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7Schoolwatch
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=School information
Much of the central, eastern and southern sections of the country are in
a deep freeze including Virginia.
Because of the cold temperatures in our area, several schools are altering
their schedules.
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Chyron
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7Thompson
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#95-96
GRAPHIC=Thompson
Now that he's pled guilty to capital murder in Roanoke, Paul David Thompson
will most likely start serving a 12-year sentence in Florida, the state where
his crime spree ended.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;
Ultimately, the 26-year old drifter may be sent back to Virginia to serve
TWO life terms for killing Virgie Green last year.
She'd taken him in for a couple of weeks last fall.
Thompson and his partner bludgeoned her with a pipe wrench.
In a strategic maneuver, the defense arranged to have Thompson taken to
Marion County, WEST Virginia just last week.
There, the 26-year old drifter admitted to the beating death of a 63-year
old man.
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SOT 11:42
IN Q=The way we've
((THE WAY WE'VE ANALYZED THIS CASE: THE PLEA OF GUILTY IN WEST VIRGINIA LAST
WEEK REMOVED- -OR AT LEAST IN LARGE PART- REMOVED THE POWER OF THE
COMMONWEALTH'S ARGUMENT THAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS IN THE FUTURE, SINCE
HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVING "LIFE WITHOUT MERCY," AS THEY CALL IT IN WEST
VIRGINIA, WHICH IS LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE.))
((WE HAD DECIDED ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER THAT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE TO
EXTEND A PLEA AGREEMENT IN THIS CASE FOR A LIFE SENTENCE.))
SUPER=01-David Damico/Thompson's Attorney
SUPER=01-Don Caldwell/Roanoke Commonwealth's Attorney; :19
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OUT Q=life sentence.
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VO-NAT
The problem: unlike most cases where the co-defendants blame each other-
-both men wanted credit for this grisly crime.
Rather than see a death sentence overturned on appeal, Caldwell decided to
bank on a sure thing and take the guilty plea.
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7Lake-Hotel
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Cutin
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-102
GRAPHIC=NONE
If you've ever wanted to visit Smith Mountain Lake, but thought you
couldn't afford it, there's one local busines who wants to help
Scott Prince hows the story.
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IN Q=A local
SUPER=03-Franklin Co.; :00
SUPER=01-Joe Altadonna/Future Motel Owner; :16
SUPER=@Scott1; :36
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OUT Q=Scott Prince, News 7
(( Joe Altadonna is making some noise at Smith Mountain Lake.
He's transforming this office building into a motel-- the FIRST of its kind
at Smith Mountain Lake.
The venture may not be a "shore" thing, but he'll take his chances anyway.
((JOE ALTADONNA/FUTURE MOTEL OWNER: I THOUGHT ABOUT IT. I GOT THE BUILDING
EMPTY AND DECIDED TO CHANGE IT TO A MOTEL. ))
Remodeling started about a month ago and Altadonna says construction costs
will total 140- thousand dollars.
The 25- room motel will be located on Route 122 near Burnt Chimney and about
a quarter of a mile from the water.
Even though it isn't exactly on the lake, Altadonna still hopes to attract
many lake- goers.
He hopes to offer customers package deals with golf courses and marinas.
((ALTADONNA: THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO LOOK FOR ROOMS IN THIS AREA AND I
THINK IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. I LIKE A GAMBLE IN BUSINESS AND THAT'S
MY JOB TO DO IT. ))
He won't have to wait very long to find out if his gamble pays off.
The motel is scheduled to open in March.
Scott Prince, News 7.))
7weather
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=nle
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Turning now to the weather -
It's going to be another cold one -
Skies will be partly sunny, but temperatures are only going to reach the
upper 30s.
A 30 percent chance of snow is in the forecast for tonight - temperatures
wil be in the low 20s.
For tomorrow, highs will be in the upper 30s.
A chance for a light morning snow, mixing with rain during the afternoon.
