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HEADLINES
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VO-NAT
The White House says President Clinton will comply with a subpoena request
to testify on behalf of his former Whitewater land deal partners.
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and the first caucus of the presidential season is today in Louisiana.
wx-head
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live-head
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CLINTON
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One of the defendants in the Whitewater trial says only President
Clinton's testimony can clear her.
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VO-NAT
Susan McDougal, along with her ex-husband James, are on trial in Arkansas
for fraud.
The president was subpeonaed by a Republican prosecutor yesterday... he is
being ordered to testify about efforts to secure a federally-backed loan.
It's expected Mr. Clinton will testify by videotape or a satellite
hook-up.
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powell
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The second defendant in a Danville murder case has reached a plea agreement.
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VO-NAT
Bryant Lymont Powell was scheduled for a jury trial this morning.
But yesterday prosecutors dropped the murder charge.
SUPER=03-Danville/July 13;
In exchange, Powell pleaded guilty to robbery and abduction.
Powell HAD been charged with killing Angel Lewis DeJesus (de-Hay-seus).
The 32- year victim was found dead behind a house of Stephens Street in
Danville.
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ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS=2 shot
Another man has already been found guilty of killing Dejesus.
Just last week, a judge found Phil Clayborne guilty of murder.
Wheeler
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Also in court yesterday --
A circuit judge cleared the way for the state to try a Wythe County TEEN as
an ADULT.
Christopher Sean Wheeler is charged with MURDERING Sheriff's deputy Cliff
Dicker.
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VO-NAT
Dicker was shot in December of 1994 while trying to serve a juvenile
petition on Wheeler.
Wheeler was 15 at the time.
SUPER=03-Wytheville;
A juvenile judge ordered him transferred to adult court.
In appealing the ruling, Wheeler's lawyers argued he would have a better
chance at rehabilitation in the juvenile system.
The judge rejected the argument based on the serious nature of the crime.
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POLEC-VERDICT
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Three youngsters have been convicted of MURDER in the beating death of a
Philadelphia teen-ager.
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VO-NAT
Sixteen- year- old Eddie Polec was attacked with BASEBALL bats on the steps
of his CHURCH in November 19-94.
A fourth teen has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and two
others have been convicted of conspiracy.
The case exposed problems with Philadelphia's police dispatch system.
Seven 9-1-1 operators were disciplined over a 40-minute delay in sending help.
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SIMPSON
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O-J Simpson's civil trial is set to begin in less than two months.
The former football star is still giving his deposition in the case.
But right now Simpson's appears to be more concerned with the court of
public opinion.
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VO-NAT
Yesterday he phoned into a cable T-V show for a surprise interview.
He expressed suspicions the killings were linked to his ex-wife's friend Faye
Resnick and Resnick's past drug problem.
He also suggested police may have planted evidence.
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LIZ-TAYLOR
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It's official: Liz Taylor is seeking divorce number seven.
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VO-NAT
She cited irreconciable differences in her marriage to Larry Fortensky, the
younger man who wed her in 19-91.
Taylor met Fortensky in 19-88 at the Betty Ford Clinic, where both were
being treated for substance abuse.
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1-Sports
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Now from divorce court to the basketball court, here's Mike Stevens with
sports.
Good morning Mike.
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SOT
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OUT Q=you then
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One-Larry
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TAPE#M96-3 Space Heaters
CHROMAKEY=Live/On Record
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SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Today, space heaters are still as popular as ever and getting
smaller.
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SOT
IN Q=Very definately. For small...
SUPER=13-Doug Basham/Brambleton Hardware; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke Co.; :15
RUNS=2:45
OUT Q=family for generations.
LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Beth)
LA-CAUCUS
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For some, the road to the White House STARTS in the Bayou State.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Baton Rouge, LA;
Louisiana Republicans convene today for a CAUCUS and candidate Phil Gramm
is predicting he'll come out on TOP.
But Gramm's NOT running hard in Louisiana.
SUPER=03-Des Moines, IA;
He came north yesterday and campaigned in Iowa, where frontrunners Bob Dole and
Steve Forbes have been focusing their efforts.
Iowa's caucuses are next Monday.
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wipe wipe wipe
GOVERNORS
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
The nation's governors HOPE they've come up with a solution to the budget
standoff.
In meetings set for later today in Washington, they plan to vote on ways to
SAVE money on Medicaid.
Healthcare costs have been one of the sticking points between congressional
Republicans and the President.
The governors also plan to vote on a welfare reform plan.
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Payne
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Democrat L- F Payne will NOT seek another term in Congress.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville/Yesterday;
Payne told reporters in Danville yesterday he IS retiring.
