06:00-01
headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=
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GRAPHIC=
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VO-NAT
And then there were eight.
The field of G-O-P presidential contenders narrows as Phil Gramm jumps out
of the race.
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ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
And a Martinsville elementary teacher faces sexual abuse charges involving a
former student.
wx-head
(beth ad lib)
live-head
(larry ad lib)
GRAMM
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=gramm
It looks like it's all over for Phil Gramm.
Sources say the Texas Senator is quitting the G-O-P presidential race.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
A disappointing fifth-place standing in the Iowa caucus sunk his
campaign, already slowed by poor results in Lousiana.
Gramm is expected to make the formal announcement today in Washington.
SUPER=03-Concord, NH;
Meanwhile the race is on in New Hampshire and it appears to be one of
philosophy versus electability.
Vulnerable frontrunner Bob Dole is under attack on both fronts, for his
more moderate views and for his age.
But Dole kept his campaigning positive yesterday.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((SEN. BOB DOLE;TRUTH AND HOPE ARE MORAL ATTRIBUTES AMERICA NEEDS RIGHT NOW IN
THEIR LEADERS AND EACH OF US MUST DO ALL IN OUR POWER TO PROVIDE THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Sen. Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=to provide this.
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VO-NAT
Pat Buchanan has asked Gramm's supporters to jump to his camp.
While his support is strong among the Christian right, a C-B-S news poll
shows less enthusiasm among voters who want a candidate who can win in
November.
Instead those moderates favored Lamar Alexander.
Alexander placed third in Iowa.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Governor George Allen will fly to New Hampshire today to endorse a G-O-P
presidential candidate.
Allen
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=none
Allen will NOT say WHO he will endorse, but it would appear the choice is
Bob Dole.
Of the nation's 31 Republican governors, Allen is ONE of only a HANDFUL who
have NOT endorsed anyone in the presidential race.
Twenty-one G-O-P governors have already announced their support for
Dole.
Helems
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-114
GRAPHIC=NONE
Parents packed a Craig County School Board meeting last night to talk about
the call for the school superintendent to resign.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Craig Co./Last Night;
It's been one week since the board asked Dallas Helems to quit.
He refused to do so.
The request stemmed from a fuel leak at the high school in January.
The sheriff's department policed the meeting to make sure things did not get
out of control.
The public was only allowed to address the issue as it pertained to the
budget.
(/////SOT/////)
IN Q=In our dealing
((ERNIE JOHNSON/CRAIG COUNTY MINISTER'S ASSOCIATION: IN OUR DEALING WITH HIM IN
REGARD TO SERVICES, SOFTBALL GAMES AND OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITIES, HE'S ALWAYS
DEALT FAIRLY AND RESPECTFULLY WITH US. ))
SUPER=01-Ernie Johnson/Craig Co. Minister's Association;
RUNS=:09
OUT=respectfully with us.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Some stormed out of the meeting... saying those comments had nothing to do
with the budget and should not have been allowed.
School Board Chairman Jim Cady tried to answer that question.
(/////SOT/////)
IN Q=I think
((JIM CADY/CRAIG COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN: I THINK THEY WERE LEGALLY WITHIN
THE BOUNDS. I THINK THEY WERE PUSHING THOSE BOUNDS VERY CLOSELY. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Cady/Craig County School Board Chairman;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=very closely
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The school board completely opens the floor Thursday night to discuss the
Dr. Helems issue.
But, it's doubtful the school board will take any action.
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ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meantime, there's controversy over a school teacher in Martinsville.
Teacher-Abuse
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-20
GRAPHIC=2 shot
59- year old Anna Corbin was indicted Monday on charges she took indecent
liberties with a female student 18 years ago.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 3:06:21 corbin tape
IN Q=I have talked
((HAROLD LAMM/MARTINSVILLE SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT: I HAVE TALKED WITH HER. I
WILL TALK WITH HER AGAIN. SHE IS SUSPENDED, WITHOUT PAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
AND WE WILL EXPECT THE LEGAL COURT SYSTEM TO RUN ITS COURSE-- TO MAKE A FINAL
DETERMINATION. ))
SUPER=01-Harold Lamm/Martinsville School Superintendent;
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=a final determination
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;
Corbin was suspended Monday from her job at Albert Harris Elementary School.
The alleged victim is now 29.
She says the abuse dates back to 1978-- when she was 11.