55Schoolwatch
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=School information
Much of the nation continues to be locked in a cold spell.
Some schools in our area are altering their schedules because of the cold
temperatures.
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Chyron
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55DeFilippis
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-98
GRAPHIC=NONE
One of three suspects accused of killing a Virginia Tech student tried to
take his own life this past weekend. (----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pearisburg/Friday;
Investigators say Benjamin Lilly cut his arm with a razor blade Sunday at
the Montgomery County jail.
He's charged along with two others in the abduction and murder of 22 year-
old Alexander DeFilippis.
SUPER=03-Blacksburg/Yesterday; :11
Yesterday Virginia Tech held a memorial to remember DeFillippis.
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SOT 12:21:12
((JOHNNY CALLE/VA TECH STUDENT: I DIDN'T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY BUT THE FACT IS
THAT IT HAPPENED AND IT MADE NO SENSE. SO I MEAN I'M HERE TO PAY RESPECTS TO
HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND PRAY FOR SOME PEACE HERE IN BLACKSBURG. ))
SOT 12:28:10
((KEVIN COOPER/DEFILIPPIS' FRIEND: IT WAS JUST SOMEBODY WHO WAS MURDERED, I WAS
LIKE "OKAY, THAT'S A SHAME," BUT I COULD LIVE WITH IT. BUT KNOWING IT WAS ALEX
AND HOW GREAT A GUY HE WAS, IT REALLY HURT.))
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OUT Q=it really hurt.
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VO-NAT
A Catholic memorial mass will be held on campus next semester.
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55TollBooth
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Cutin
WRITER=THa
TAPE#95-103
GRAPHIC=NONE
Virginia State police are on the look out for the two suspects in last
month's fire bombing of a New York Subway token booth.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New York, NY/Sunday;
Brooklyn authorities say they may have fled to Virginia because one of the
suspects has family in the state.
The men are suspected of squeezing a flammable liquid into a token booth and
lighting it.
The November 26th explosion demolished the booth.
50- year old Harry Kaufman was inside and died Sunday from second and third
degree burns.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Police are searching for 26- year old Rocky Butler and 28- year old Scarvey
McCargo.
Authorities say McCargo has family in Halifax County.
He also goes by the names Drew Darnell Jackson and Andre McCarlo.
Police say the men are traveling in a rental car with New York plates.
They may have burns to their hands, arms and face.
55Smart-Road
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#95-107
GRAPHIC=Smart Highway
Montgomery County officials now have a list of questions they want answered
about the Smart Road before it becomes a reality.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Christiansburg/Last Night;
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors heard from the Smart Road
committee last night.
The committee came up with a list of questions board members would like to
have answered before proceeding with plans to build the Smart Road.
Committee members compiled 92 questions-- focusing on the Smart Road's
economic and environmental impact on the area's rural landscape.
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SOT 22:03:55
IN Q=We're talking about
(( ))
SUPER=01-Roy Thorpe/Montgomery Co. Attorney;
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OUT Q=land use for the area
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VO-NAT
The board also passed a resolution for condemnation procedures in
agricultural and forestry districts.
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TALENT=Melanie
SS=HOLD
Whenever V- DOT re- applies, the board has 30 days to review its
application.
If the board needs more time-- it can then have a 60- day extension and
must hold more public hearings.
55weather
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=nle
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Turning now to the weather -
It's going to be another cold one - The skies will be partly sunny, but
temperatures are only going to reach the upper 30s.
There's a chance of snow flurries tonight. Lows will be in the low 20s.
For tomorrow, cloudy skies with a chance of light snow mixed with rain by
afternoon. Highs again will be in the upper 30s.
Then, warmer temperatures are expected for the end of the week with highs
reaching the upper 50's by Friday.
8School-watch
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=School information
The cold wave continues this morning forcing a few school districts to again
alter their schedules.
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Chyron
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8Paul-Thompson
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Cutin
WRITER=bmy
TAPE#95-96
GRAPHIC=Thompson
The man who pled guilty to capital murder in the death of a Roanoke woman
may start serving his prison time in Florida.
