Morning news AM cutins on WDBJ 7 12/19/95

08:25-01

7Teen-ax

ANCHOR=Melanie
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WRITER=KHu
TAPE#edit of 95-108
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The chief prosecutor in Roanoke County is pushing to have a Glenvar High School tried as an adult in a manslaughter case.
The boy is accused of killing a school teacher in a high- speed, drunk- driving accident last week.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./December 14

The 16-year old suspect struck and killed 45- year old Bonnie Kitts Thursday evening as she and her husband were walking along the street in their Woodbridge neighborhood.
The boy is currently set for trial in Juvenile court in early January.
But a transfer report is now being be prepared.
The Juvenile Court judge will then decide whether to send the case to Circuit Court.
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7Body

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And another teenager is suspected of murder in Pittsylvania County.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Callands

72 year old Clark Aubrey Adkins was reported missing December 13th.
Police found his body lying near his abandoned car in the (CAL-inds) Callands area of the county Sunday night.
Murder warrants have been sworn out for 19 year old Paul Dalton in connection with Adkins' death.
Authorities will not say why they suspect Dalton, except that they believe the two men knew each other.
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7Peaks

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
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TAPE#95-110
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The partial government shutdown rolls into day four.
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SUPER=@File;

People spending the holidays on the Blue Ridge Parkway will soon be feeling the affects of the shutdown.
The Peaks of Otter Lodge resort will close starting tomorrow because of the shutdown.
That'll force hundreds of holiday vacationers to change their plans.
It also means most of the staff will be off the job.
They won't get back pay either. Even though the Lodge is on federal land, it's privately operated.
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7Allen-Budget

ANCHOR=melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-93
GRAPHIC=Virginia State Seal

Virginia's budget fight is tame compared to the showdown in Washington, and that's a big difference from the state's budget battle last year.
As Ellen Qualls reports, the opening scenes yesterday were almost friendly.
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SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday; :00
SUPER=@Allen; :05
SUPER=@Beyer; :28
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SUPER=01-Sen. Hunter Andrews/(D) Hampton; 1:03
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(( For better or for worse, the Governor has learned something in the last year.
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((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: IN ELECTED OFFICE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOME COMMON SENSE, THICK SKIN, AND A SENSE OF HUMOR. WELL IN THIS CASE, THE COMMON SENSE TELLS YOU THERE'S NOT GOING TO BE A TAX CUT THROUGH THIS GROUP. IT JUST WAS NOT THE TIME. I'M HOPEFUL THOUGH THAT WE WILL GET A TAX CUT IN THIS BIENNIUM, BUT IT WILL BE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE BIENNIUM.))
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Allen's calling for a bi-partisan commission to study the tax cut question.
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((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: I'M HAPPY AND I'M SAD. ON THE ONE HAND, I'M VERY PLEASED THAT THE GOVERNOR'S CLEARLY GOTTEN THE MESSAGE THERE'S MUCH MORE MONEY FOR EDUCATION THAN THERE WAS LAST YEAR. ON THE OTHER HAND, WE NEED A LOT MORE. WE'RE NOT ANYWHERE NEAR BEING ABLE TO FULFILL THE THINGS THAT WE HOPED AND PROMISED DURING THE CAMPAIGN.))
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SOT TAPE TWO 10:22:39
((DEL. WHITT CLEMENT/D-DANVILLE: IT'S CERTAINLY MUCH MORE IN THE MAINSTREAM OF HOW I THINK MOST VIRGINIANS WANT STATE GOVERNMENT TO OPERATE.))
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The defeated master of the budget ceremonies gave his last, and he says, most honest budget assessment.
Senator Hunter Andrews says Allen's priorities are in sync with the legislature, but there's little room for error.
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((SEN. HUNTER ANDREWS/D-HAMPTON: BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL DRASTICALLY AFFECT WHAT WE DO, SO IT'S A VERY TIGHT BUDGET.))
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Andrews say his major concern is that too much is still spent on things that drain the budget -- like prisons -- rather than enhancing the state's economic vitality -- like schools, and performance pay for performance work.
That's the best budget position Virginia's been in in years.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.))

7weather

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Turning now to the weather.
Today expect rain and cool temperatures.
The Highs will be in the low to mid 40's.
Tonight the rain could change to snow showers.
Lows will be in the upper 20's with strong northwest winds.
Looking ahead, tomorrow will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 30's.
Expect cloudy conditions on Thursday and Friday with highs in the low to mid 40's, nightime temperatures in the 30's and 20's.
And partly sunny conditions by Saturday.