Officials say she first revealed her story to her sister-- fearing her
sister's children might also be at risk.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 4:31:11
IN Q=I would assume
((RANDY SMITH/MARTINSVILLE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: I WOULD ASSUME THERE'D BE
A LOT OF PUBLIC CONCERN. BUT OTHER THAN THAT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE I COULD
SAY ABOUT IT, BUT TO SAY THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME-- THERE CERTAINLY IS NO
EVIDENCE THAT ANY OTHER CHILDREN WERE INVOLVED OR ARE AFFECTED BY THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Randy Smith/Martinsville Commonwealth's Attorney;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=affected by this
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TALENT=Melanie
SS=NONE
Corbin will appear in court March fourth.
Benefit-Leftwich
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-2
GRAPHIC=NONE
Residents of the Roanoke Valley opened their hearts and their pocketbooks
after a fatal fire in January.
More than 500 people and businesses contributed to a fund for the Leftwich
family.
Joe Dashiell has more on where that money is going.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=On Sunday night
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Sunday Night; :00
SUPER=01-Mark Leftwich/Father; :08
SUPER=04-January 20; :20
SUPER=04-January 25; :33
SUPER=01-Rev. Wayne Harrison/Belmont Baptist Church; :47
SUPER=@Joe2; 1:06
RUNS=1:15
OUT Q=JD News 7 Roanoke
((On Sunday night, musicians donated their time and talent to a benefit for
the Leftwich family at a Roanoke nightclub.
SOT
IN Q=It makes me feel
((MARK LEFTWICH/FATHER: IT MAKES ME FEEL WONDERFUL. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE
THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT US AND REALLY CARES ABOUT THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND OTHER PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=in the neighborhoods.
Since the fire that killed Christine Duncan and her four grandchildren,
more than 500 individuals and businesses have cared enough to contribute to a
fund administered by Belmont Baptist Church.
And those donations won't be needed for major funeral expenses.
Oakey Funeral Service paid for the caskets and other services. Evergreen
Burial Park provided the vaults. Frank Roupas donated the cemetery plots.
Gerry's Florist contributed flowers. Even the Roanoke Times donated the
obituary.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=So far as the funeral expenses
((REV. WAYNE HARRISON/BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH: SO FAR AS THE FUNERAL EXPENSES
THEMSELVES ARE CONCERNED, THERE ARE ONLY SOME VERY MINOR BILLS THAT ARE STILL
OWED ON THAT AND DUE TO THE GENEROSITY OF THOSE FOLKS AND THOSE COMPANIES THERE
JUST WASN'T A BILL THERE TO BE PAID.))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=there to be paid.
The funds haven't been distributed yet...
but church officials say they intend to to see that most of the money goes
to relocate Patricia Leftwich, the woman who lost her mother, four children and
most of her belongings in the Stewart Avenue fire.
Joe Dashiell, News 7.))
1-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
Time now for sports and a look at a couple of high school basketball games
in the Roanoke Valley.
Steve Mason has the details.
Good morning Steve.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=you then
$CCOFF
One-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-David Spangler/Photography Instructor;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
(Toss to Beth)
Trigon
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=bmy
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=trigon
The Labor Department believes Trigon Blue- Cross Blue- Shield may owe nearly
59- MILLION dollars to businesses that hired it to run their health insurance
programs.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=@file;
The money came from discounts the insurer negotiated with hospitals but
did NOT pass on to the businesses.
A letter obtained by the ``Richmond Times-Dispatch'' indicates the Labor
Department believes Trigon may
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ANCHOR=Beth
SS=none
have violated the federal Employment Retirement Income Security Act.
A Trigon spokeswoman says the company is cooperating with the department
and hopes to convince the agency it did NOT violate the law.
L'burg-Council
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#95-115
GRAPHIC=Lynchburg
A controversial sports complex for Lynchburg is one step closer to reality.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
City council last night approved the creation of a sports authority, a non-
profit group that would oversee the funding and construction of the 17- million
dollar complex.
The same residents who don't want the project in their neighborhood also
objected to the authority.
But supporters say this is NOT a neighborhood issue.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 21:17:21
IN Q=But we ask
((JEFF DOWNIN/LYNCHBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: BUT WE ASK THAT ALL THE ARGUMENTS
REGARDING THE DETAILS SURROUNDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS AUTHORITY, ISSUES
RELATED TO THE COMPLEX LOCATION, FINANCES, ETC. BE SEEN IN THE CLEAR LIGHT OF
WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THEIR TRUE ROOT-- NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS.))