That's where Paul David Thompson's crime spree ended.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;
Ultimately, the 26-year old drifter may be sent back to Virginia to serve
TWO life terms for killing Green last year.
Thompson and his partner bludgeoned her with a pipe wrench.
The Commonwealth had hoped to seek the death penalty for this crime, but
Thompson's convictions in other states and the fact that both defendants wanted
to take credit for the murder hurt the state's case.
Rather than see a death sentence overturned on appeal, prosecutors decided
to bank on a sure thing and take the guilty plea.
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8Fire-Folo
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Cutin
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#95-87
GRAPHIC=Fire Aftermath
A Roanoke family lost all of their possessions in a fire last weekend.
Now they are trying to stay comfortable as they continue to deal with their
daughter's serious illness.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;
The Anders family is in a motel living on fast food.
SUPER=04-Sunday;
Sunday, their neighbor's apartment caught fire and the smoke damaged their
belongings.
SUPER=@File;
Stephanie Anders says this is not the first tragedy around Christmas.
Her daughter Ashley was diagnosed with leukemia last year.
Stephanie says the children can't sleep since the fire.
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SOT 03:32:23
IN Q=Mommy I can't
((STEPHANIE ANDERS/FIRE VICTIM: MOMMY I CAN'T SLEEP... AND I WOULD TRY TO
CONSOLE HER AND SHE WAS AFRAID THE PLACE WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE HERE AND
SHE'S REMEMBERING HEARING THE PEOPLE SCREAM TO GET US OUT OF THE HOUSE. A FIRE
TRUCK WENT BY LAST NIGHT AND SHE HEARD IT AND GOT UP AND WAS GOING TO THE DOOR
AND SHE THOUGHT THE HOTEL WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE.))
SUPER=01-Stephanie Anders/Fire Victim;
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OUT Q=catch on fire.
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VO-NAT
To make matters worse, doctors found a new growth in Ashley's leg and it's
not known if it's cancerous.
The Red Cross is trying to help.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Full Screen
Red Cross officials say anyone who wants to help the Anders can call them at
(540) 985-3535.
8Danville-Arts
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tha
TAPE#95-106
GRAPHIC=NONE
Danville residents want to highlight the community's creativity.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville/Last Night;
The Cultural Enrichment Steering Committee held its second meeting for more
brainstorming.
Organizers say Danville is filled with talented people and cultural
organizations.
One goal is to get those folks working together to improve cultural life.
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IN Q=We're trying to
(( MEG CLEMENT/COMMITTEE ORGANIZER: WE'RE TRYING TO TIE IT IN WITH NOT ONLY
WHAT WE CAN BRING TO ALL CITIZENS IN DANVILLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE
COUNTY AS WELL BUT WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP IN TERMS OF EDUCATION FOR OUR YOUTH
HERE, IN TERMS OF THE ARTS, WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
THIS AREA AND CERTAINLY IN TERMS OF TOURISM. TOURISM IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST
INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE AND WE CERTAINLY HAVE A LOT TO OFFER HERE.))
SUPER=01-Meg Clement/Committee Organizer; :00
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OUT Q=offer here.
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VO-NAT
Clement says she'd like to see the Dan River promoted more.
Another recommendation is to form an Arts Council.
The group has hired a consultant.
The results of last night's meeting will be forwarded to her for
recommendations.
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8weather
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=nle
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Turning now to the weather -
It's going to be another cold one - The skies will be partly sunny this
afternoon, but temperatures are only going to reach the upper 30s.
There's a chance of snow flurries tonight. Lows will be in the low 20s.
For tomorrow, cloudy skies with a chance of light snow mixed with rain by
afternoon. Highs again will be in the upper 30s.
Wednesday night will be cold again with lows in the 20s.
reaching the upper 50's by Friday.
Then, warmer temperatures are expected for the end of the week with highs