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One of Virginia's most infamous inmates tells his story on the Internet.
We'll examine one of Jens Soering's appeal points on NEWS 7 tonight.
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And hear from the number one prospect for state Republican Party chairman- -a member of the Allen cabinet.

Sports-Head


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In sports, Mike Stevens and Roy Stanley will join us from Lexington for a report on tonight's WDBJ live basketball broadcasts, The Hokies tell what they're doing while they wait for a bowl bid,
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and we will have highlights from UVa's win over William and Mary.
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Soering


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#95-99
GRAPHIC=Soering


The young man who's serving a double life sentence for killing Derek and Nancy Haysom a decade ago has published his life story on the Internet.
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"Mortal Thoughts," by Jens Soering is to be the springboard for a new appeal of his murder conviction.
The 12- chapter autobiography tells of Soering's infatuation with Elizabeth Haysom and offers what he calls a "blow-by-blow description" of the trial and everything that led up to it.
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Haysom testified that Soering got carried away- -acting out an idle fantasy of hers- -wishing her parents were dead.
HE says SHE killed them and got HIM to take the rap.
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((JENS SOERING: BASICALLY, WE DECIDED THE ONLY WAY I COULD HELP HER--THAT COULD POSSIBLY WORK- -WAS FOR ME TO ACCEPT THE BLAME FOR WHAT SHE'D DONE.))
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Most of his latest claims have already been heard on direct appeal and rejected.
Soering HAS set forth one new point, challenging his trial lawyer's effectiveness.
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He says Rick Neaton admits he was under a "mental disability" at the time of the trial and that the Detroit lawyer has since "lost his license."
The Michigan State Bar and the Attorney Discipline Board confirm that Neaton was suspended from practicing law two years ago for misappropriation of funds, misrepresentation and neglect of a client.
A second disciplinary action against Neaton is still pending in Michigan.
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Neaton's problems could be enough to get Soering a new trial.

Henry-Fatal


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A pedestrian in Henry County was struck and killed this morning as he walked across Route 58.
State Police say 61-year old Wilham Brockman of Martinsville was struck by the vehicle driven by Debra Smith of Henry County.
Brockman died at the Hospital.

Gammon


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-95
GRAPHIC=NONE


A Carroll County judge will decide next month whether a confession from a 17- year- old alleged murderer may be used against him at trial.
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Attorneys for Chris Gammon argued today the teen's mother should have been present when police questioned him about the shooting of his father and stepmother a year ago.
Gary Gammon was killed and his wife critically injured in the home they shared with Chris and his older brother Willie Gammon, who is also charged with murder.
Prosecutor Greg Goad argued Chris waived his rights and gave his statement voluntarily, and never asked to have anyone present.
His trial has not been set. Willie's is scheduled February 12th.
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L'burg-Rape


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#95-104
GRAPHIC=NONE


Lynchburg police are searching for a man they say abducted and raped a city woman over the weekend.
Police say around 5:30 Sunday evening, the man forced his way into the victim's car, and forced her to drive on Route 460 for several hours before raping her.
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He's described as a black male in his mid- 30's, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, medium build with a mustache and beard.
He was wearing a long, dark brown coat and dark clothing.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact the Lynchburg police.
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GOP


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=EQU
TAPE#95-96
GRAPHIC=Republicans


Virginia Republican chairman Pat McSweeney says he would NOT have been doing his job for the party if people liked him enough to re-elect him.
So after a colorful four years, he happily says he won't run again next year.
Ellen Qualls says controversy already surrounds the only other person who wants the job -- a member of George Allen's cabinet.
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(( Secretary of the Administration Mike Thomas wanted McSweeney gone in 1993.
That's when the George Allen won over a million votes -- and still blamed McSweeney for NOT supporting him more.
But Thomas says the campaign feuds are yesterday's news -- he's ready to serve as both a Cabinet Secretary and a party chairman.
McSweeney's NOT supporting his bid.
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((PAT MCSWEENEY/VA. REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN: PARTIES IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHO TAKE OVER TEND TO PUT IN SOMEONE WHO IS NOTHING MORE THAN THE LONG ARM OF THE PRESIDENT. AND THE PARTY GOES DOWNHILL. INSTEAD OF BUILDING GRASS ROOTS.))
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((PAT MCSWEENEY/VA. REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN: I JUST THINK IT'S IMPORTANT FOR THE PARTY TO BE INDEPENDENT. AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT AGREES WITH THAT. AND IT'S NOT A REPUBLICAN, AND IT'S NOT PARTICULARLY A CONSERVATIVE VIEW. IT'S JUST A PARTY VIEW.))
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((MIKE THOMAS/VA. SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION: I THINK IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR PARTY CHAIRMAN, FOR OUR PARTY STRUCTURE, TO HAVE A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. BE THAT A GOVERNOR, A LEGISLATOR, OR A LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL.))
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Former Democratic party chairman Paul Goldman says its the perfect example of a vindictive law boomeranging on Republicans.
During his party tenure, Goldman was the target of a law that keeps party officials from lobbying.
He says Cabinet Secretaries lobby for the Governor's agenda.
Conflict or no, McSweeney's announcement signals the end of a colorful tenure.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
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Still to come on News 7, the excitement's mounting in Lexington as V-M-I and Washington and Lee prepare for tonight's historic basketball game,
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and a group of environmentalist say they hope the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors gets a better education on the smart highway.
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Smart-Highway