SUPER=01-Jeff Downin/Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce; :00
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=neighborhood concerns.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Council okayed the measure by a 6 to 1 vote, with Mayor Jim Whitaker the
lone opponent.
Whitaker said he will be seeking another four- year term on council, and he
admits the sports complex has become a political hot potato.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 19:04:26
IN Q=I live in
((JIM WHITAKER/R- LYNCHBURG MAYOR: I LIVE IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD... THOSE ARE
REAL CONCERNS.))
SUPER=01-Jim Whitaker/(R) Lynchburg Mayor; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=those are real concerns.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Whitaker currently is unopposed for the Ward Four seat.
(----------------)
Landrith
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-16
GRAPHIC=landrith
Two years after he came close to unseating Congressman L-F Payne, Republican
George Landrith is BACK on the campaign trail.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Yesterday;
Landrith addressed supporters at THREE different spots across the district
yesterday.
If he gets the GOP nomination, Landrith says it does NOT matter who his
Democratic opponent is.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT (from Danville feed)
IN Q=Today of course
((GEORGE LANDRITH/R- FIFTH DISTRICT CANDIDATE: TODAY OF COURSE... PEOPLE OF
THE FIFTH DISTRICT.))
SUPER=01-George Landrith/(R) 5th District Candidate; :00
RUNS=:22
OUT Q=of the 5th District.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Landrith's major opponent for the G-O-P nomination, Delegate Frank Ruff of
Clarksville, is expected to announce his candidacy today.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Payne yesterday endorsed Rocky Mount state senator Virgil Goode as the man
he wants to take his place in Washington.
XGR
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=equ
TAPE#96-12
GRAPHIC=2 shot
But right now Goode is plenty busy in Richmond.
Yesterday he scored a victory during Crossover Day -- the day that spells
life or death for the 1996 General Assembly's bills.
Ellen Qualls reports.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=How are we
SUPER=01-Sen. Joe Gartlan/(D) Fairfax; :00
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday; :18
SUPER=01-Sen. Jack Reasor/(D) Bluefield; :30
SUPER=@Goode; :47
SUPER=01-Sen. Janet Howell/(D) Reston; :56
SUPER=01-Sen. Dick Saslaw/(D) Fairfax; 1:03
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:19
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
(( Sot
((SEN. JOE GARTLAN: ))
runs=:16
The Senate moved to relax the state's new concealed weapons bill in two
rapid fire actions.
First, allowing court clerks to hand out permits without a judge's review.
12:36:59
((SEN. JACK REASOR: I THINK MOST OF OUR CLERKS AND THEIR DEPUTIES TAKE THEIR
DUTIES VERY SERIOUSLY. THE KIND OF CHARGE THAT WOULD BE PLACED AGAINST THOSE
OFFICIALS -- YOU COULD SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT SOME JUDGES IN THIS STATE.))
RUNS=:13
The second would allow concealed guns into restaurants and bars that serve
alcohol.
It's a change Virgil Goode fought for and lost on last year.
SOT 12:43:44
((SEN. VIRGIL GOODE: AND THERE'S NO PROHIBITION NOW ON WEARING IT IN A HOLSTER
TO ANY PLACE THAT SERVES ALCOHOL ON OR OFF PREMISES.))
RUNS=:09
SOT 12:49:56
((SEN. JANET HOWELL: IF THEY'RE ALLOWING CONCEALED WEAPONS IN, MY FAMILY AIN'T
EATING THERE.))
RUNS=:05
SOT 12:39:59
((SEN. DICK SASLAW: YOU CAN'T DRINK AND DRIVE. YOU CAN'T DRINK AND FLY A
PLANE. BUT YOU CAN DRINK AND PACK HEAT.))
RUNS=:08
The Senate also made what could be a landmark declaration for abortion
opponents: that a fetus is a person.
It passed a bill that would make killing a fetus -- outside of lawful
abortions -- first degree murder.
sot standup
((MEANWHILE, THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS FINALLY PASSED WHAT SUPPORTERS CALL A
TRUE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BILL. IT WOULD MEAN THAT ONLY PARENTS -- NOT
GRANDPARENTS, ADULT SIBLINGS, AUNTS OR UNCLES -- COULD APPROVE A MINOR
DAUGHTER'S ABORTION. THE GOVERNOR WAS SO HAPPY HE CAME AND SOUGHT OUT
REPORTERS TO TELL THEM HE WOULD SIGN THE BILL IF IT PASSES THE SENATE. ELLEN
QUALLS, NEWS 7, RICHMOND.))