Sources say he's being courted by high ranking officials in the Democratic
party who want Payne to run for Lieutenant Governor.
Payne says he's eager to return to the private sector, but IS open to other
possibilities.
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SOT
IN Q=I will
((REP. L. F. PAYNE/(D) FIFTH DISTRICT: I WILL NOW HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY I THINK
TO LOOK AT OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY EXIST IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND I WILL
EXPLORE A NUMBER OF THINGS IN THE FUTURE AND IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT SHOULD EVER
OCCUR CERTAINLY I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING OTHER THE SAME GROUP AND
TALKING ABOUT IT. ))
SUPER=@Payne; :00
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=talking about it.
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VO-NAT
Payne ran against Republican George Landrith during the last election.
Yesterday, Landrith said he'll seek the Republican nomination for the fifth
district seat.
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ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS=2 shot
Eric Thompson, a U-P-S worker from Bedford County is ALSO seeking the
Republican nomination.
Folo-Payne
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And first thing this morning, Rocky Mount Senator Virgil Goode will make his
intentions known about a possible bid for the seat.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday;
He was on the phone within minutes of Payne's announcement- looking for
support, but publicly he focused only on Payne.
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SOT 14:32:10
IN Q=I commend
((SEN. VIRGIL GOODE/D-ROCKY MOUNT: I COMMEND HIM... THROUGHOUT THE FIFTH.))
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OUT Q=the Fifth.
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VO-NAT
Danville Delegate Whitt Clement says he won't challenge Goode for the
nomination.
Martinsville's Ward Armstrong is undecided.
The presumed ticket leader for 1997 says he understands Payne's decision.
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SOT 13:55:54
IN Q=But I also
((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: BUT I ALSO THINK HE'D BE AN EXTRAORDINARY ADDITION TO
ANY DEMOCRATIC TEAM IN 1997 IF THAT'S WHAT HE WANTS TO DO. HE'S A BUSINESSMAN,
HE'S SHOWN PROVEN VOTE-GETTING ABILITY IN RURAL VIRGINIA, AS A VMI GRADUATE, A
COLGATE- DARDEN BUSINESS SCHOOL GRADUATE, HE BRINGS SO MUCH TO STATEWIDE
LEADERSHIP.))
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Back on the Republican side, Clarksville Delegate Frank Ruff is exploring
his own bid for Payne's seat, making it already a three- way race.
2-scores
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In sports --
The Virginia Cavaliers played one of their best games of the season last
night as destroyed in-state rival Old Dominion at University hall.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
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SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=97-VMI/=91/Citadel/=52//Virginia/=87/Old Dominion/=49;
SUPER=97-Villanova/=79/Georgetown/=66//Randolph Macon/=88/W & L/=71;
SUPER=96-Portland/=90/Toronto/=87//Miami/103/Sacramento/=92;
SUPER=96-New York/=97/Detroit/=91//Minnesota/104/Dallas/=92;
SUPER=96-Utah/=92/Vancouver/=83//Golden State/128/LA Clippers/124;
SUPER=103-Colroado/==4/Montreal/==2//San Jose/==6/Toronto/==4;
Two-Larry
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TAPE#M96-3 Cold Pets
CHROMAKEY=Live/On Record
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SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) The cold winter weather NOT only affects us, but our pets too.
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SOT
IN Q=Their feet can get....
SUPER=13-Dr. Jesse Webster/Vinton Veterinary Hospital; :00
SUPER=12-Vinton; :20
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OUT Q=mighty hard on them.
(CLOSING ANIMAL HEALTH BILLBOARD)
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(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2headlines
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Here's a look at today's top stories.
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VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
President Clinton will get to tell a Little Rock courtroom what he knows
about a failed Arkansas land deal.
A federal judge has ordered Clinton to testify at the trial of his former
Whitewater partners who were involved in the deal.
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VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Beth
Three suspected armed robbers lead Los Angeles police on a high speed
chase.
The chase ended when the suspects crashed their stolen vehicle.
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VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
And State Senator Virgil Goode is interested in a job in Washington.
The Rocky Mount Democrat is expected to discuss plans for running for the
congressional seat being vacated by Representative L-F Payne.
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And that's what's making news on this Tuesday February 6th.
ANCHOR=Beth
News 7 Mornin will be right back.
Giles-Death
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The cold weather is being blamed for the death of a Giles County man.
Authorities say the body of 46- year- old William Mullins was found Saturday
on his front lawn-- within 10- feet of his home in the Wolf Creek area.
Officials say Mullins had a history of medical problems-- and apparently
died of exposure.
The county's coroner will determine the official cause of death.
His death brings the statewide total of weather -related fatalities to six.
An elderly Hanover County man died of a heart attack Sunday after shoveling
snow.
