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NEWS-7 AT FIVE is next...
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((IT WAS A BIG, BIG, BIG MISTAKE. ))
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OUT Q=big, big mistake.
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VO-NAT
That's what the man charged with his estranged wife's murder says in
Christiansburg.
Plus the verdict is in for the RETRIAL of the Menendez brothers.
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Wx-Heads
TALENT=Robin
SS=None
A strong storm system chills the spring party and will likely drop
temperatures into the 20's by tomorrow night.
Medical-heads
ANCHOR=Connie
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TAPE#med heads
GRAPHIC=NONE
On Health Check-- life can get a little dreary when you're stuck in the
hospital-- especially for kids.
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VO-NAT
We'll tell you about pet therapy, designed to bring in a little sunshine.
125 POUNDS of sunshine, that is.
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2-SHOT
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Video-Open
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VO-NAT
The verdict is in for the Menendez Brothers- Guilty of first degree murder.
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5-Menendez
ANCHOR=Jean
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WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-a
GRAPHIC=news-7 at five
Good Evening this is NEWS-7 at FIVE, I'm Jean Jadhon.
SS=Gavel scales
A Los Angeles jury came back with its verdict this afternoon- convicting
Lyle and Eric Menendez.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Los Angeles/File Tape;
The brothers were charged with killing their wealthy parents in 1989.
Observers said there was little emotion when the guilty verdict was read.
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SOT 15:31:19
IN Q=
((THERE REALLY WAS VERY LITTLE REACTION. EVERYONE IN COURT WAS NOTIFIED IF
THERE WERE ANY EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS THEY WOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE COURTROOM.
THERE WAS VERY LITTLE REACTION. THEY JUST LOOKED AT THE JURY AND LOOKED DOWN. I
COULD NOT DETECT ANY EMOTION ON THEIR FACES.))
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=ON THEIR FACES."
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VO-NAT
Prosecutors argued the brothers killed their parents out of greed- They're
seeking the death penalty.
The brothers said they killed their parents to end years of abuse.
The jury returns Monday to begin the sentencing phase.
Until then, everyone connected with the case has been ordered NOT to talk.
The first trial ended in a hung jury.
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5-C'burg-Murder
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A Christiansburg man is charged with murdering his estranged wife and
shooting his daughter after breaking into their home this morning.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Christiansburg;
Police say Michael Knowles forced his way in the back door.
During a struggle, his 18 year old daughter was shot in the finger, and her
mother, Angie Knowles, was shot in the abdomen and died during surgery.
Police say Michael Knowles also fired at THEM when they tried to talk him
into putting the shotgun down and surrendering.
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SOT 9:37:50
IN Q=
((INV. BARRY O'ROURKE/CHRISTIANSBURG POLICE: AT ONE POINT HE CAME OUT WITH IT
AND THERE WERE SOME SHOTS EXCHANGED. THEN HE WENT BACK IN, THEN HE CAME BACK
OUT, THEY KEPT TALKING TO HIM AND FINALLY HE CAME BACK OUT AND THEN THE
OFFICERS SUBDUED HIM AND TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY. ))
SUPER=01-Inv. Barry O'Rourke/Christiansburg Police;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=took him into custody.
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VO-NAT
Angie Knowles and her children moved into the house at 109 Evans Street
when she and her husband separated about a month ago.
After his arrest Michael Knowles told News-7 the shooting was a big
mistake.
A fund has been established at First National Bank of Christiansburg for
their four children.
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5-Drunk-Driver
ANCHOR=Jean
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GRAPHIC=GAVEL SCALES
The young drunk driver who struck and killed a teacher last year in Roanoke
County was locked up this afternoon.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
Though the 16-year-old pleaded for a chance to stay home and perform
community service, Judge Phil Trompeter committed him to the department of
youth and family services.
It is what is called an indeterminate committment, that is, the court did
not order a set period of incarceration.
However, the prosecutor says typically such cases result in about a
four-month stay.
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./December 14, 1995;
The Glenvar high school student had a blood alcohol level of point-2-1, the
night he ran into teacher Bonnie Kitts, as she was walking with her husband.