runs=:20))
2-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=va tech
In college basketball --
The 10th ranked Virginia Tech Hokies almost lost to
SS=Liberty
Liberty last night.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
(///////////////)
SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=97-Va. Tech/=56/Liberty/=53//Georgetown/=66/Boston College/=63;
SUPER=97-Iowa/=62/Michigan/=55;
SUPER=96-Philadelphia/104/Milwaukee/101//Utah/114/San Antonio/111;
SUPER=96-Seattle/102/Phoenix/=98//Golden State/=99/Portland/=98;
SUPER=96-Boston/108/LA CLippers/=94//Minnesota/=94/Sacramento/=90;
Two-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-David Spangler/Photography Instructor;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
Here's a look at today's top stories.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
With the New Hampshire primary days away, the race is on to pick up
supporters of Phil Gramm.
Sources say the Texas Senator is dropping his bid for the G-O-P
presidential nomination after disappointing showings in Louisiana and Iowa.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Beth
A veteran elementary school teacher in Martinsville has been suspended
following her indictment on sexual abuse charges involving a former student.
The alleged abuse dates back 18 years.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
And two Radford fraternities are suspended following the death of a
student.
(Pie Kappa Fi and Kie-Fi) Pi Kappa Phi and Chi Phi allegedly violated
alcohol guidelines at two Friday night parties.
(----------------)
And that's what's making news on this Wednesday, February 14th.
ANCHOR=Beth
Don't go away, the news continues.
Campaign-96
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=campaign 96
The crowded G-O-P presidential field is about to become a bit less crowded.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
Texas Senator Phil Gramm, who's been battered by back-to-back defeats in
Louisiana and Iowa, has decided to quit the race.
He's planning an announcement later this afternoon.
SUPER=03-Concord, NH;
4:08:49
Meanwhile the race is on in New Hampshire and it appears to be one of
philosophy versus electability.
Vulnerable frontrunner Bob Dole is under attack on both fronts, for his
more moderate views and for his age.
But Dole kept his campaigning positive yesterday.
4:09;06
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((SEN. BOB DOLE;TRUTH AND HOPE ARE MORAL ATTRIBUTES AMERICA NEEDS RIGHT NOW IN
THEIR LEADERS AND EACH OF US MUST DO ALL IN OUR POWER TO PROVIDE THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Sen. Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=to provide this.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
4:05:55
Pat Buchanan has asked Gramm's supporters to jump to his camp.
While his support is strong among the Christian right, a C-B-S news poll
shows less enthusiasm among voters who want a candidate able to win in
November.
4:07:01
Instead those moderates favored Lamar Alexander.
Alexander placed third in Iowa.
(----------------)
Abuse
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-20
GRAPHIC=NONE
She's been teaching elementary students in Martinsville for the last 33
years--
But Monday, 59- year old Anna Corbin was indicted on charges she took
INDECENT liberties with a female student 18 years ago.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 3:06:21 corbin tape
IN Q=I have talked
((HAROLD LAMM/MARTINSVILLE SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT: I HAVE TALKED WITH HER. I
WILL TALK WITH HER AGAIN. SHE IS SUSPENDED, WITHOUT PAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
AND WE WILL EXPECT THE LEGAL COURT SYSTEM TO RUN ITS COURSE-- TO MAKE A FINAL
DETERMINATION. ))
SUPER=01-Harold Lamm/Martinsville School Superintendent;
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=a final determination
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;
Corbin was suspended Monday from her job at Albert Harris Elementary School.
The alleged victim is now 29.
She says the abuse dates back to 1978-- when she was 11.
Officials say she first revealed her story to her sister-- fearing her
sister's children might also be at risk.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 4:31:11
IN Q=I would assume
((RANDY SMITH/MARTINSVILLE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: I WOULD ASSUME THERE'D BE
A LOT OF PUBLIC CONCERN. BUT OTHER THAN THAT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE I COULD
SAY ABOUT IT, BUT TO SAY THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME-- THERE CERTAINLY IS NO
EVIDENCE THAT ANY OTHER CHILDREN WERE INVOLVED OR ARE AFFECTED BY THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Randy Smith/Martinsville Commonwealth's Attorney;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=affected by this
(----------------)
TALENT=Beth
SS=legal scales
Corbin will appear in court March fourth.
Radford-Student
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-6
GRAPHIC=Radford Uni.
