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Up next on News 7 at eleven-
It's not over yet. More snow is in the forecast. Meteorologist Robin Reed
will have the latest on what to expect.
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VO-NAT
Meanwhile people start stocking up for what could be another bout of being
stuck inside.
And an American balloonist falls far short of his goal. A round the world
trip ends in Canada.
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News 7 is next.
Newsbreak
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Good Evening.
Just when thought life was getting back to normal more snow is in the
forecast.
By late afternoon tomorrow the snow will start coming down yet again-
By the time it's over we could see more than a foot.
Meteorologist Robin Reed will have the latest at eleven.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New Brunswick, Canada;
A trip is cut short for an American Balloonist trying to circle the world
non-stop.
After three days of equipment and weather problems Steve Fossett landed in
a frozen lake in Canada.
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ANCHOR=Jean
Join us for News 7 at eleven.
Forecast
ANCHOR=Jean
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Just when you've probably had enough of the snow- more is on the way.
By late afternoon tomorrow the snow will start coming down yet again- By
the time it's over we could see more than a foot.
Let's go right over to Meteorologist Robin Reed for the latest.
CK/LIVELINE= NATIONAL RADAR LOOP
CK/WXALERT= WINTER STORM WATCHES
Robin ad lib toss to Jean
Tonite-Snow
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NEWSCAST=11 p.m.
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TAPE#96-02
GRAPHIC=NONE
Old Man Winter's return still finds many people recovering from his last
visit.
Kimberly McBroom joins us now from the newsroom with the latest on roads.
Kim, what's V-Dot saying at this point?
Double Boxes=KIMBERLY Newsroom
SUPER=@kimberly1;
Well, Jean even though primary roads look clear, many have wet pavement
with icy patches.
And of course, most secondary roads are still covered with snow.
Now, while V-Dot is preparing for the next onslaught of wintry
precipitation-- so are most people.
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SOT
IN Q=Snow-laden roads
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Shockley/Rent-A-Wreck; :21
SUPER=07-Bertha Williams; :48
SUPER=01-Tom Webster/Harris Teeter Co-Manager; 1:06
RUNS=1:12
OUT Q=patient with us
(( Snow- laden roads are a nightmare for drivers-- and not every automobile
has the stamina to navigate through it.
And now that more snow is in the forecast-- many people are shopping around
for four- wheel drive vehicles.
Dealerships say they've gotten numerous calls about the four- by- four's--
even those that don't carry them.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 18:40:53
((STEVE SHOCKLEY/RENT-A-WRECK: A LOT OF BUSINESSES IN TOWN HAVE CALLED,
WANTING TO KNOW IF WE HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVES SO THEY CAN TRANSPORT EMPLOYEES TO
AND FROM, AND UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON'T CARRY THOSE. BUT WE'VE HAD UPWARDS OF 40
TO 45 CALLS TODAY. ))
RUNS=:12
Meanwhile, the promise of more snow prompted a rush of customers at local
supermarkets.
Checkout lines extended into store aisles-- as people prepare to be snowed
in once again.
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SOT 20:48:08
((BERTHA WILLIAMS: WE'RE STOCKING UP FOR THE BIG SNOW. I DIDN'T GO OUT LAST
WEEKEND BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD PLENTY AND WHAT WE HAD, WE USED.))
RUNS=:08
Staples like bread were disappearing quickly off the shelves-- with
customers grabbing whatever they needed to get through the next winter storm.
But store officials say they're working hard to stay stocked and ready.
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SOT 21:08:50
((TOM WEBSTER/HARRIS TEETER CO- MANAGER: OH, IT'S BEEN GOOD BUSINESS, HECTIC
AND ROUGH ON US, BUT WE'VE ENJOYED IT AND IT'S BEEN A LOT OF FUN AND THE
CUSTOMERS HAVE REALLY BEEN ENJOYABLE, THEY'VE UNDERSTOOD AND HAVE BEEN PATIENT
WITH US. ))
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))
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LIVE=KIMBERLY Full
So, apparently people are taking the warning of more snow to heart--
Meanwhile, V-DOT says it's trying to clear secondary roads before we get
more-- and yes, four wheel drive vehicles are still recommended.