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5-M'ville-Hospital
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE#596-03
GRAPHIC=gavel scales
A controversial "disaster drill" at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville may
be dealt with in court.
Four nurses are seeking criminal charges against several people involved in
the drill.
Attorney James Shortt of Floyd represents three of the women.
He says he advised the nurses to seek criminal charges after the
Martinsville Commonwealth's Attorney and Police Department refused to
investigate what happened.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville/File Tape;
Shortt believes the pretend gunmen and some hospital officials should be
charged with assault, kidnapping reckless endangerment and conspiracy.
SUPER=03-Danville;
Danville Attorney Bob Morrison represents nurse, Holly Posey (POE-ZEE).
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SOT
IN Q=What they did
((BOB MORRISON/ATTORNEY:WHAT THEY DID IN THIS CASE WAS TAKE FIVE WOMEN, WHO AS
FAR AS I KNOW HAVE NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO THIS KIND OF THING, GET ALL THE MEN
OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM, AND SEND THESE PEOPLE IN THERE WITH MASKS AND GUNS,
THAT IS NOT A DRILL, THAT IS AN EXERCISE IN MASS TERROR AS FAR AS I'M
CONCERNED. ))
SUPER=01-Bob Morrison/Attorney; :00
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=i'm concerned.
ANCHOR=JEAN
SS=HOLD
Shortt says a civil suit will be filed if the hospital refuses to pay for
damages.
He says the nurses are undergoing psychiatric counseling.
Hospital officials declined comment saying they weren't aware of the
criminal charges.
5-Anthony
ANCHOR=jean
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TAPE#596-09
GRAPHIC=Ferrum COllege
A Ferrum College running back is running into problems with the law.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
Lonnie David Anthony was charged over the weekend with two counts of assault
and battery... and faces an additional charge of trespassing.
Anthony is accused of getting into a scuffle with a college security guard.
The next day he was arrested in connection with an on-campus fist fight.
Not only was he thrown off the team, he was thrown out of school.
Anthony is free on bond.
He'll stand trial next month.
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HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Jean
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Straight ahead on NEWS-7 at FIVE...President Clinton will NOT have to
travel to Arkansas to testify in the Whitewater trial.
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VO-NAT
Plus Steve Smallshaw has a live report on ways Lynchburg is trying to reduce
runoff, and clean up the rivers and streams in the Hill City.
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ANCHOR=Connie
On Health Check-- selecting the safest playground for your children.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has some ideas on what to avoid.
2-SHOT
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE
Also-- Today is National Agriculture Day.
ANCHOR=Connie
Patrick is down on the farm with a report, later on NEWS-7 at FIVE.
cc sponsor
5-Clinton
ANCHOR=Jean
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WRITER=JJA
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President Clinton will testify in the Whitewater trial- but not in person.
He'll testify on tape.
The White House says it accepts an order requiring the President to testify
on videotape.
In today's order the judge rejected Clinton's request to see the questions
ahead of time.
His lawyer says the President is ready to cooperate.
5-Dole
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-c
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A clean sweep in Four Midwestern states helped Bob Dole clinch the GOP
nomination.
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VO-NAT
Now he's looking ahead to the West Coast.
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SOT 10:05:11
IN Q=
((AND CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME! CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME!))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=California here we come! double out!!
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
California is expected to be a major battle ground during the general
election.
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SOT 10:05:27
IN Q=
((SENATOR BOB DOLE/R- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: I BELIEVE WE CAN DO BETTER IN
AMERICA. I KNOW WE CAN DO BETTER IN AMERICA. I BELIEVE THE UNITED STATES IN ON
THE VERGE OF GETTING BETTER AND BETTER AND BETTER. WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT
FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE. WE CAN'T HAVE FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE WITHOUT REPLACING BILL
CLINTON IN THE WHITE HOUSE.))
SUPER=01-Sen. Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=in the White House."
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VO-NAT
Last night's win pushed the delegate count four over the 996 needed for the
GOP nomination.