Two fraternities at Radford University have been SUSPENDED pending the
investigation of the weekend DEATH of a freshman student.
Pi Kappa Phi (PIE KAPPA FI) and
Chi Phi (KIE-FI) allegedly violated alcohol guidelines at TWO parties.
Police say 18- year- old Valerie Cole is believed to have attended those
parties Friday night.
Tracy Altizer reports.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Valerie Cole went to bed
SUPER=03-Radford; :00
SUPER=01-Jim Hicks/Greek Affairs Coordinator;:35
SUPER=01-Chris Miller/IFC President-Elect;:48
SUPER=@Tracy2; :57
RUNS=1:08
OUT Q=Altizer, News 7.
(( Valerie Cole went to bed in her dorm room at four o-clock Saturday morning
and never woke up.
She had been out with friends the night before, and according to police
members of the fraternities reported seeing her at their parties.
Authorities allege Chi Phi and Pi Kappa Phi violated the Interfraternity
Council's Risk Management guidelines concerning alcohol at both parties.
Besides the university suspensions, both fraternities' national offices have
suspended their Radford charters.
To now, fraternities had policed themselves.
Greek Affairs Coordinator Jim Hicks says he's looking for ways to strengthen
the policy.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:08:33
((JIM HICKS/GREEK AFFAIRS COORDINATOR: I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH
THE IFC AND WORKING WITH SOME NATIONAL CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP SOME MORE
PROACTIVE POLICIES AND MAYBE EMPOWERING THE IFC TO GET OUT THERE AND ENFORCE
IT. ))
SOT 10:30:29
((CHRIS MILLER/IFC PRESIDENT-ELECT: WE CAN ALWAYS WORK TO IMPROVE IT IN THE
FUTURE, AND I THINK THAT IS NOW IN THE FOREFRONT OF EVERYBODY'S MINDS. THAT'S
AN IMPORTANT THING TO BE THINKING ABOUT AT THIS POINT.))
RUNS=:22
Authorities could not say whether Cole consumed any alcohol at either party.
They're waiting for blood tests to determine whether alcohol was a factor in
her death. Tracy Altizer, News 7.))
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech police are hoping toxicology tests will also shed
some light on the death of a graduate student there.
Gillespie
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=6am
WRITER=tal
TAPEedit of tech death #96-4
GRAPHIC=2 shot
An autopsy yesterday ruled out physical injuries in the death of 26 year-
old Theresa Gillespie.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
Gillespie's body was found earlier this week inside a fenced- in R-O-T-C
repelling area at Tech.
(-------------)
SALVI
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=salvi
Jurors will hear opening statements today in the case of a man charged with
killing two receptionists at Boston-area abortion clinics.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
John Salvi is also charged with wounding five other people at
the clinics on December 30th, 19-94.
Jurors did some work yesterday, in advance of opening statements.
They toured the Brookline clinics where the shootings occurred, spending
about 15 minutes in each place.
(----------------)
3-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
In sports, Steve Mason has highlights of Virginia Tech's near upset loss to
Liberty.
Good morning Steve.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=2:22
OUT Q=everybody
$CCOFF
Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
SS=none
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=(nat sot music)
RUNS=2:01
out= back to you.
Three-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
SUPER=13-David Spangler/Photography Instructor;
SUPER=11-Roanoke;
(Toss to bump)
Craig-County
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-114
GRAPHIC=NONE
It's been ONE week since the Craig County School Board called for the
resignation of their superintendent.
Their action stemmed from a fuel leak at the high school in January.
Last night, parents PACKED a board meeting to address the issue, but they
found their efforts were LIMITED.
Scott Prince has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=This is going
SUPER=03-Craig Co./Last Night; :07
SUPER=01-Ernie Johnson/Craig Co. Minister's Association; :30
SUPER=01-Mellisa Wright/Craig Co. Resident; :48
SUPER=01-Jim Cady/Craig Co. School Board Chairman; :58
SUPER=@Scott1; 1:03
RUNS=1:15
OUT Q=s.p. news 7 craig county
Nat sound
(( ((THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONTROVERSIAL HOUR.))
There was definitely something different about this Craig County School
Budget meeting.
Compared to others, the turnout was doubled, and members of the Sheriff's
Department were on hand to make sure things didn't get out of control.
Here's why.
Last week, the school board asked Superintendent Dallas Helems to hand in
his resignation.
He has refused to do so.