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No Q&A
XGR-Speech
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TAPE#95-105
GRAPHIC=seission 96
Virginia's politicians tried to meet in the middle today.
The 1996 session of the General Assembly kicked off with an olive branch
from the Governor and a power-sharing offer from Senate Democrats.
Double Box=Jean/Ellen;
Ellen Qualls is at the State Capitol with part one of our coverage: the
State of the Commonwealth speech.
LIVE=Ellen via Starlink
SUPER=@Ellen1;
Last year, George Allen quoted the poet Robert Frost and asked Virginians to
follow him down the road not taken.
SUPER=06-Richmond;
They did not.
Tonight, he quoted Ronald Reagan and a Democrat on the state Board of
Education, and met Virginians on a more comfortable middle ground.
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SOT
IN Q=Cheers, pomp
SUPER=03-Richmond; :00
SUPER=@Allen; :06
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Moss/(D)- Norfolk :23
SUPER=@Cranwell; :29
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Jackson/(D)- Hillsville; 1:09
SUPER=@Woodrum; 1:18
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OUT Q=for education
((
Cheers, pomp, and circumstance greeted Governor George Allen at mid-term.
SOT 19:48:40
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: LET US RESOLVE IN THE THE DAYS AHEAD TO CONDUCT OURSELVES
NOT AS AN ALL-KNOWING ELITE IN A FAR-DISTANT CAPITOL, BUT AS SERVANTS OF DECENT
AND SENSIBLE PEOPLE WHO RIGHTLY DESIRE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN WAY FOR THEMSELVES,
THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY.))
RUNS=:16
SOT 20:18:42
((DEL. TOM MOSS/D-NORFOLK: IT WAS NOT AN IN YOUR FACE TYPE SPEECH THAT HE'S
BEEN DOING BEFORE. IT WAS A REACH-OUT SPEECH.))
RUNS=:06
SOT 20:14:41
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D-VINTON: I THOUGHT THE TONE OF THE SPEECH WAS VASTLY
IMPROVED OVER WHAT WE'VE SEEN IN THE PAST. THERE WERE STILL A FEW LITTLE PINS
AND NEEDLES IN THERE. BUT YOU KNOW OLD HABITS ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO BREAK.))
RUNS=:09
One of those pins and needles was an anecdote about his seven- year old
daughter Tyler -- who didn't get everything on her Christmas list.
SOT 19:41:15
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: SO I HOPE THAT THOSE WHO INCESSANTLY CRITICIZE AND DEMAND
MORE AND MORE SPENDING WILL UNDERSTAND THAT IF SANTA CANNOT MEET ALL DEMANDS,
NEITHER CAN THE TAXPAYERS OF VIRGINIA.))
runs=:11
Allen thinks Virginia public schools have had their stockings stuffed, with
flat test scores to show for it.
He'd like to see tougher standards more than bigger spending.
SOT 11:16:17
((DEL. TOM JACKSON/D-HILLSVILLE: I AGREE WITH HIM VERY MUCH ON THE
ACCOUNTABILITY ASPECT OF EDUCATION. I THINK IT'S TIME THAT WE DID MORE IN THAT
AREA. AND THE TESTING IS SOMETHING THAT I INTEND TO SUPPORT.))
RUNS=:09
SOT 20:13:35
((DEL. CHIP WOODRUM/D-ROANOKE: I'M VERY PLEASED THAT THE GOVERNOR IS BEGINNING
TO TAKE HIS FIRST, IF SOMEWHAT HESITANT STEPS TOWARD TRYING TO DO SOMETHING FOR
EDUCATION.))
RUNS=:08
))
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(ellen ad lib)
Ellen toss to Steve
Senate
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toss from Ellen
LIVE=Steve Full
SUPER=@SSM1;
SUPER=06-Richmond;
What was expected to be a power struggle in the Senate is certainly living up
to expectations tonight.
The Senate adjourned around 9:30 without having adopted its rules.. and with
its committee assignments still very much up in the air.
