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Coming up on News 7 at ELEVEN--
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Icy conditions are to blame for several accidents tonight throughout Southwest Virginia.
Plus, Christmas around the world-- updates from Bosnia, Russia-- and the Vatican City.
And, Hollywood is mourning the death of one of it's own.
Entertainer Dean Martin has died.
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Stay with us, News 7 is up next.

Ice-Ax


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Some late Christmas flurries are causing havoc for travelers on Interstate 81 this evening.
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State police say icy conditions have forced more than a half dozen cars off the road in northern Roanoke County.
Two people were injured in this two- car crash near the 146 exit.
Both northbound lanes of I- 81 were blocked for almost an hour as crews worked to clear the scene.
Traffic is still moving slowly at this hour.
Authorities say anyone travelling in the area should use caution in areas where drifting snow has frozen to the roadway.
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L'burg-Fire


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Another Lynchburg landmark has been destroyed by fire.
Three months after a century- old railroad terminal burned to the ground, the Lynchburg waterfront has suffered another historic loss.
Steve Smallshaw has more on this morning's blaze at the old Lukens building downtown.
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(( Six hours after the first call came in, Lynchburg firefighters were still pouring water on what was left of the old Lukens building on Commerce Street.
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By noon, all that remained were a few stubborn brick walls that hadn't collapsed yet.
The fire also spread to the building next door gutting all five stories.. and destroying a medical clinic up top.
Authorities don't believe anyone was inside either building when they caught fire.
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For downtown Lynchburg, it was another historic building lost to fire.
Earlier this year, an artists' group expressed interest in renovating the Lukens structure, creating lofts and shops out of the empty space.
Those plans fell through, but a number of spaces had recently been leased to other tenants...
...tenants who spent Christmas Day watching their building disappear.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))

Bosnia


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It's hardly a white Christmas for U.S. troops in Bosnia.
Rather, soldiers in Tuzla spent the day sloshing through muck, setting up equipment in a cold rain.
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But the troops did get a bit of holiday cheer, eating their first hot meal since arriving last week.
In addition to a turkey dinner,
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residents sent Santa Claus to deliver bags of candy. American candy.
The troops also received Christmas cards written by children back home.
Army engineers are constructing a bridge, preparing for the arrival of thousands more troops.
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Pope


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Several days rest is the prescription for Pope John Paul the Second.
The Pope halted his Christmas greetings from the Vatican, saying he couldn't go on.
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John Paul appears to be suffering from the flu, and fatigue from a busy schedule.
Twenty minutes after his abrupt departure, he re-appeared-- assuring the crowd that he's fine.
Earlier, a fever forced him to miss celebrating Christmas Mass.
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Bethlehem


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Christmas in Bethlehem was quite different this year.
After 28- years the Israelis are gone, leaving the Palestinians in control.
It was a morning of peace and spiritual contemplation-- as pilgrims who'd made their way from all over the world came to worship.
At midnight mass on this first Palestinian Christmas-- the patriarch's message: peace on earth, peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Russia


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Meantime in Moscow, Russians spent Christmas Eve shopping.
Although the Russian Orthodox Christmas falls on January 7th, the date most Western Christians celebrate-- December 25th-- is beginning to mean more there.
Just a few years ago, church services were illegal.
Now, they're common.
But it isn't just a spiritual awakening underway-- the capitalist trappings of every child's favorite holiday are also evident.
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R'bridge-Shooting


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A Rockbridge County woman remains in critical condition following a multiple shooting that killed her boyfriend.
Brenda Tomlin was taken to the University of Virginia Hospital following the shooting around 3:30 yesterday morning.
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24-year-old Christopher Wayne Higgins died when he was shot in his families' home in Raphine.
The Sheriff's Department says 26-year-old Ronald C. Hewitt, Junior, is in custody and charged with murder.
Witnesses say Hewitt entered the home with a rifle and shot Higgins and Tomlin in their bedroom.
Hewitt was later arrested in Waynesboro.
Family members say Hewitt is Tomlin's former boyfriend.
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Coming up on News-7 Hollywood loses a veteran entertainer
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Actor/singer Dean Martin dies today in Beverly Hills.
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Some areas of southwestern Virginia are getting some wintry precipitation tonight.
Christmas snowfall amounts have ranged from just a trace to four inches in some of the higher elevations.
The snow showers will likely continue tonight-- before tapering off to flurries in the morning.
We'll tell you more about this White Christmas-- plus take a look at what to expect for the rest of the week.
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Martin