55Teen-ax

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#edit of 95-108
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A Roanoke County teen facing a manslaughter charge may also be facing trial as an adult.
The boy is accused of killing a school teacher in a high- speed, drunk- driving accident last week.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./December 14

The 16-year old suspect struck and killed 45- year old Bonnie Kitts Thursday evening as she and her husband were walking along the street in their Woodbridge neighborhood.
The boy is currently set for trial in Juvenile court in early January.
But the Commonwealth's attorney says the circumstances are serious enough to warrant trying him as an adult.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SUPER=none

A transfer report is now being be prepared.
And it will be up to the Juvenile Court judge to decide whether to send the case to Circuit Court.
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55Danville-Search

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=CUTIN
WRITER=THa
TAPE#95-95
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Danville authorities still have not found the man who MAY have jumped from a bridge last night.
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SUPER=03-Danville/Last Night;

Two people contacted authorities at about seven- thirty to report a man standing on the railing of the Main Street bridge.
Police say when the callers returned to the bridge the man was gone.
Authorities were searching for a black male wearing a blue jacket.
Police, fire and rescue crews combed the Dan River and surrounding area for two and a half hours.
Two divers also searched the water.
Police are not sure if they will resume the search today.
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55Mahoney

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#95-103
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The arson and murder trial of a Roanoke man will begin it's second day today..
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;

During testimony yesterday, witnesses placed 30- year- old Raymond Harold Mahoney at the scene of the fire.
40- year- old Brenda Ann Davis was killed in the blaze back in May.
SUPER=04-May 13;

Witnesses say the two argued outside Davis' Washington Avenue home before the fire broke out.
One person testified Mahoney was fighting with another man in front of the victim's home-- and afterward, Mahoney yelled as he ran down the street.
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((JOHN LEMAIRE/WITNESS: I RECALL HIM SAYING SOMETHING ALONG THE LINES OF "I'LL BE BACK" OR "I'M GOING TO GET YOU." ))
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Authorities say Mahoney did come back from his home nearby-- and set fire to Davis' house.
Davis later died of smoke inhalation.
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55City-Council

ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#95-98
GRAPHIC=City Seal

The rennovation of Victory Staduim could cost a whopping 11-million dollars.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/File Tape;

Consultants came up with the estimate yesterday, as they laid out several options to council members.
One alternative would remove the stands on the east side of the stadium to allow expansion of the track and field.
A second proposal raises the playing field out of the flood plain, and removes a front section of seats on both sides.
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ANCHOR=Beth
SS=HOLD

Parking is also a problem, and officials raised the possibility of acquiring land on the north side of Reserve Avenue.
Council will narrow its options in January.

55Express

ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#95-111
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Some Roanoke Express players played Santa for some local foster children last night.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/Last Night;

With still a week to go before Christmas-- around 50 foster children got their toys early.
The Roanoke Valley Foster Care Association hosts a Christmas party every year.
This year, the Express players were on hand to give out presents-- and autographs-- to some young fans.
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((TIM CHRISTIAN/EXPRESS FORWARD: IT'S A GOOD FEELING, THOUGH ANYTIME WHEN KIDS ARE INVOLVED AND THE HOLIDAYS-- AND TO BE ABLE TO GIVE THEM A GIFT AND SEE THAT SMILE ON THEIR FACE GIVES YOU A SPECIAL, WARM FEELING INSIDE AND IT'S BEEN FUN.
MATT DELGUIDICE/EXPRESS GOALIE: THE EXPRESS IS PRETTY BIG IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY-- AND THEY SEE US AND THEY CAN RELATE TO US, AND THEY GET TO TALK TO US AND THEY GET TO TOUCH US AND SHAKE OUR HANDS AND I THINK THAT'S THE BIG THING. I DON'T THINK THT REALLY THE TOYS-- IT'S JUST AN ADDED BONUS FOR THE LITTLE KIDS AND FOR US. I MEAN, WE JUST LOVE TO COME HERE AND HELP OUT. ))
SUPER=01-Tim Christian/Express Forward;
SUPER=01-Matt DelGuidice/Express Goalie; :10
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The players' visit was planned as a special holiday surprise for the children.
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55weather