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SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Richmond; :00
SUPER=01-Sen. John Edwards/(D) Roanoke; :16
SUPER=01-Del. Richard Cranwell/(D) Roanoke; :34
SUPER=01-Sen. Virgil Goode/(D) Rocky Mount; :52
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OUT Q=heard people put forth.
(( When the day started, Senate Republicans had equal numbers but not equal
power...
A surprise offer from Democratic leader Dick Saslaw gave the GOP
chairmanships of three lesser committees, and more representation on some of
the meatier committees like Finance.
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SOT 11:13:29
((SEN. JOHN EDWARDS/ D- ROANOKE: IT'S A FAIR PLAN. IT'S ONE THAT THE
REPUBLICANS OUGHT TO ACCEPT IN THE SPIRIT IN WHICH IT WAS OFFERED.))
RUNS=:07
But Republicans weren't necessarily buying.
And as the Senate spent most of its time gavelling in and out of session,
both sides were trying to wrangle behind the door deals.
9:30 came and there was still no consensus.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:16:10
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- ROANOKE: THIS IS NOT REALLY ABOUT SHARED GOVERNMENT.
THIS IS ABOUT POWER. AND THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT BY PEOPLE IN THE SENATE
TO SECURE MORE POWER.))
RUNS=:11
The biggest proponent of shared power, Democratic outcast Virgil Goode,
still holds out hope a consensus can be reached Wednesday.
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SOT 12:53:23
((SEN. VIRGIL GOODE/D- ROCKY MOUNT: THEY'RE KIND OF AT A STALEMATE, BUT I'M
HOPEFUL SOMETHING WILL BE WORKED OUT. I DON'T THINK THERE'S MUCH DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT PROPOSALS THAT I'VE HEARD PEOPLE PUT FORTH.))
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(Steve ad lib tag, toss to Jean)
ANCHOR=Jean
Pinnacle Board
And for our viewers on the Internet. Here is the address of the Web Page on
the Internet where they can view the complete text of tonight's State of the
Commonwealth address.
Budget
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It could be a long eleven months to a balanced budget agreement.
Republican congressional leaders now say there may not be a deal until
after the November elections.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington, DC;
President Clinton tonight says the sticking point isn't the budget-
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SOT 18:03:42
IN Q=
((IF THIS IS ABOUT BALANCING THE BUDGET WE COULD DO IT IN FIFTEEN MINUTES.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=it in fifteen minutes."
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VO-NAT
Clinton says he and congress have already agreed on a seven year
balanced budget-
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SOT 18:04:37
IN Q=
((THE ISSUE HERE IS OVER THE POLICIES INVOLVING MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND
EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT OUR OPPOSITION TO RAISING TAXES ON THE LOWEST PAID
WORKING PEOPLE AND ON THE SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF THE TAX CUT.))
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=STRUCTURE OF THE TAX CUT."
ANCHOR=Jean
The President is expected to hold a news conference tomorrow to talk to
the nation about the budget.
Tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE
Still to come on our broadcast,
some residents say snow shovelers are gouging more than snow,
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VO-NAT
And we'll see why some people are upset over the way different localities
are plowing the streets.
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ANCHOR=Robin
wx ad lib
Roll
Lake level
Snow-Plows
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TAPE#95-114
GRAPHIC=Snowbound
If you were able to drive your car today, you probably noticed some areas
looked better than others.
Some residents say there is a big dividing line between Roanoke County and
Roanoke City.
Scott Prince has more.
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SOT
IN Q=There are
SUPER=03-Roanoke;:00
SUPER=@Herbert; :23
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; :35
SUPER=@Scott2; :29
SUPER=01-Jeff Echols/VDOT; :51
SUPER=01-Ken Reynolds/Snow Plow Driver; 1:06
RUNS=1:12
OUT Q=Scott Prince, News 7
((There are a number of similarities when it comes to snow removal
techniques in Roanoke City and Roanoke County.
Both areas have snow plows working around the clock, and both are trying to
clear the roads as fast as they can.
But each goes about it differently.
City officials say they strive to get primary roads passable... not
completely clear in order to get to work on the side streets.