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5-L'burg-Sewer
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#596-02
GRAPHIC=l'burg seal
Cleaning up Lynchburg's river and streams means overhauling the city's sewer
system. It's a task that'll take 20-years and 200 million dollars to complete.
double box=Jean/Steve
Steve Smallshaw joins us live to tell us more. Steve?
ANCHOR=steve
Jean, eliminating Lynchburg's sewer overflow problem
SUPER=@ssm1;
SUPER=22-Lynchburg;
involves more than the average taxpayer's pocketbook... thousands of homes will
be affected as well.
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IN Q=Put simply
SUPER=03-Lynchburg; :00
SUPER=01-Terry Reid/Lynchburg Public Works; :18
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OUT Q=may be more expensive.
(( Put simply, the problem is this: whenever it rains too hard, Lynchburg's
sewer pipes overflow...dumping contaminated water into area streams.
The solution requires, among other things, limiting the amount of rainwater
that goes into the sewer system.
That's where thousands of Hill City residents can help out.
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SOT 3:31:14
IN Q=It's been estimated
((TERRY REID/LYNCHBURG PUBLIC WORKS: IT'S BEEN ESTIMATED BY ENGINEERS THAT
DISCONNECTING OUR GOAL OF 75 PERCENT OF THE RAINLEADERS IN THE CITY WILL REDUCE
THE VOLUME OF CSO BY 18 PERCENT.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=by 18 percent.
In other words, any home where the rain gutter dumps its water directly into
the city sewer system will have to be disconnected.
The solutions range from installing a simple splash plate to channelling the
water away from the home in an underground pipe.
Starting this fall, the city will pay homeowners who voluntarily do the
work.. 150 dollars for every downspout that's disconnected.
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SOT 3:32:11
IN Q=And we feel
((REID: AND WE FEEL THAT 150 DOLLARS IS AN AVERAGE COST OF WHAT IT WILL COST TO
DISCONNECT ALL OF THE RAINLEADERS IN THE CITY. SO WE KNOW SOME OF THEM MAY BE
CHEAPER BUT SOME OF THEM MAY BE MORE EXPENSIVE.))
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OUT Q=may be more expensive.))
LIVE=Steve/Full
SUPER=22-Lynchburg;
So the financial incentive is there, but to get the most residents involved
means having to explain a fairly complex problem.
double box=Jean/Steve
We'll tell you how the city is going about that task at 6. Jean?
tease#2
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Without the farming industry most of us would not have the basic necessities
of life.
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SOT
IN Q=
((PATRICK EVANS: COMING UP NEXT ON NEWS 7 AT FIVE, WE'RE GOING TO TELL YOU
ABOUT ONE VIRGINIA'S MOST IMPORTANT INDUSTRIES, FARMING. AND THAT'S NO BULL.))
SUPER=21-Patrick Evans;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=and that's no bull.
stocks bump next
5-FARMING
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=FIVE
WRITER=PEV
TAPE#596-05
GRAPHIC=NONE
Agriculture is still one of the most important aspects of Virginia's
economy, and the Nation's as well.
Today Patrick Evans profiles Agriculture Week, as sponsored by members of
the Franklin County Farm Bureau.
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SOT
IN Q=Today we're
SUPER=21-Patrick Evans; :00
SUPER=03-Franklin Co.; :15
SUPER=01-Joyce Tyce/Red Angus Farmer; 1:05
RUNS=1:59
OUT Q=News 7 at Five.
tease#3
health music under
ANCHOR=Jean
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An off-court controversy interrupts Georgetown's preparations for the
round of Sweet 16. Mike has a report in tonight's Ticker.
ANCHOR=Connie
On Health Check-- Community Hospital in Roanoke has some new furry friends--
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VO-NAT
These pets are certified therapists.
Their job-- to do what they do naturally-- spread good cheer and offer
unconditional love.