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-98
GRAPHIC=Smart Road


Some local environmentalists say Montgomery County supervisors need more ACCURATE information than they've gotten on the smart highway.
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Last night the board rescinded its decision barring the state from condemning land in an agriculture and forest district.
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It set up a committee to seek more information from the highway department on how the road would impact those lands.
Ed Wesley, a founder of the New River Environmental Coalition says a 1991 draft impact statement was flawed, and that V-DOT never produced the material used to make its projections.
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((ED WESLEY/NRV ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION: I JUST HOPE IF THEY GIVE THEM SOME NEW INFORMATION, IT'S MORE ACCURATE THAN THAT AND THEY SHOW THE ASSUMPTIONS THEY USED TO MAKE TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS AND THINGS LIKE THAT. ))
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Others worry V-DOT will inflate cost estimates to build a planned 460- bypass connector without the smart road.
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((SHIREEN PARSONS/SIERRA CLUB: I THINK THAT DEPENDING ON WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO CONVINCE SOMEBODY TO DO THE FIGURES WILL ADD UP TO ADD WEIGHT TO THEIR ARGUMENTS.))
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The committee is to report back to the board December 11th.

Bypass


ANCHOR=Keith
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WRITER=ssm
TAPE#95-89
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Central Virginia residents are getting their first look tonight at plans for a 160- million dollar bypass around Madison Heights.
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The road would ease congestion on Route 29 by redirecting traffic to the east, connecting with Route 460 outside Lynchburg.
17 property owners in Campbell County would be displaced by the construction.
V-DOT wants to hear from them and other residents before the plans are finalized.
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((BOB GIBSON/VDOT AREA ENGINEER: WE'VE OFTEN MADE CHANGES AS A RESULT OF COMMENTS RECEIVED AT PUBLIC HEARINGS. THAT'S WHAT WE'D LIKE TO GET ACROSS. NONE OF THIS IS CARVED IN STONE. UNTIL WE GET THE COMMENTS IN, HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EVALUATE THOSE AND SUBMIT TO THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD FOR THEIR APPROVAL, IT'S NOT CARVED IN STONE. SO WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN.))
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The plans are on display until 8 tonight at V-DOT's Lynchburg headquarters.
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Lorillard


ANCHOR=Keith
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TAPE#95-103
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A major tobacco company with ties to Danville is hoping to acquire the rights to several name brand cigarettes.
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Lorillard Tobacco is based in North Carolina, but operates a storage facility in Danville.
Today the company announced it has entered into a contract with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation.
Montclair, Riviera, Malibu and Crowns are among the trademarks Lorillard hopes to acquire.
The deal must first be approved by the Federal Trade Commission.
A company spokesman says it's too early to tell if the deal would have any impact on Danville.
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Roanoke-Gas


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A warm house and even warmer smiles.
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That was the scene this morning on Mallard Drive in Roanoke County.
Steve Wiley became the 50- thousandth customer for Roanoke Gas.
And to mark the milestone, the company awarded him with a 1- thousand dollar check.
Officials say today's event had been a long time in the making.
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((JOHN WILLIAMSON/ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: WE'VE PROBABLY BEEN ABOUT 20 YEARS GOING FROM 25,000 TO 50,000 AND INCLUDED IN THAT WAS THE ACQUISITION OF BLUEFIELD GAS COMPANY WHICH PICKED UP ABOUT 5,000 CUSTOMERS KIND OF QUICK. BUT WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 60,000TH BUT WE'RE CELEBRATING NUMBER 50,000 TODAY. ))
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Williamson says Roanoke Gas is growing at a yearly 3- percent clip.
He hopes that announcements like these will continue to feed the fire for the company.
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Stocks


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It took a late rally to do so, but the stock market set another new record today.
The DOW rose seven points closing at five-thousand-79.
It was the fifth straight day the DOW set a new high.
Nasdaq climbed almost 21 points.
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Chamber


ANCHOR=keith
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WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-88
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Help for your small business is now under one roof as the Regional Business Center opens its doors in downtown Roanoke.
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The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce has brought together the Small Business Development Center, Virginia's International Trade Office and the Center for Innovative Technology.
Officials say the new locale will offer one- stop assistance for those with questions about their small business.
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((JOHN STROUD/ROANOKE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: WE'VE CREATED THE ONLY PLACE IN VIRGINIA WHERE A BUSINESS CAN GO TO ONE LOCATION AND RECEIVE HELP ON A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS. ))
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All counseling services are free to any small business owner.
But officials say some research projects may involve a small fee or a government-subsidized cost sharing arrangement.
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VMI-W&L