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SOT snow conference tape 1:12:13
IN Q=Our belief
((BOB HERBERT/ROANOKE CITY MANAGER: OUR BELIEF AT THIS POINT IS THAT WE PLOWED
VIRTUALLY EVERY STREET IN THE CITY. ))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=in the city
But even though most streets have seen a plow at least once, there are some
that remain untouched.
But in the county, about twenty percent of the roads have yet to be plowed.
That's because VDOT has a different agenda when it comes to snow removal.
Officials want to get primary streets as clear as possible, and then
concentrate on the secondary roads.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:48:00
IN Q=The Interstate
((JEFF ECHOLS/VDOT: THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM CARRIES A LOT OF THE TRUCKS THAT
BRING THE FOOD TO THE GROCERY STORE. SO IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THEY GET OUT
AND ABOUT AND DELIVERIES ARE MADE... AND THEN GET TO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM. ))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=secondary system
But no matter where you live, road crews ask that you be patient and
understanding.
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SOT county tape 4:53:15
IN Q=Just give us
((KEN REYNOLDS/SNOW PLOW DRIVER: JUST GIVE US SOME TIME. WE'RE WORKING AS FAST
AS WE CAN TO GET THE ROADS CLEAR ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=roads clear
Scott Prince, News 7.))
Pulaski-Guard
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-110
GRAPHIC=Winter Storm
A food delivery in the New River Valley today may prove critical in the days
ahead.
Hot meals and Non perishable food made it to Meals on Wheels recipients
today-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pulaski Co.;
The state Forestry Department and the National Guard brought out heavy
vehicles to deliver the goods.
This is the first and only hot meal delivered this week to nearly one
thousand folks because of the snow.
New River Valley Senior Services hopes to start daily meal runs again
Monday, but more winter weather may nix those plans.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:58:00
((GARY HEINLINE/PROGRAM SUPERVISOR: IT'S HARD TO GET THESE VEHICLES ON AN
EVERYDAY TYPE BASIS. SO WE'RE GONNA GET OUT TODAY, GET THE PEOPLE SOME HOT
FOOD, SOME SHELF-STABLED ITEMS, SOME FROZEN MEALS, WHATEVER THEY NEED. ))
SUPER=01-Gary Heinline/Program Supervisor;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=whatever they need.
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VO-NAT
Senior Services was unable to deliver to Floyd County recipients because
there weren't vehicles there.
Officials are keeping tabs on those people by phone, and say they'll be
tops on the list when the next deliveries are attempted.
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ANCHOR=JEAN
SS=HOLD
The League of Older Americans in Roanoke also needs volunteers with four-
wheel drive vehicles to deliver Meals on Wheels tomorrow.
Volunteers can call 3-4-5-0-4-5-1.
Shovelers
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#95-103
GRAPHIC=Hold
A Roanoke County homeowner shelled out more than 600 dollars to shovel the
snow from his driveway.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
The winter weather has unleashed a small army of private snow plows and snow
blowers, and most are charging reasonable fees for the work they do.
But at least one accepted an invitation to clear a driveway, then delivered
a huge bill.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=You have disasters
((FRAN STEPHANZ/BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: YOU HAVE DISASTERS LIKE A BAD WIND
STORM, A HURRICANE. PEOPLE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU AND YOU'RE SO ANXIOUS TO GET
SOMETHING DONE THAT THEY VERY OFTEN DON'T LOOK DOWN THE ROAD AT THE NET COST
AND THEY SHOULD. VERY IMPORTANT.))
SUPER=01-Fran Stephanz/Better Business Bureau;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=very important.
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=HOLD
The Roanoke County couple initially paid the bill, but had second thoughts.
Later, they stopped payment on the check and offered what they consider a
more reasonable fee.
Zaire
ANCHOR=Jean
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TAPE#Net F
GRAPHIC=NONE
The Zaire Government now says more than 300 people died from a plane crash
Monday.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Kinshasa, Zaire;
But a surgeon at a local hospital says 600 are confirmed dead.
The cargo plane crashed into a crowded outdoor market-
Today the people of Zaire began burying their dead.
Meanwhile four crew members are under arrest- while an investigation is
underway.
Reports indicate the plane was flying without authorization and may have
been overloaded.