Cold-Weather
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GRAPHIC=Deep Freeze
The record low temperatures are setting records for electricity demand.
American Electric Power customers in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee
set a new peak of six-thousand-908 mega-watts at nine a-m yesterday.
That beat the previous high of six-thousand-889 mega-watts.
In the meantime, the weather is being blamed for power outages and water
main breaks, in addition to all kinds of other problems.
Ron Jones has the story.
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SOT
IN Q=Busted water pipes
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.; :14
SUPER=01-Reggie Reynolds/Cattlemen's Assoc. Rep.; :23
SUPER=01-Shane Amburguy/Katie's Ice Cream; :42
SUPER=01-Rebecca Carey/Roanoke Resident; :52
SUPER=@Ron1; 1:00
RUNS=1:09
OUT Q=Ron Jones, News Seven, Roanoke.
((Busted water pipes and slow moving traffic is the order of day in the
Roanoke Valley.
Workers in Roanoke are fighting water main breaks on two fronts in both the
north and south side.
Cattlemen aren't welcoming the cold either.
Their livestock have to work harder to stay warm by eating more food... if
they can get to it.
((REGGIE REYNOLDS/CATTLEMEN'S ASSOC. REP: THE BAD THING IS WHEN WE GET THE SNOW
LIKE WE GOT TWO WEEKS AGO IS GETTING TO THE CATTLE. AND ITS HAD TO TAKE SOME
OF OUR CATTLE PRODUCERS ALL DAY.))
Which leads to slim cattle and bad beef rates per pound.
But some businesses haven't missed a beat because of the cold... especially
the ice cream business?
((SHANE AMBURGUY/KATTIE'S ICE CREAM: BASED ON THE LAST SNOW STORM WE DID HAVE A
DRAMATIC INCREASE OF PEOPLE PRIOR TO THE PREVIOUS TWO MONTHS.))
And for some the cold and snow is welcomed event.
This lady left Sunny Florida for one reason.
((REBECCA CAREY/ROANOKE RESIDENT: WELL, I WANTED TO GET AWAY FROM THE THE REAL
HOT WEATHER... BUT HERE I AM.))
But whether you see the cold as a blessing or a curse the Department of
Emergency Services officials say you must show it respect.
Ron Jones, News Seven, Roanoke.))
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=none
The winter weather is STILL responsible for school delays and closings.
We'll show you a list at the bottom of your screen during birthdays and
Larry Dowdy's next segment on how to beat the winter cold with kerosene heat.
BILL-CLINTON
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In other news --
President Clinton has been ordered to testify at next month's Whitewater
trial.
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VO-NAT
He has been supoenaed to provide testimony for his former partners in the
Arkansas land deal, Susan and James McDougal.
The White House says Mr. Clinton will probably appear on tape or speak by
satellite.
A lawyer for Susan McDougal, however, wants the President to testify in
person.
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DuPont
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WRITER=cro
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A Pennsylvania judge has signed a petition that will let doctors examine
chemical-heir John du Pont before his preliminary hearing this Friday.
Doctors at Pennsylvania University will try to determine if the suspected
killer suffers from organic brain dysfunction.
Du Pont faces charges of killing world-class wrestler David Schultz at du
Pont's estate outside Philadelphia last month.
Orren
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-6
GRAPHIC=Phillip Orren
Police arrested Phillip Orren last month- -TWO days AFTER he allegedly set
fire to a house on Patterson Avenue with someone INSIDE.
Yesterday a Roanoke grand jury handed up indictments against Orren in SEVEN
more arson cases in the same neighborhood.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/December 4, 1995
The charges span a three- month period. The prosecutor says Orren is a
suspect in as many as 20 fires altogether... including some dumpster fires.
SUPER=04-January 26
Orren lives in the same neighborhood where the house fires occurred.
Prosecutor Betty Jo Anthony says the 20-year old suspect "just likes to
play with matches."
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ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS=2 shot
Another man, David Brian Barbour, was also indicted yesterday, charged with
setting TWO fires in Old Southwest on November 22nd.
Franklin-Fire
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A Franklin County man lost everything he owned in a house fire this
weekend... but thanks to his teenage neighbors.. he didn't lose his life.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Franklin Co.;
Pete Doyle was trapped inside his burning home Sunday, when he heard two
familiar voices shouting.
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SOT 12:24:03 tape 1
IN Q=They kept
((PETE DOYLE/HOUSE FIRE VICTIM: THEY KEPT SAYING, "PETE. WHERE ARE YOU?" THEN I
SAID I'M IN HERE. I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE I WAS. IN MY BEDROOM OR WHERE. ))
SUPER=07-Pete Doyle;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=bedroom or where
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VO-NAT
The help came from Virginia Tech student Michael Nunn and his 15- year- old
brother Kevin.