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Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of the great entertainers.
Dean Martin passed away today at the age of 78.
Martin died of acute respiratory failure at his Beverly Hills home-- his colleagues say he had been in ill health for some time.
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The hard-living singer and actor became a star in his own-right, after playing the straight man to comedian Jerry Lewis.
Martin and Lewis movies endured enormous popularity.
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Tonight, Jerry Lewis is said to be quote-- "completely shattered" by the news that his longtime friend and partner has died.
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Martin was born in Ohio-- in addition to singing, his varied resume also lists work as a boxer, a steel mill worker and a rum runner.
Martin was also a successful actor and variety performer.
His films included "Some Came Running," "Rio Bravo," and "The Silencers."
Stardom also brought Martin membership into the famed Hollywood Rat pack-- led by Frank Sinatra.
Martin worked Las Vegas for years, but in the 1980's he was seen less and less frequently.
In 1988-- during a well-publicized tour with Sinatra and Sammy Davis Junior, Martin suddenly dropped out-- reportedly because of poor health.
The comment from Sinatra tonight-- "Dean was my brother-- not through blood, but through choice."
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Martin was married three times and is survived by seven children.


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One woman is hospitalized following a three car accident this afternoon in Roanoke.
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It happened around 3:30 on Rugby Avenue.
Police say it appears one of the cars failed to stop at a stop sign, was struck broadside and pushed into a another vehicle.
This woman was trapped inside her car and had to be cut out by the fire department.
She was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
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Authorities have NOT released the name of the injured woman.
Police are still investigating.
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Drug-Court


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Roanoke's Drug Court program is the first of it's kind in the state.
It puts non-violent drug offenders in a treatment program instead of jail.
The program is expanding in January.
Denise Allen explains.
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There's more to the city's drug court program than coming before Judge Diane Strickland. ((THEY ARE REQUIRED TO FIND EMPLOYMENT OR RETURN TO SCHOOL IF THEY WISH TO STAY IN THE PROGRAM. WE HAVE SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES, PARENTING CLASSES, ANGER CONTROL MANAGEMENT.))
Besides the programs the judge mentioned, drug court participants must meet with counselors and probation officers at the Day Reporting Center.
Participants are also drug tested--in some cases several times a week.
Infractions such as positive drug tests, missed meetings or curfew violations are punished.
Participants are sentenced to community service or in more serious cases jail time.
Only non-violent offenders are allowed in drug court.
The accused has to plead guilty to get into the program.
Then the prosecutor's office determines if the defendant is eligible.
There are about 80 of these programs in the nation.
The oldest is only five years old.
These programs have helped lower the rate of repeat offenders.
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In January the program will also be available to drug offenders in Salem and Roanoke County.
These participants will also report to Judge Strickland and the Day Reporting Center.
The new year will also bring about some changes at the center.
The offices will be renovated so most of their services can be housed under one roof.
Roanoke's drug court program is only four months old and officials say it's off to a good start.
But they also say it will take years of follow up studies on participants to know if the program is truly a success.
Denise Allen News 7.))
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Coming up on News 7, the University of Kansas head football coach is staying put-- Roy will explain in Sports--
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But first-- we'll show you a band that brings the Christmas spirit home to residents at Roman Eagle--stay with us.
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Christmas-Band


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A Pittsylvania County band has been entertaining for more than a quarter century.
Perhaps nowhere is its talent more appreciated than at a Danville nursing home.
Teresa Hamilton has the story.
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They say laughter's the best medicine.
But at Roman Eagle Nursing Home it's the music.
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The Tightsqueeze Philharmonic Band has been entertaining here for years.
Their taste in music dates back to the 20's, 30's and 40's.
For Lelia Scearce, there's no sitting still.
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For the most part, the Tightsqueeze band takes center stage, but on nearly every trip, there's one or two residents who share the spotlight.
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There's no question, residents appreciate and look forward to their visit.
The music seems to melt away the years--
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But don't be fooled into thinking the residents are the only one's who benefit from the sweet sound.
Austin Jones will be the first to tell you otherwise.
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Of course, the bands monthly visit for December, would NOT be complete, without a little Christmas music.
And, judging by the smiles, the sound was better than any present they could've left under the tree.
sound of christmas music.
Teresa Hamilton, News 7, Danville.)) Roll
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S-Coach


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The Aloha Bowl will not be Glen Mason's final game as head coach of 11-th ranked Kansas.
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John Shafer, The Senior Associated athletic director at Georgia, confirmed today that Mason has changed his mind about becoming the Bulldogs head coach.
Mason accepted the Georgia job last week to succeed Ray goff who was fired after seven seasons.
The 45 year old coach turned the Jayhawk program into a national power. In 8 seasons his record is 42-47 and 1.
But this year Kansas ended the regular season with a 9 and 2 record and a trip to Aloha Bowl.
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Georgia will now turn to Marshall head coach Jim Donnan. A news conference has been called for tomorrow and Donnan will be there.