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wipe wipe wipe
Train-Derail
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wipe wipe wipe
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Sentinel, AZ;
A train derailment in Arizona- Twenty three cars of the Southern Pacific
Freight Train jumped the tracks-
Two of the cars were carrying dangerous chemicals.
Southern Pacific says it'll take a few days to determine the cause.
Today's accident happened about 45 miles southwest of an October Amtrak
derailment.
So far there's no indication that sabotage was involved today.
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Tease#2
SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE
When News 7 returns, local counselors have some advice for dealing with
cabin fever,
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VO-NAT
And we'll see what has let the air out of an attempt to fly a balloon
around the world.
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Closed Captioning
Cabin-Fever
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#95-113
GRAPHIC=Snowbound
Around the region, folks are trying to get out of the house, between
storms.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :
For many, just as critical as stocking up on the essentials, is treating
the cabin fever.
The condition can bring varying stages of irritability and stress--
We talked today with Appalachian Counseling Services.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:40:42
IN Q=Step back and
((MIKE CHIGLINSKY/APPALACHIAN COUNSELING SERVICES: STEP BACK AND RE-APPRAISE
THE SITUATION WHERE EVERYBODY CAN ENJOY BEING TOGETHER. FOR MOMS AND DADS IT
GENERALLY MEANS AN INCREASED WORKLOAD BECAUSE THERE ARE MORE CLOTHES TO CHANGE,
MORE RUNNY NOSES TO CATCH UP WITH, MORE THINGS TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE JUST
BECAUSE EVERYONE IS CONFINED.))
SUPER=01-Mike Chiglinsky/Appalachian Counseling Services; :
RUNS=:24
OUT Q=is confined.
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VO-NAT
More advice-- seek out others to talk, even if just on the phone.
A change in perspective can turn around an attitude-- as can finding the
humor in the situation.
Also, don't forget to check on the elderly-- not just to shovel their
walks, but also to re-assure them they're not alone.
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Snow-Pets
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=bmy
TAPE#95-108
GRAPHIC=Snowbound '96
Pets belong inside this week. That's according to
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
It says cats and dogs should be kept in from the cold, especially after a
storm of this magnitude.
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34 49 00 - 35 00 00
SOT
IN Q=Please bring them inside
((AL ALEXANDER/ROANOKE SPCA: PLEASE BRING THEM INSIDE UNTIL THIS WEATHER
BREAKS. IF YOU CAN'T, GET THEM INTO THE GARAGE OR BE SURE THE DOG HOUSE IS
INSULATED AND OUT OF THE WIND. ))
SUPER=01-Al Alexander/Roanoke SPCA;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q= out of the wind.
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VO-NAT
The S-P-C-A also says check paws for ice crystals because pets can get frost
bite.
You should also rinse chemicals from your pets paws because some kinds can
cause burns.
And make sure there's plenty of food and water available.
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Wx-Tape
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S-UVA
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=VB96-1
GRAPHIC=UVA
Harold Deane scored 39 points; the most tallied at Clemson in 17 years.
Despite the junior's efforts; the Virginia cavaliers lost to the Tigers 89-79
at Little John Arena.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Clemson, SC/Cavaliers vs. Tigers; :00
Tiger guard Terrell McIntyre scored 18 points in the second half to boost
16th ranked Clemson. The Tigers are a perfect 11 and OH.
The Cavs took their last lead 66-65 with about 7 minutes to go. Curtis
Staples goes inside to Norman Nolan. he hits the shot, but the Tigers pulled
away.
UVa rising star Courtney Alexander SUPER=33-Clemson/=89/Virginia/=79;
helped the cavalier cause as he knocks down this shot,
But Clemson wins by 10 to drop UVa to 6 and 5 on the season and the Tigers
beats the wahoo's for the first time in 8 tries.
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S-Tech
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=TB96-1
GRAPHIC=Tech hoops
The Virginia Tech Hokies made their Atlantic 10 debut last night a memorable
one, spanking Duquesne 88-69 at the Pulumbo Center in Pittsburgh.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Pittsburgh, PA/Hokies vs. Dukes; :00
Bill Foster and his 15th ranked Gobblers improve to 8 and 1 on the season
behind strong efforts from Ace Custis and Troy Manns.
