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Parental-Notification


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#96-3
GRAPHIC=Abortion


The Virginia House of Delegates tonight rejected the Senate amendments requiring pregnant teens to notify their parents before an abortion.
That's a surprise, because a majority of the Delegates are in favor of parental notification.
So the fate of the landmark legislation is up in the air again.
But in just getting to the Senate floor today, it leapt its biggest hurdle in 17 years.
Ellen Qualls reports.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=An amendment
SUPER=03-Richmond; :00
SUPER=@Trumbo; :12
SUPER=01-Sen. Dick Saslaw/(D) Fairfax; :25
SUPER=01-Sen. Bill Bolling/(R) Hanover; :35
SUPER=01-Karen Raschke/Planned Parenthood of Va.; :41
SUPER=01-Anne Kincaid/Governor's Spokeswoman; 1:15
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:33
RUNS=1:48
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.


(( An amendment to a NOT very closely related bill got through a parliamentary tangle and onto the Senate floor in a 20 to 19 vote.
The 40th Senator who did NOT vote said he didn't sleep well the night before.
sot 01:58:19

((SEN. BO TRUMBO/R-BOTETOURT CO.: AND I'D GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE POLITICS WAS STARTING TO OVERRULE THE SUBSTANCE OF THE GERMANENESS QUESTION. AND I SAID I'M NOT GONNA PLAY THIS GAME.))
RUNS=:06


Trumbo took a walk down the hall for that vote, but was back for the final 25 to 15 vote.
sot 11:56:27

((SEN. DICK SASLAW: SPARE ME THE ARGUMENT THAT I'M PRO-CHOICE BUT. IF YOU WERE PRO-CHOICE BUT, YOU WOULD HAVE TAKEN SOME OF THESE AMENDMENTS THAT THESE WOMEN OFFERED UP OVER HERE.))
runs=:09



SOT 12:15:28

((SEN. BILL BOLLING/R-HANOVER: THIS ISN'T A GUY THING. I THINK THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA WHO THINK THAT PARENTS SHOULD BE INVOLVED.))
RUNS=:06



sot 46:46

((KAREN RASCHKE/PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF VA.: I BELIEVE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THIS BILL. AND THERE'S ONE CLASS OF PEOPLE I RESPECT. THEY HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT A BILL REQUIRING CHILDREN TO NOTIFY PARENTS WILL ACTUALLY CAUSE IT TO HAPPEN. ALL THE EXPERIENCE FROM OTHER STATES -- ALL THE EXPERIENCE -- ALL THE EXPERIENCE FROM OTHER STATES PROVES THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN. WE KNOW FOR A FACT THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN. NO STATE HAS REPORTED -- NO STATE HAS REPORTED GOOD RESULTS.))
runs=:24


The other class Raschke refers to is the Christian right -- that would like to outlaw abortions.
But they say requiring parental consent is NOT the next step in Virginia.
SOT 56:26

((ANNE KINCAID/GOVERNOR'S SPOKESWOMAN: I DON'T THINK SO. I THINK WE'RE VERY HAPPY TO SEE THE RESULTS IN OTHER STATES. THERE ARE OVER 30 STATES THAT HAVE PUT FORTH SIMILAR LEGISLATION TO THIS. THEY'VE HAD GOOD RESULTS OF SEEING THE FAMILIES MORE INTACT. AND REALLY EXCELLENT CONSEQUENCES FROM THIS LEGISLATION.))
RUNS=:19



sot standup

((THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IS EXCITED. SO EXCITED IN FACT THAT AS SOON AS THE VOTE WENT DOWN IN THE SENATE, A STAFF MEMBER ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE PANIC BUTTON, SUMMONING A HORDE OF CAPITOL POLICE TO THE THIRD FLOOR. NO INTRUDER. JUST A BIG LEGISLATIVE VICTORY. ELLEN QUALLS, NEWS 7, RICHMOND. ))
runs=:15

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Rental-Inspection


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-20
GRAPHIC=Housing


Whether critics believe it's unnecessary or long overdue, Roanoke's rental inspection program is raising questions and concern.
But tonight Joe Dashiell reports the proposal also received generally favorable reviews.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=The rental inspection program
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Rev. Wayne Harrison/Belmont Baptist Church; :19
SUPER=07-Patricia Leftwich; :39
SUPER=01-Richard Winstead/Landlord; :54
SUPER=@Joe1; 1:07
RUNS=1:18
OUT Q=JD News 7 Roanoke