S-Aloha


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With Mason remaining in Kansas the Jayhawks decided to give him a nice Christmas present a 51 to 30 win over U-C-L-A in the Aloha Bowl.
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Kansas got started early in the first quarter and never looked back. Mark Williams hits Jim Moore on the 13 yard touchdown pass to make it 7 to nothing Jayhawks.
While Mason is staying Bruin Coach Terry Donohue is leaving to join C-B-S sports as a college football Analyst.
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June Henly takes the handoff from Williams and he's off to the races scoring from 49 yards out and Kansas beats U-C-L-A 51 to 30.
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S-Blue


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Maryland quarterback Scott Milanovich threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns to lead the blue to a 26 to 7 win over the Gray in the Blue-Gray all star game.
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Santa took some time off today to watch the all star game in person.
In the first quarter Mike Maxwell hooks up with West Virginia Tight end Lovett Purnell he breaks a tackle and scores from 5 yards out and the blue took the 6 to nothing lead after the extra point missed.
Milanovich then goes to air in the second quarter hitting Purnell on the 43 yard touchdown pass for his second T-D of the day and the Blue jumped out to the 12 to nothing lead.
The Grey got on the board in the second quarter when Steve Taneyhill goes up top to Derrick Harris on the 30 yard touchdown strike to make it 12 to 7 Blue.
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Milanovich hooking up with Kantroy Barker on the 36 yard touchdown pass and the Blue Beats the Grey 26 to 7.
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S-Jones


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The State's top high school football prospect, Thomas Jones, May announce tomorrow where he will play football in College.
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The record setting tailback has called a news conference for tomorrow and indications are he might announce that he'll attend the university of Virginia.
Jones led Powell Valley to its second straight state championship this year. He gained more than 3-thousand yards and scores 49 touchdowns this season.
He rushed for over 7-thousand yards in his Career second behind Terry Kirby who also attended U-V-A.
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Sports Tease


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And coming up, A big high school basketball tournament opens tomorrow afternoon at the Salem Civic Center the Spurs beat the Suns.
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And Orlando wins it's 15-th straight game at home with a victory over the Houston Rockets in a rematch of the N-B-A finals.
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S-Rockets


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Penny Hardaway hit a six foot jumper with 3 seconds to play to lead orlando to a 92 to 90 win over the houston Rockets in a rematch of last season's N-B-A finals.
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Orlando led for most of the first half and Nick Anderson's jumper on the baseline made it 70 to 68.
But Houston closed the second quarter with two three's Robert Horry hitting one at the Buzzer to give the Rockets a 74 to 70 lead at the half.
The Rockets maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter Mark Bryant scores to put Houston up by three.
But The Magic Rallied. Dennis Scott gets the pass and nails the three pointer to tie the game at 90 to 90.
Then Hardaway makes a nice move to SUPER=32-Orlando/=92/Houston/=90;the

basket pulls up and hits the jumper and the Magic beats the Rockets 92 to 90 for their 15-th straight win at home.
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S-Spurs


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The San Antonio Spurs used a strong fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns this afternoon 105 to 100.
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The Suns got off to the quick start Charles Barkley steps up and hits the three early in the first quarter.
But the Spurs come back going to DAvid Robinson on the alley oop and San Antonio led 29 to 21.
Phoenix took control in the third quarter Wesley Person pulls up and nails this three pointer and the Suns led by six.
But the Spurs rallied in the fourth. Robinson is wide open under the basket for the easy jam cutting the sun lead to three.
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Antonio/105/Phoenix/100;underneath the basket for the easy layup and the Spurs beat the suns 105 to 100.
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S-Hoops


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The holiday season is full of college and high school basketball teams in the Valley this year.
The First round of the NationsBank Holiday Hoops Classic begins at the Salem Civic Center tomorrow with some good match ups.
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Patrick Henry and William Byrd tip it off at two tomorrow afternoon and Riverside of Durham North Carolina will take on Franklin County at about 3:45.
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At six oclock the Colonels of William Fleming will take on Northside and the night cap at 7:45 has Glenvar taking on Salem.
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S-Classic


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A couple of days after the New Year the Domino's Lewis Gale Classic will be held at the Bast Center in Salem.
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The tournament hosted by Roanoke College is a fund raiser for the Jimmy V Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
Items like a hat autographed by Detroit Piston Grant Hill and the size 17 Nike shoes used by Alonzo Mourning in the playoffs last year will be raffled.
And a big goal has been set for this years event.
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Joining Roanoke in this years tournament are Menlo College of California Jersey City State and Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
The first round is January third and the championship is the fourth.

Washington


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It was on this day in 17-76 that General George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River, for a surprise attack against the British.
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Today, about two-thousand re-enactors commemorated the crossing-- where colonial troops attacked sleeping soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey.
Their victory was a turning point in the American Revolution.
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Xmas-Card


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We hope you are enjoying the holidays--
It's been a special year for us at WDBJ-7-- we've been celebrating our 40th anniversary.
So we leave you tonight with a look back at our birthday party, and season's greetings from Your Hometown station.
That's it for NEWS-7 at 11. Goodnight.
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