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=six
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#95-97
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Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University renew their rivalry on the basketball court tonight, after a break of 54 years.
And even before the first basket, Lexington is looking for a rematch.
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((RUMOR IN BARRACKS IS THAT IT'S SOLD OUT. AND FRATERNITIES HAVE BOUGHT LARGE SECTIONS OF SEATS, SO IT'S GOING TO BE FUN. IT'S GOING TO BE A PACKED HOUSE.))
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This week, the scoreboard at VMI's Alumni field issued a call to arms.
But both schools hope to have large cheering sections when the game gets underway at Cameron Hall.
And in the community there is hope that the series will become a permanent fixture on the basketball schedules of the two schools.
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((MIKE ZITMORE/SOUTHERN INN: THE LEE JACKSON LACROSSE CLASSIC, THEY RALLY AROUND THAT, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND LACROSSE, BUT I THINK EVERYBODY, SORT OF, UNDERSTANDS THE GAME OF BASKETBALL, SO I CAN SEE A MAJOR RIVALRY COMING OUT OF THIS.))
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A major rivalry perhaps, but one that school officials hope will remain friendly in the future.

Sports tease


ANCHOR=steve
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The VMI/Washington and Lee tip off is just over an hour away, Mike Stevens, Charlie Moir, and Roy Stanley will join us live from Lexington for a report, the Express gears up for the ECHL's best team,
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and the Hokies have turned in their pads for books and running shoes as they continue to wait for a bowl bid.
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S-Live


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WRITER=Mike
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The crosstown clash between VMi and Washington and Lee is set to tip off in just over an hour. Your hometown station will be broadcasting the game live. DOUBLE BOX/STEVE AND MIKE
Our Mike Stevens and Roy Stanley will call all the action with some help from former Virginia tech coach Charlie Moir. gentlemen, has is this evening shaping up.
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Cameron Hall will be rocking tonight as cross town rivals Washington & Lee and VMI meet on the hardwoods for the first time in 54 years.
A record crowd is expected for this evening's 7:30 tipoff.
Your Hometown station is bringing the game into your home LIVE tonight at 7:30. TWO SHOT OF MIKE & MOIR
And helping me out on the broadcast this evening is the winningest coach in Virginia Tech history and a familiar face to many of you out there, Charlie Moir.
Coach welcome aboard.
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Mike and Charlie Moir will adlib
On Moir's second answer about VMI offense roll first tape of VMI Highlights.
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Two shot of MIke & Charlie
Well, Bart Bellairs is convinced VMI can win with this style of play, and he had this to say about why he eventually decided to go with this "Run & Stun" style of offense over more conventional styles. Roll Bart Bellairs Bite
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Mike & Charlie 2-shot
We'll see how things go tonight at 7:30 as W&L tries to pull off the upset of the season so far. Now back to Steve Mason in the studio with the rest of tonight's sports.

S-UVa


ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S5-25
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Tomorrow, the Virginia Cavaliers face Kansas in the great 8. last night, the Cavs ran the floor against William & Mary at University Hall.
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Virginia fell behind early, but finally got going in the second half. Chase Metheney had 6 blocked shots in 17 minutes to lead the way.
Then, Scott Johnson goes on the break, passing to to Jamal Robinson, he hits Curtis Staples for the fingeroll layin and UVa had the lead.
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UVa moves to 2-and-oh with the 87-to-58 win.
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S-RU


ANCHOR=steve
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WRITER=twe
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GRAPHIC=Radford hoops


The Radford Highlanders were also victorious last night.
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A 21 point run in the first half put the game out of reach early.
Corey Reed finishes off the break with the short pullup.
Eric Parker misses the short jumper but Mike Pete-in elevates and throws down the rebound.
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Radford blows out Davis and Elkins 94 to 49. Radford battles VMI saturday.
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S-Tech


ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
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The Virginia tech mens basketball team will be put to the test for the first time this season when the 22nd ranked Hokies take the Cassell Coliseum floor in Blacksburg for their season opener against Coastal Carolina. Tip off is set for 7pm and we will have the highlights at 11.

S-Hokies


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NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB95-1
GRAPHIC=Tech football


Tech's 9 and 2 football team continues to wait to see what bowl it will be playing at. In the mean time, the coaching staff has taken advantage of the down time, exercising the minds and legs of the 13th ranked Hokies.
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S-Express


ANCHOR=Steve
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WRITER=sma
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The Roanoke Express plays host to the ECHL's number one team tonight. The Toledo Storm enters the Round House with a 16-3 and 2 record. The Storm leads the league in goals, scoring 5 a game on average. Roanoke is riding a 4 game winning streak. The puck drops at 7. Wx-Tape
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