((The rental inspection program commands strong opinions from all corners, and the issue brought a large crowd of landlords, tenants and neighborhood leaders to the Roanoke Civic Center.
The city is moving forward with a program that will require inspections of rental property before new tenants can move in.
but according to some, the requirement is long overdue.
SOT HARRISON
IN Q=You had to have someone die

((REV. WAYNE HARRISON/BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH: YOU HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE DIE IN ORDER TO GET TO THIS PROCESS AND THAT'S A TRAGEDY.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=and that's a tragedy.


The city was working on the program before the January fire on Stewart Avenue, but the blaze has made this a major public issue.
When the crowd broke into smaller groups, one discussion included and Patricia and Mark Leftwich... who lost five members of their family in that fire.
SOT
IN Q=The tenants and landlords

((PATRICIA LEFTWICH: THE TENANTS AND LANDLORDS ARE ALL GETTING TOGETHER AND WE'RE GETTING FEEDBACK LIKE WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE, AS BEFORE IT WAS LIKE A LOT OF TENANTS WERE SCARED.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=tenants were scared.


Landlords say they can accept a program, but are hoping for assurances that responsible property owners will not suffer.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=And I think its a good program

((RICHARD WINSTEAD/ROANOKE LANDLORD: AND I THINK IT'S A GOOD PROGRAM THAT THEY'RE TRYING TO DO, BUT I THINK IT SHOULD INCORPORATE ALL THE PROPERTY IN A TARGETED AREA AND A LOT OF PEOPLE FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT THAT. IT'S NOT JUST THE LANDLORDS.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=not just the landlords.

STAND-UP CLOSE
City officials insist the rental inspection program is a work in progress.
They say they'll consider the suggestions they've heard here, and do it all again next month.
Joe Dashiell News 7 Roanoke))

Halifax-Murder


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE#96-10
GRAPHIC=Shooting


It didn't take Halifax County authorities long to arrest a suspect in last night's fatal shooting, near Turbeville (TURB-UH-VUL).
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Halifax Co.;


33- year old Anthony Meadows was shot and killed around 10- 30 last night at a trailer on Route 809.
Sheriff's Deputies arrested 26- year old Barry Dwight Thomas, Junior.
He's free tonight on 25-thousand dollars bond.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=It seems

((LT. ERNEST POWELL/HALIFAX CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.: IT SEEMS THERE HAD BEEN SOME TYPE OF DOMESTIC DISPUTE BETWEEN FRIENDS, TWO WOMEN AND TWO GUYS, AND THERE HAD BEEN A PARTY GOING ON AND THEY HAD A DISAGREEMENT. ))
SUPER=01-Lt. Ernest Powell/Halifax Co. Sheriff's Dept.; :00
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=had a disagreement.
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Authorities say the suspects' girlfriend lived there.
They believe the victim may have struck the woman, which prompted the shooting.
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NY-Primary


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Dole


An overwhelming victory for Bob Dole tonight.
He sweeps the New York Primary.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 22:05:38
IN Q=

((SEN. BOB DOLE/R- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: THE RESULTS TONIGHT ARE NOT JUST A VICTORY FOR BOB DOLE. THE SWEEP IN NEW YORK IS AN OVERWHELMING STATEMENT OF PUBLIC UNITY WHERE A BIG PARTY HAS ROOM FOR MANY VIEWS.)) 22:10:34 FORBES TAPE ((STEVE FORBES/R- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: WHEN PEOPLE WANT A CHANGE, IT'S A SOUNDBITE SAYING THEY UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGE, THEN WHEN THE ELECTION IS OVER IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL. THAT'S WHY WE'RE NOT GONNA WITHDRAW FROM THIS CAMPAIGN.))
SUPER=01-Sen. Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate;
SUPER=01-Steve Forbes/(R) Presidential Candidate; 10
RUNS=:22
OUT Q=from this campaign."
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VO-NAT


Forbes says he'll challenge Dole in next week's Super Tuesday primaries.
SUPER=03-Nashville, TN;


