
Appalachian State wins it 31 to 24.
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S-Skins

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#RS95-1
GRAPHIC=Skins/Eagles

Ricky Watters rushed for over 100 yards giving him a thousand on the season and he scored two touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Redskins 14 to 7.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Washington, DC/FOX SPORTS; :

Heath Shuler got the start at quarterback for the Redskins today.
Early in the game he hits Mark Logan he carries the ball for a 32 yard gain but the drive was stopped and Washington turned the ball over to the Eagles.
Eagle quarterback Rodney Peete then hands off to Watters he scores from 8 yards out the extra point was missed but Philly led the game 6 to nothing.
The Redskins got on the board in the fourth quarter when Shuler hands off to Terry Allen he scores from the seven to make it 7 to 6 Washington.
But Watters would have the final
SUPER=30-Philadelphia/=14/Washington/==7;word he scores from the one yard
line the two point conversion was good and the Eagles win the game 14 to 7.
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S-Miami

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#FB95-1
GRAPHIC=Dolphins/Colts

Miami quarterback Dan Marino broke the N-F-L career touchdown passes record this afternoon but it wasn't enough as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Dolphins 36 to 28.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Indianapolis, IN/NBC SPORTS; :

While Marino was chasing the record Colt Quarterback Jim Harbaugh was hot himself.
With over 4-minutes left in the first quarter he hooks up with Aaron Bailey on this 34 yard touchdown pass his second of the game the Colts led 14 to nothing.
Then in the second quarter Harbaugh hits tailback Marshall Faulk in the end zone from 7 yards out and the Colts were cruising 24 to nothing.
Marino then passes to keith Byars SUPER=30-Indianapolis/=36/Miami/=28;he
breaks tackles and scores from the six giving Marino 343 for his career breaking Fran Tarkenton's record but the Colts win the game 36 to 28.
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S-NFL

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NFL LOGO

Brett Favre passed for three touchdowns as the Packers beat the Buccaneers this afternoon.
Kevin Butlers 37 yard field goal with sevens seconds ended Chicago's three game losing streak.
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SUPER=03-Orchard Park, NY/NBC SPORTS; :

And at Orchard Park, New England scored two touchdowns in the final two minutes the big one from former U-V-A star Chris Slade. He picks off the Jim Kelly Pass and returns it 27 yards for the winning touchdown with 57 seconds left.
For all of today's N-F-L scores lets go to the boards.
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S-Roanoke

ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S5-23
GRAPHIC=Roanoke College

Roanoke College hit the road today for a game at Ferrum in conjunction with a canned food drive for the St. James Community Center.
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SUPER=03-Ferrum/Maroons vs Panthers; :

Although its only an hour drive The Maroons were making their first trip to Ferrum's Swartz Gymnasium.
Roanoke led by 19 at the half but the Panthers try to get back in it Blue Cook scores in the post.
Then John Maher scores in transition off the Pass from Nathan Hungate and the Maroons added to their lead.
The Maroons were to much Jason SUPER=34-Roanoke/===/Ferrum/===;Bishop
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