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SOT 10:26:47
IN Q=This is just
((THIS IS JUST REALLY IMPORTANT FOR THE CHILDREN TO HAVE SOMETHING POSITIVE TO
LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE HOSPITAL. ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=in the hospital
health bump next
5-Safety
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-06
GRAPHIC=CHILDREN'S SAFETY
When it comes to playgrounds, a little padding may go a long way.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that's one reason
indoor play areas at many malls and restaurants are actually safer for
children.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File; :
The group says padded floors and those large tubes kids can crawl through
reduce the risk for injury.
But at the same time, the C-P-S-C says it's worried about slides emptying
into pits of balls.
A 13-year-old boy who buried himself in a ball bin died last year after
children using a slide landed on him.
The report also stresses the need for adult supervision at play areas.
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5-Pet-Pals
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NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-07
GRAPHIC=pet pals
Community Hospital of the Roanoke Valley has unleashed its new team of
therapists.
They spent the day visiting kids in pediatrics-- offering some moral
support and....licking a few hands.
It's the Pet Pals program, using trained dogs for psycho-social therapy.
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SOT
IN Q=OPEN NAT SOUND
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Amber Via/CHRV Patient; :20
SUPER=01-Janice Wilmer/Therapy Dog Trainer; ::44
SUPER=07-Michelle Edwards; 1:24
SUPER=01-Joan Allan/CHRV Occupational Therapist; 1:54
RUNS=2:10
OUT Q=as they do.
((
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IN Q=NAT SOUND
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=NAT SOUND
Meet Star, Emma, and Annie-- and of course, Boogie Bear and Goliath.
These are the newest therapists enlisted to make life a little more
pleasant for the kids in pediatrics.
By all accounts, today's session-- the first of a now weekly schedule-- was
a hit.
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SOT 10:10:44
IN Q=They're big and
((AMBER VIA/CHRV PATIENT: THEY'RE BIG AND THEY'RE TREATED NICE AND THEY KNOW
WHAT TO DO. ))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=they know what to do.
These dogs have been through extensive testing, to insure they can calmly
withstand being poked, pulled, hugged and kissed.
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SOT 10:19:35
IN Q=They have to
((JANICE WILMER/THERAPY DOG TRAINER: THEY HAVE TO BE FAIRLY GOOD TEMPERAMENT
AND FAIRLY WELL TRAINED OF COURSE I'M NOT ALWAYS SURE ABOUT THESE GUYS-- AND
THEY HAVE TO KNOW THEIR BASIC OBEDIENCE COMMANDS.
AND GENERALLY THEY JUST NEED TO BE FAIRLY CALM. IF THEY'RE TOO EXCITABLE THEN
IT GETS THE CHILDREN OR THE ELDERLY PERSON OR WHOEVER THEY'RE VISITING UPSET.))
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=visiting upset.
The hope is to give these kids just a positive experience, to prove that
the hospital doesn't have to be all that bad.
Using simply the powers of touch, and love-- these dogs can quickly turn
the course of a day spent in bed.
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SOT 10:28:05
IN Q=Alot of
((MICHELLE EDWARDS/CHRV PATIENT FAMILY SPECIALIST: ALOT OF THE TOUCH CAN BE
NEGATIVE WHEN YOU'RE IN THE HOSPITAL. SO WE TRY TO STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY
CARE TO BE SENSITIVE ESPECIALLY WITH
CHILDREN BUT HAVING PETS AND POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH PLAY OR OTHER
ARTS AND CRAFTS TYPE ACTIVITIES
ANYTHING THAT CAN HELP NORMALIZE THE CHILDREN'S EXPERIENCE IN THE HOSPITAL
IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT. ))
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=important.
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butt butt butt
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SOT 10:40:27
IN Q=Dogs make
((JOAN ALLAN/CHRV OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: DOGS MAKE YOU FEEL WONDERFUL, THEY'VE
GOT UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT'S GOING ON MEDICALLY OR IF
YOU'RE HAIR IS FALLING OUT OR IF YOU'VE GOT IV'S AND TUBES AND THE KIDS FEEL
WONDERFUL ABOUT IT.