Pat Buchanan says he'll carry his fight all the way to the GOP convention this August.
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Budget


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJa
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE


A spending bill to keep the government operating squeaked through the House.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington, DC;


Most Republicans voted for it- Democrats against.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:07:18
IN Q=

((REP. BOB LIVINGSTON/R- LOUISIANA: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THIS MAY NOT BE A BILL THAT GIVES THE PRESIDENT AS MUCH MONEY AS HE WANTS BUT IT GIVES THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE BENEFITS THEY NEED AND AT A REASONABLE PRICE.)) 20:06:53 ((REP. RICHARD GEPHARDT/D- MINORITY LEADER: IT WILL HURT FLESH AND BLOOD PEOPLE, CHILDREN OF THIS COUNTRY.)) butt to 20:07:07 ((WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS.))
SUPER=01-Rep. Bob Livingston/(R) Appropriations Chairman; 00
SUPER=01-Rep. Richard Gephardt/(D) Missouri; 09-12 quick!!!
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=better than this.
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VO-NAT


President Clinton is expected to veto the bill.
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Terrorism-Summit


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net C
GRAPHIC=Clinton


It now appears likely President Clinton will go to the Middle East next week for a summit on terrorism.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:24:42
IN Q=

((MIKE MCCURRY/WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN: THE CONTRIBUTION THAT LEADERS COULD MAKE TO REASSURE THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IS NDEED ONE THAT WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO THE UNITED STATES VERY SIGNIFICANT AND CERTAINLY ONE THAT WOULD BE MEANINGFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN OUR VIEW.))
SUPER=01-Mike McCurry/White House Spokesman;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=IN OUR VIEW."
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=HOLD


The summit comes after a string of terrorist attacks killed 60 people in Israel in just the past two weeks.

Tease#1

SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE


When News 7 returns, two small planes collide in the mid air over Florida,
In Philadelphia, a pilot survives after crashing his plane in to a home,
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VO-NAT

and a South Carolina state trooper is fired after his actions are caught on videotape.
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Toss to Robin
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TALENT=Robin
SS=NONE
SUPER=#C-380; Weather Roll
SUPER=80-56/28/0.23/55/32/0.24/52/25/0.32/--/--/-.--;
SUPER=81-60/34/0.33/--/--/-.--/45/20/0.31;
SUPER=82-0.41/minus/0.31/9.40/plus/3.02;
SUPER=84-


Fl-plane


ANCHOR=jja
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=abr
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Plane Crash


A mid-air collision off the Florida coast leaves one person dead and five others missing.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Flagler Beach, FL;


The planes crashed one mile offshore.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 21:24:05
IN Q=These two planes

((THESE TWO PLANES HIT HEAD ON - A LOT OF SMOKE A LOT OF FLAMES, AND IN FIVE SECONDS, THEY WERE IN THE WATER))
SUPER=01-Katie Ferris/Witness;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=in the water
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The coast guard found one body, but called off the search for the others because of high waves, tornado watches and winds up to 60 knots.
The search resumes tomorrow.
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*** wipe wipe

Pa-Crash


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE

*******wipe wipe wipe
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Philadelphia;


A single engine plane crashed into a house in Philadelphia- but miraculously the pilot is alive and no one on the ground was hurt.
The six seater Beachcraft radioed in an emergency.
It was cleared to land, but never made it to the runway.
Instead it clipped one house, crashed into another and bounced onto a parked car.
The pilot was taken to the hospital but his injuries are not life threatening.
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Police-Brutality


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net H
GRAPHIC=NONE


A state troopers brutality is caught on videotape in Columbia South Carolina.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Columbia, SC;


The officer had just pulled a woman over for speeding.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 21:19:12
IN Q=

((GET OUT NOW. NOW! ON THE GROUND! ON THE GROUND! NOW! ON THE GROUND.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=ON THE GROUND! (TRIPLE OUT)
(----------------)
VO-NAT


Trooper W-H Beckwith cursed at the woman and threatened to cut her clothes off.
A camera mounted on the police car dash caught the incident.
The state trooper was fired. The woman is suing.
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New-Industry


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#96-13
GRAPHIC=Business News