Without hesitation, the brothers darted across the lawn, entered the burning
house, and pulled Doyle to safety.
Kevin Nunn did not realize his efforts were considered heroic.
He says he was just trying to help out a friend in trouble.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:42:20
IN Q=After it was
((KEVIN NUNN/HOUSE FIRE HERO: AFTER IT WAS OVER I WAS KIND OF FREAKED OUT. BUT
I GUESS IT FELT PRETTY GOOD CAUSE WE GOT PETE OUT. ))
SUPER=07-Kevin Nunn;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=got Pete out
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VO-NAT
Pete Doyle and MICHAEL Nunn were both treated for smoke inhalation, but
doctors say they'll both be fine.
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CHASE
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In Los Angeles --
A dramatic ending to a high speed chase when suspected armed robbers tried
to outrun police.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA;
The chase, caught on tape, shows the suspects' desperate attempts to flee.
The pursuit started in South Pasadena.
The driver sped down a Freeway and ended up at an intersection in South
Central Los Angeles.
The chase ended when the suspected robbers crashed into a light pole.
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3-Sports
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It's full speed ahead for the Virginia Cavaliers.
In sports, Mike Stevens has highlights of their win over Old Dominion last
night.
Good morning Mike.
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OUT Q=everybody
$CCOFF
Birthdays
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out= back to you.
Three-Larry
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TAPE#M96-3 Kerosene Heat
CHROMAKEY=Liver/On Record
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SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Kerosene heat is a great alternative.
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SOT
IN Q=As an alternative...
SUPER=13-Doug Basham/Brambleton Hardware; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke Co.; :20
RUNS=2:28
OUT Q=heat source. Very definately.
LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to bump)
Bryant-powell
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NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#96-8
GRAPHIC=NONE
The SECOND defendant in a Danville murder case was scheduled for a jury
trial this morning.
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VO-NAT
But Bryant Lymont Powell made a plea agreement yesterday, so prosecutors
DROPPED the murder charge.
SUPER=03-Danville/July 13;
In exchange, Powell pleaded guilty to robbery and abduction.
Powell HAD been charged with killing Angel Lewis DeJesus (de-Hay-seus).
The 32- year victim was found dead behind a house of Stephens Street in
Danville.
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ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS=2 shot
Another man has ALREADY been found GUILTY of killing Dejesus.
Just last week, a judge found Phil Clayborne guilty of MURDER.
Chris-Wheeler
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
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WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-110
GRAPHIC=2 shot
Also in court yesterday --
A circuit judge has cleared the way for the state to try a Wythe County teen
as an adult.
Christopher Sean Wheeler is charged with murdering Sheriff's deputy Cliff
Dicker.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wytheville;
Dicker was shot in December of 1994 while trying to serve a juvenile
petition on Wheeler.
Wheeler was 15 at the time.
A juvenile judge ordered him transferred to adult court.
In appealing the ruling, Wheeler's lawyers argued he would have a better
chance at rehabilitation in the juvenile system.
The judge rejected the argument based on the serious nature of the crime.
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Deaths
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
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The weekend snow and ice storms have been blamed for TWO more deaths,
bringing the statewide total to SIX fatalities.
In Giles County, a friend found the body of 46-year-old William Mullins on
Saturday in Mullins' front yard.
Mullins' body was covered with SEVERAL inches of snow. The cause of death
was NOT immediately known.
Over in Hanover County, an elderly man died of a heart attack Sunday AFTER
he finished shoveling snow.
Goode
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State Senator Virgil Goode says he's interested in running for the
congressional seat being vacated
SS=payne
by Fifth District Congressman L-F Payne.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday;
The Rocky Mount Democrat is expected to discuss the possibility of his
candidacy at a press conference in Richmond later today.
Congressman Payne is retiring at the end of his term this year.
He's been asked to consider seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for
lieutenant governor next year.
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4-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
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In college hoop action --
VMI improved to 10-and-7 on the season and 500 in the Southern conference
with a blowout of the Citadel.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
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SUPER=97-VMI/=91/Citadel/=52//Virginia/=87/Old Dominion/=49;
SUPER=97-Villanova/=79/Georgetown/=66//Randolph Macon/=88/W & L/=71;
SUPER=96-Portland/=90/Toronto/=87//Miami/103/Sacramento/=92;
SUPER=96-New York/=97/Detroit/=91//Minnesota/104/Dallas/=92;
SUPER=96-Utah/=92/Vancouver/=83//Golden State/128/LA Clippers/124;
SUPER=103-Colroado/==4/Montreal/==2//San Jose/==6/Toronto/==4;
by SS