THE OWNERS OF THE DOGS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO DEAL WITH WHAT THEY MAY SEE HERE IN
THE HOSPITAL AND THE OWNERS LOVE BEING ABLE TO TAKE THEIR DOGS AND BRING THEM
OUT AND SHOW THEM TO PEOPLE WHO WILL LOVE THEIR DOGS JUST AS MUCH AS THEY DO.))
RUNS=:29
OUT Q=as they do.
))
two-shot Jean & Connie
2-SHOT-TOSS
ANCHOR=Jean
March Madness isn't just happening on the basketball court.
ANCHOR=Connie
Mike tells us what's going on with the Georgetown HOyas in tonight's
Ticker.
S5-NCAA
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#st5-18
GRAPHIC=NONE
Good afternoon everybody and welcome to the midweek ticker.
Let's begin with some March Madness involving the Georgetown Hoyas basketball
team.
The Hoyas are in Atlanta preparing for the east regional semi-final matchup
with Texas Tech.
But their preparations were interrupted today when news surfaced that head
coach John Thompson had withdrew his application for a gaming license in Las
Vegas.
Thompson had wanted to become a part owner of a casino that operates slot
machines at the Vegas airport.
But the NCAA and University president the Reverend Leo O'Donovan asked him to
reconsider.
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SOT
IN Q="This is my president...
((JOHN THOMPSON/GEORGETOWN HEAD COACH:))
SUPER=01-John Thompson/Georgetown Head Coach; :00
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=...surprise to anybody."
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pinnacle board
You can catch the Hoyas in action against Texas Tech tomorrow night at 7:30,
that game will be followed by the Wake Forest-Louisville game at 10:30.
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pinnacle board
Friday night you can catch MISSISSIPPI state and U-Conn, plus the Georgia
Tech-Cincinnati game.
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S5-Express
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=ST5-18
GRAPHIC=none
The magic number for the Roanoke Express is now two...as in two points.
Frank Anzalone's team needs that many digits to finish the regular season in
fourth place.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Last Night; :00
Last night, the Express gained a point in a 4-3 shoot out loss to the
South Carolina Stingrays.
Rays goalie Sean Gauthier turned away 39 shots to lead his third place
team to victory.
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SOT
IN Q="overall...
((FRANK ANZALONE/EXPRESS HEAD COACH:))
SUPER=01-Frank Anzalone/Express Head Coach; :00
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=just wasn't to be"
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VO-NAT(Con't)
Of course Anzalone is talking about Dave Stewart and Ilya Dubkov. The
Express's final two games of the regular season face off this Friday in
Charlotte and then in Raleigh Saturday.
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ANCHOR=Mike
Coming up at six, Roy Stanley checks in with the Virginia Lady Cavaliers as
they prepare for the sweet 16.
Plus we'll take a look at a wild day at the microphone for the men's teams
taking part in NCAA pregame newsconferences.
Have a good night everybody.
take a break
5-KICKER
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=AMO
TAPE#NET-H
GRAPHIC=NONE
Remember Rubik's Cube...the famous brain-teaser of the "Star Wars"
generation?
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami Beach, FL;
Well it's back, but with a difference...
Look closely.
This special edition, unveiled last night in Miami Beach, is made up of 185
diamonds...emeralds...and sapphires...
The price tag....one million dollars!!!
Guess you could say the biggest puzzle is how to pay for it!
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six-preview
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#six preview
GRAPHIC=NONE
(toss to robin)
RUNS=:20
(robin tosses to jean)
ANCHOR=Jean
A reign of terror from the sky has Virginia agriculture officials fighting
back.
Tonight on NEWS-7 at Six--Virginia livestock farmers are literally up in arms
about black vultures killing their calves and lambs.
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VO-NAT
So to facilitate shooting them, the state Agriculture Department is pushing
for the black vulture to be stripped of its federal protection.
That would mean NO limit on the numbers that could be killed nationwide.
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ANCHOR=Jean
That's all if Virginia is successful in its quest.
Join Keith Humphry for the story and more news in just one half hour on NEWS
7 at SIX.
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