Virginia has come out the winner in a pillow fight with its neighbors to the south.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;


American Industries of California is putting a pillow manufacturing plant in Henry County.
The area beat out rival bids from several communities in the Carolinas.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 08:07:47
IN Q=And we will be putting

((GREG PARBS/AMERICAN FIBER INDUSTRIES: AND WE WILL BE PUTTING IN ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THAT TAKES SIX WEEKS TO INSTALL AND WE DON'T PICK UP AND MOVE, ONCE WE'RE HERE WE WANNA STAY AND GROW WITH MARTINSVILLE AND HENRY COUNTY.))
SUPER=01-Greg Parbs/American Fiber Industries;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=and Henry County.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Henry Co.;


American Fiber plans to hire 100 people when it opens this summer.
But that number could go as high as 250 if demand for its products remains strong.
Martinsville, Henry County, and the state of Virginia lured the company here with an incentive package valued at close to one million dollars.
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=HOLD


Also today, a Henry County company announced it has a three year agreement to distribute ski apparel made by Pacific Trail, a division of London Fog.
Diversified Distributors Incorporated says this will create about 50 new jobs in the area.

Church-Robbery


ANCHOR=jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=spr
TAPE#96-9
GRAPHIC=NONE


At least three local church choirs are singing the blues.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;


Sunday, Bonsack United Methodist choir members became the latest victims in a string of robberies.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:44:09
IN Q=Following

((REV. JOHN ASHLEY/BONSACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: FOLLOWING WORSHIP, WE DISCOVERED THAT SOMEONE HAD ENTERED THE CHOIR ROOM, HAD TAKEN THREE OR FOUR PURSES AND WALLETS OUT OF OTHER PURSES ))
SUPER=01-Rev. John Ashley/Bonsack United Methodist;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=other purses
(----------------)
VO-NAT


Two similar crimes have taken place at other churches in recent weeks.
Police believe they're all connected.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:43:53
IN Q=We believe

((TOM KINCAID/ROANOKE COUNTY POLICE: WE BELIEVE THERE COULD BE A BLACK MALE BETWEEN THE AGES OF FORTY- FIVE AND FIFTY THAT COULD BE INVOLVED IN THIS AND DRIVES A SMALL WHITE COMPACT CAR. ))
SUPER=01-Tom Kincaid/Roanoke Co. Police;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=white compact car
ANCHOR=jean
SS=NONE


Kincaid says the best defense against this type of crime is to keep personal belongings nearby.

Student-Bomb


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-7
GRAPHIC=None


Two Floyd County High School students may face felony charges after setting off a bomb in one of the school's restrooms.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Floyd;


The 14 and 15 year old students were suspended for 10 days following Tuesday's blast inside a boys locker room toilet.
Principal Norman Blanchard is downplaying the incident.
He characterized it as a typical prank, and said the device amounted to little more than a firecracker.
But the blast was enough to send debris flying, and Floyd County Commonwealth's Attorney Gino Williams expects to charge the students with manufacturing an explosive device.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:41:36
IN Q=

((GINO WILLIAMS/FLOYD CO. PROSECUTOR: AND IT'S NOT JUST DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY, BUT IT'S ALSO THE FACT THAT YOU'RE PUTTING A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE AT RISK. ANYBODY COULD'VE WALKED INTO THE AREA AND BEEN STRUCK BY FLYING DEBRIS, THINGS LIKE THAT, SO FROM THAT STANDPOINT IT'S VERY SERIOUS. ))
SUPER=01-Gino Williams/Floyd Co. Prosecutor;
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=it's very serious.
TALENT=Jean
SS=None


The school superintendent can recommend that the school board extend the students' suspension, or even to expel them.
Tease#2

SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE

Still to come on the broadcast, Robin will be along with the COLD forecast,
(----------------)
VO-NAT

and after nearly a two year absence a long time favorite is about to get back on track at Mill Mountain Zoo.
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MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#2




Salvation-Ax


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=tho
TAPE#96-17
GRAPHIC=Connie


A Roanoke Salvation Army Shop got a deal it wasn't bargaining for today.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