The former Patrick henry star scored 15 points coming off the bench to
relieve Damon Watlington who got in early foul trouble.
Here, in the second half he goes coast to coastSUPER=33-Virginia
Tech/=88/Duquesne/=69;
and nails the lay up and gets the foul.
The Dukes went on a 12-3 run with about 9 minutes left in the game. Nick
Bosnic hits the wide open jumper.
But the Hokies answered and when Manns fed Shawn Good for this ally oop,
Tech led 82-66 with under 2 minutes to play..
Ace Custis registered 18 points and had 17 rebounds as the Hokies beat
Duquesne by 19.
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S-Cornell
ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=TF95-2
GRAPHIC=NFL
The NFL deadline for undergraduates to declare early for the league's
draft was today.
SS=Cornell Brown
Eight collegians have thrown their names in, Cornell Brown is not one of
them.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Charlottesville/Hokies vs. Cavaliers; :00
Brown says he's staying at Virginia Tech for his senior year.
The consensus all american sited finishing his education, and helping the
Hokies reach a 4th straight bowl game as two reasons for his decision.
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S-Express
ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=ICE-95
GRAPHIC=Express/Checkers
The Roanoke Express played host to Charlotte tonight in a East Division
match up of the third and fourth place teams.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Checkers vs. Express; :00
The 4th place Express welcomed three new players into the line up...they
are Wade Gibson,
number 16 Karry Biette,
and Dan Murphy, who sported number 6.
Charlotte jumped out in front early. Kurt Seher beats Matt Del Juidice.
Juice replaced Daniel Berthiaume, who sat out a 1 game suspension. 3-1 Checkers
after 1.
SUPER=34-Charlotte/==6/Roanoke/==3;
Newly signed Wade Gibson did produce, his shot is deflected in by Jeff Jestadt,
but Charlotte hands Roanoke it's 4th loss in five games 6-3. Now, the numbers!
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wipe to the boards!!
S-Score
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NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
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Chyron in motion
IN Q=first score
RUNS=:35
OUT Q=last score
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Sports tease
ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=none
and still to come tonight, Charles haley and Rod Woodson are back
practicing,
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VO-NAT
and Mike Stevens is in Charlotte. He will tell us about Kyle Petty and his
new look race team in a few.
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S-Charlotte
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#R-31
GRAPHIC=96-media tour
You should always believe your mother.
And if you believe his mother, Jimmy Johnson is the new head coach of the
Miami Dolphins.
Allene Johnson says the official announcement will be made later today
Now from the career track to the fast track, The 1996 NASCAR Media Tour
rolled on yesterday in the Carolina's. Today's focus; Kyle Petty.
Mike Stevens has more on Kyle and his two year drout.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="The last two
SUPER=03-Martinsville/September 1994; :00
SUPER=03-Mooresville, NC; :07
SUPER=01-Kyle Petty/Driver Sabco Pontiac; :14
SUPER=01-David Evans/Kyle's Engine Builder; 1:00
SUPER=@Mike1; 1:26
RUNS=1:49
OUT Q=....news 7 sports."
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Balloon
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net B
GRAPHIC=NONE
Trying to circle the globe in a balloon isn't as easy as you might think.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New Brunswick;
That's the word from American Balloonist Steve Fossett whose trip ended
in a frozen Canadian lake today.
The millionaire took off from South Dakota Monday attempting to go round
the world non stop.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:14:16
IN Q=
((STEVE FOSSETT/BALLOONIST: I DISCOVERED A LOT OF PROBLEMS IN FACT I WAS NOT
CLOSE AT ALL TO MAKING IT AROUND THE WORLD.))
14:11:25
((TIMOTHY KEMPER/FLIGHT MANAGER: WE ARE A SMALL TEAM OF EIGHT AND IT'S REALLY
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT TO TRY TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD.))
SUPER=01-Steve Fossett/Balloonist; 00
SUPER=01-Timothy Kemper/Flight Manager; 09
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=a world record."
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VO-NAT
Electrical and weather problems forced today's landing.
Fossett says he's both disappointed and embarrassed.
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by SS