This time around residents were given an opportunity to talk about the
situation... but only as it pertained to the budget.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 7:22:24
IN Q=In our dealing
((ERNIE JOHNSON/CRAIG COUNTY MINISTER'S ASSOCIATION: IN OUR DEALING WITH HIM IN
REGARD TO SERVICES, SOFTBALL GAMES AND OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITIES, HE;S ALWAYS
DEALT FAIRLY AND RESPECTFULLY WITH US. ))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=with us
There were some who stormed out... saying those comments were out of line,
and they shouldn't have been made during this particular meeting.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 8:21:01
IN Q=I didn't
((MELLISA WRIGHT/CRAIG COUNTY RESIDENT: I DIDN'T THINK THE MINISTER'S COMMENTS
HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE BUDGET. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THAT WAS ALLOWED.))
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School Board Chairman Jim Cady tried to answer that question.
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SOT 8:38:23
IN Q=I think
((JIM CADY/CRAIG COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN: I THINK THEY WERE LEGALLY WITHIN
THE BOUNDS. I THINK THEY WERE PUSHING THOSE BOUNDS VERY CLOSELY. ))
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OUT Q=very closely
standup 8:47:16
The school board will completely open the floor Thursday night to discuss
the Dr. Helems issue.
However it's doubtful the school board will take any action.
Scott Prince, News 7, Craig County.
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Meantime, a schoolteacher in Martinsville is in trouble.
Corbin
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59- year old Anna Corbin was indicted Monday on charges she took indecent
liberties with a female student 18 years ago.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;
Corbin was also suspended from her job at Albert Harris Elementary School.
The alleged victim is now 29.
She says the abuse dates back to 1978-- when she was 11.
Officials say she first revealed her story to her sister-- fearing her
sister's children might also be at risk.
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Corbin will appear in court March fourth.
Cole
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WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-6
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Two fraternities at Radford University have been suspended pending the
investigation of the weekend death of a freshman student.
(Pie Kappa Fi and Kie-Fi) Pi Kappa Phi and Chi Phi allegedly violated
alcohol guidelines at two parties.
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VO-NAT
Police say 18- year- old Valerie Cole is believed to have attended the
fraternities' parties Friday night.
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She died in her sleep sometime Saturday morning.
The fraternities' national offices have also suspended their Radford
charters.
Authorities could not say whether Cole consumed any alcohol at either party.
They're waiting for blood tests to determine whether alcohol was a factor in
her death.
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wipe/wipe/wipe
Theresa-Gillespie
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WRITER=tal
TAPEedit of tech death #96-4
GRAPHIC=wipe wipe wipe
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech police are awaiting toxicology tests on a graduate
student who was found dead on that campus.
An autopsy yesterday ruled out physical injuries in the death of 26 year-
old Theresa Gillespie.
Gillespie's body was found earlier this week inside a fenced- in R-O-T-C
repelling area.
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Brzonkala
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TAPE#96-17
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A former Virginia Tech student says she reported being raped by TWO Tech
football players ONLY to see them BACK on campus the next semester.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-American Journal
Christy (Bron-KALA) Brzonkala filed an eight MILLION dollar lawsuit in
December, then sold her story to the tabloid television show, "American
Journal."
Her complaint focuses on Tony Morrison who was originally suspended for two
semester's then allowed to return to Tech in time for the fall football season.
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IN Q=I was mad
((CHRISTY BRZONKALA: I WAS MAD. I WAS MAD AS HELL. I WAS SO ANGRY.))
SUPER=07-Christy Brzonkala
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OUT Q=was so angry.
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Though she did NOT go to police when the incident occurred in 1994,
Virginia's Attorney General has since ordered a State Police investigation.
4-scores
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In other news from Tech -- the Liberty Flames rolled into the Cassell and
gave the Hokies an upset scare.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
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SUPER=97-Va. Tech/=56/Liberty/=53//Georgetown/=66/Boston College/=63;
SUPER=97-Iowa/=62/Michigan/=55;
SUPER=96-Orlando/121/Denver/=93//Cleveland/110/Charlotte/100;
SUPER=96-Toronto/=98/Miami/=87//New Jersey/101/Indiana/=92;
SUPER=96-Houston/121/Dallas/106//Chicago/111/Washington/=98;
SUPER=96-Philadelphia/104/Milwaukee/101//Utah/114/San Antonio/111;
SUPER=96-Seattle/102/Phoenix/=98//Golden State/=99/Portland/=98;
SUPER=96-Boston/108/LA CLippers/=94//Minnesota/=94/Sacramento/=90;
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