Susan Swanson drove her 19-68 Ford Galaxy through a large glass window at the Williamson Road Thrift Store.
It happened this morning.
The store manager said the shop will not close but joked that business would pick up now that it had a drive through.
No one was hurt and police are still considering charges.
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Skywarn


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-19
GRAPHIC=NONE


Even in this age of satellites and computers, predicting severe weather can still come down to relying on the eyes and ears of the average citizen.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg


That's why the National Weather Service is recruiting volunteers for its "Skywarn" spotter program.
Volunteers spend a couple of hours in a training seminar, and learn how to identify different elements of a storm.
The information they relay to the National Weather Service can be critical in forecasting severe weather.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 9:24:57
IN Q=With our radar

((JEFF STEWART/METEOROLOGIST: WITH OUR RADAR WE CAN SEE SEVERE STORMS, STORMS THAT WE SUSPECT ARE SEVERE, BUT IT'S REALLY WITH THESE PEOPLES HELP THAT WE KNOW FOR SURE, THAT IT'S PRODUCING LARGE HAIL, DAMAGING WINDS, VERY HEAVY RAIN AND SO THEY'RE A TREMENDOUS HELP.))
SUPER=01-Jeff Stewart/Meteorologist; :00
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=a tremendous help.
(----------------)
VO-NAT


A handful of people turned out for tonight's seminar in Lynchburg.
The National Weather Service says its Skywarn spotters range from housewives to police officers to ham radio operators.
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Wx-Tape
SUPER=305-56/27/80/1974/14/1960/27/14/57/NW-14mph/29.77/s;



S-Score


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#s5-28
GRAPHIC=NONE


A maddening start to the Month of March for the Virginia Tech Hokies as they get trampled by the Rhode Island Rams in the quarterfinals of the A-10 tourney last night.
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VO-NAT eng#


As you can see there were a lot of bruised egos and sick stomachs after this one.
Highlights from the Philadelphia Civic Center coming up.
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S-State


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-2
GRAPHIC=ACC TOURNEY


The ACC tourney began last night with the play-in game as NC State, the worst team in the regular season challenged Florida State.
(----------------)
VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Greensboro, NC/ESPN; :00


Did I say challenged ? I meant to say slammed the Seminoles.
Ishua Benjamin drills the three pointer from the right wing and NC State opened the game with a 19-to-nothing run. Yes it's 19-to-nothing.
SUPER=33-N.C. State/=80/Florida State/=65;


The Seminoles never recovered as the Wolfpack earns the right to play Ga. Tech in the semi-finals with the 80-to-65 win.
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S-Tech


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#TB96-1
GRAPHIC=TECH HOOPS


Back in 1979 Virginia Tech played its first ever tournament game as a member of the Metro conference.
That year Charlie Moir's club shocked Cincinnati, Louisville and Florida State to win the conference title.
SS=Atlantic 10


Last night the Hokies made their tournament debut in the A-10, and as it turned out they could have used the likes of Wayne Robinson, Dale Solomon, Marshall Ashford and Les Henson.
The Hokies lose their Atlantic 10 quarterfinal to Rhode Island 77-to-71.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Philadelphia, PA/A-10 Network; :00


Tech had to work overtime to beat Rhode Island in the regular season so, it really wasn't a big surprise when the Rams jumped out to a 6 point lead.
But by halftime the Rams had themselves a comfortable 37-ro-27 lead, and Tech had itself some serous work to do.
The Rams went up by 14 before Shawn Good sparked the Hokie comeback as he gets the steal, goes in for the slam, and draws the foul to cut the lead to 8. Troy Manns playing for Damon Watlington who battled foul trouble and sore ankle, hit this 3 to get Tech within 3 at 51-TO-48.
Damon would then come up with the loose ball and feed Good for a 2 handed jam and Tech has the lead at 59-to-58.
SUPER=33-Rhode Island/=77/Virginia Tech/=71;


but Freshman Preston Murphy put the Rams in front to stay with the the short jumper in the paint.
Tech goes down hard in the quarterfinals losing 77-to-71 to fall to 22-AND-5.
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S-South


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=BIG SOUTH


Defending champ Radford University led the parade of winners in yesterday's quarterfinal action at the Big South women's tourney at the Dedmon Center.
RU beat UNC-Asheville 98-to-65 as Rebecca McNeil had 18 points.
Charleston Southern, Winthrop and and UNC Greensboro also advanced to tonight's semi-finals.