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Turning now to the weather.
Today expect rain and cool temperatures.
The Highs will be in the low to mid 40's.
Tonight the rain could change to snow.
Lows will be in the upper 20's.
Looking ahead, tomorrow will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 30's.
Expect cloudy conditions on Thursday and Friday with highs in the low to mid 40's,

8County-ax

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#95-108
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Roanoke County's chief prosecutor wants a Glenvar High school student accused of manslaughter tried as an adult.
The boy is accused of killing a school teacher in a high- speed, drunk- driving accident last week.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./December 14

The 16-year old suspect struck and killed 45- year old Bonnie Kitts Thursday evening as she and her husband were walking along the street in their Woodbridge neighborhood.
The boy is currently set for trial in Juvenile court in early January.
But Commonwealth's attorney Skip Burkart says the circumstances are serious enough to warrant trying him as an adult.
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((SKIP BURKART/PROSECUTOR: AGGRAVATED BY THE SPEED, THE DEGREE OF INTOXICATION AND THE OTHER DRIVING. SUCH AS? SUCH AS SWERVING ALL OVER THE ROAD, STRIKING THE CURB, THINGS OF THAT NATURE.))
SUPER=01-Skip Burkart/Roanoke Co. Commonwealth's Attorney;
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ANCHOR=Melanie
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A transfer report will be prepared. The Juvenile Court judge will then decide whether to send the case to Circuit Court.

8Search

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=THa
TAPE#95-95
GRAPHIC=Mike

Danville authorities failed to find a man who MAY have jumped from a bridge.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville/Last Night;

Two people contacted authorities at about seven- thirty last night to report a man standing on a railing of the Main Street bridge.
Police say when the callers returned to the bridge the man was gone.
Authorities were searching for a black male wearing a blue jacket.
Police, fire and rescue crews combed the Dan River and surrounding area for two and a half hours.
Two divers also searched the water.
Police are uncertain whether they'll resume their search this morning.
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8Fed-Shutdown

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-99
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Veterans in Southwest Virginia are bracing for the affects of the government shutdown as Washington lawmakers continue to battle the budget.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Unless a balanced budget is reached by Thursday, veterans' checks will be delayed.
That's got many worried-
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((JIM LAM/VETERAN: IT'S GOING TO HURT A LOT OF PEOPLE INCLUDING ME. WE'VE GOT BILLS TO PAY AND WE DEPEND ON THAT CHECK. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE ON A LOWER PERCENTAGE OF DISABILITY. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Lam/Veteran;
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V- A workers are equally upset.
The office work force has been sliced to just 14- percent, and people who stay on will be limited in what they can do.
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SOT 9:56:36
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((JIM MAYE/VETERANS AFFAIRS DIRECTOR: WE CAN ANSWER THE PHONES AND PROVIDE BASIC INFORMATION AND START THE INITIAL PROCESSING OF CLAIMS. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Maye/Veterans Affairs Director;
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OUT Q=processing of claims.
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During last month's shutdown the Veterans Affairs office kept five workers.
This time about 37 of its 255 employees will work.
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8Peaks

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-110
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SUPER=@File;

People spending the holidays on the Blue Ridge Parkway will have to change their plans.
The Peaks of Otter Lodge resort will close starting tomorrow because of the shutdown.
That'll force hundreds of holiday vacationers to pick another place to spend the holidays.
It also means most of the staff will be off the job... and they won't get back pay.
Even though the Lodge is on federal land, it's privately operated.
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8J-93

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TAPE#95-109
GRAPHIC=Christmas Toys

Some Roanoke Valley Children will have a very special Christmas thanks to the generiosity of the community.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;

Since last Friday J-93 radio D-J Slam Duncan and Marine Staff Sergent Steve Gardner lived in this trailer 93-feet in the air as part of the Marine's Toys for Tots campaign.
Their goal was to raise 93 bicycles, but they far exceeded that goal by several hundred for a grand total of 500 bikes.
Duncan spoke with his grandmother on the air and told her she was his inspiration.
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SOT 09:52:35
IN Q=You and Grandpa
((SLAM DUNCAN: YOU AND GRANDPA TOOK ME ON WHEN I WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD WHEN MY MOTHER WALKED OUT ON ME. AND I WANT EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT EVERY BIT OF DECENCY IN MY BODY OF YOU AND MY GRANDFATHER.))
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OUT Q=and my grandfather.
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The Salvation Army will be responsible for distributing the bikes.
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