S-ACC


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#VB96-1
GRAPHIC=ACC


The 8 team main event begins tomorrow at noon.
This afternoon Roy Stanley checked in with the Cavaliers at the Greensboro Coliseum as they look to avoid their final wake up call of the season.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=FIRST AUDIO
SUPER=03-Greensboro, NC; :00
SUPER=01-Chris Alexander/UVa Center; :15
SUPER=01-Harold Deane/UVa Guard; :47
SUPER=01-Curtis Staples/UVa Shooting Guard; :59
SUPER=01-Bill Brill/Former Roanoke Times Sports Editor; 1:17
SUPER=@roy1; 1:30
RUNS=1:47
OUT Q=...NEWS 7 SPORTS."
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S-Tourney


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-3
GRAPHIC=TOURNEY TIME


Some other winners from yesterday's men's conference action including U-Mass, Temple, Cincinnati, Louisville, Marquette, Syracuse, U-Conn and Georgetown.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Johnson City, TN; :00

And not everyone was playing Thursday. The folks at East Tennessee State University were doing a little hiring.
Ed DeChellis, who has served as an assistant coach at Penn State for the past decade was named the Bucs new head hoop coach.
He replaces Alan LeForce who resigned after this season.
At Penn State his teams posted a 100 percent graduation rate.
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Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#sports tease
GRAPHIC=NONE


Still to come tonight he March Madness spilled over on to the Salem Civic Center floor tonight as the house that Harveycutter built
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VO-NAT eng#


hosted 2 Group-A quarterfinals.
Steve Mason will the story of a Glenvar romp, plus Grayson - Council highlights right after this.
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S-Glenvar


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=BB96-2
GRAPHIC=Group A


The boys Group A state basketball tournament tipped off over at the Salem Civic Center last night as fans dined on a smorgasbord of two games.
And Steve Mason says Glenvar feasted on J.I. Burton in the opener 83-58 to advance to the state semi finals.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=first audio
SUPER=03-Salem/Black Raiders vs. Highlanders; :00
SUPER=01-Art Lawrence/Glenvar Head Coach; :10
SUPER=01-Cory Willis/Scored 23 Points; :32
SUPER=01-Josh Williamson/Scored 15 Points; :55
SUPER=33-Glenvar/=83/J.I. Burton/=58; 1:00
SUPER=@Steve1; 1:09
RUNS=1:15
OUT Q=..news 7 sports"
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S-Grayson


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=BB96-4
GRAPHIC=None
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VO-NAT Wipe to #eng
SUPER=04-Cobras vs. Blue Devils; :00


In the Group A night cap; 19 and 5 Grayson County took on 24 and 2 Council for a spot in the state semi finals.
The Cobras bite hurt the Blue Devils early and often. Adrian Rosnake's shot had the most poison; His three pointer put the Cobras up by 3. Council led 32-25 at the half. he had 19.
Grayson never quit. Chad Shaffner registered several blue collar baskets for the Blue Devils, including this bucket for 2 of his 22 points.
SUPER=33-Council/=69/Grayson Co./=53/Overtime;

The game was tied at 50 all and Grayson had a chance to win it, but the shot misses. The game went into overtime and Council ends Grayson County's season with the 69-53 overtime win.
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Zoo-choo


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=tho
TAPE#96-14
GRAPHIC=NONE


Move over Chattanooga Choo Choo--it's time for the Mill Mountain Zoo Train.
The Zoo-Choo is back!
Volunteers must replace some rails --then the train will go back into operation on weekends in mid-April and everyday during the summer.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/1994;


The train derailed in 19-94. After 42 years of circling the zoo-- it was taken out of operation.
The Mill Mountain Zoo will share the proceeds from the Zoo Choo with the owner of the train, The Roanoke Jaycees.
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Royals


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
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The royal troubles are still not over.
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It seems Princess Diana and Prince Charles are fighting over a divorce settlement.
British newspapers report that Diana wants Buckingham Palace to pay her more than 45 million dollars- twice what she was offered.
The Sun says the palace wanted Diana to take 22 million but the Princess rejected that offer. (----------------)
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