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The late news is up next on W-D-B-J -7.
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Questions from the judge about two sheriff's deputies' behavior, but the case is thrown out at the end of the prosecutor's presentation.
Another militia group infiltrated by federal agents- -busted with a videotape on how to blow up government buildings.
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News-7 at 11 -with a concert tour of Wal-Mart.

Newsbreak


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Good evening.
Two Roanoke City Deputies have been acquitted of sexual misconduct.
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The judge said there were inconsistencies in the case against Larry Neighbors and David Bell.
After a year of un-paid leave, they hope to go back to work.
SUPER=03-Phoenix, AZ;


A dozen militia members were arrested in Phoenix today.
"Viper Militia" members were suspected of plotting to bomb the Phoenix Police headquarters and the federal building.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


And Shenandoah's made a trip to Wal-Mart tonight.
Shoppers got more than they bargained for.
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ANCHOR=Keith


Join us for News 7 at eleven.

Neighbors-Bell


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-51
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales


Two Roanoke City sheriff's deputies hope to return to work, more than a year after they were accused of sexual misconduct.
Today, a judge dismissed the case against them, citing inconsistencies in their accuser's story.
Joe Dashiell reports on the ruling.
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SUPER=01-Larry Neighbors/Defendant; :00 quick
SUPER=01-David Bell/Defendant; :06 quick
SUPER=07-Ronlyn Eaton; :29
SUPER=01-Bob Bushnell/Prosecutor; :51
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((LARRY NEIGHBORS/DEFENDANT: I'M JUST GLAD IT'S OVER WITH AND I'M GLAD THE PUBLIC IS FINALLY FINDING OUT THE FULL TRUTH.)) ((DAVID BELL/DEFENDANT: IT'S BEEN A TOTAL HELL, I'LL TELL YOU. IT'S PUT US THROUGH A LOT, BUT IT'S OVER AND I JUST WANT TO GET ON WITH MY LIFE.))
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The two deputies say they're pleased a fourteen- month ordeal is over.
For their accuser Ronlyn Eaton, the decision was a bitter disappointment.
She claimed the men offered her a ride home from a Roanoke bar in May of 1995, then forced her to have sex with them.
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IN Q=People take care of their own

((PEOPLE TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN AND THEY THOUGHT THAT MAYBE BECAUSE OF WHO I WAS THAT MAYBE THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH IT. UNFORTUNATELY THEY DID, BUT I JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE.))
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While the judge raised questions about the deputies' behavior that night, he said there were too many inconsistencies in Eaton's story to convict the men.
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IN Q=I've got some concerns

((BOB BUSHNELL/PROSECUTOR: I'VE GOT SOME CONCERNS ABOUT THE WAY MR. BELL AND MR. NEIGHBORS CONDUCTED THEMSELVES ON THIS EVENING WITH MS. EATON, BUT I THINK THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE HAVE A LOT OT BE PROUD OF WITH REGARD TO THE WAY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAVE INVESTIGATED THESE ALLEGATIONS.))
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After more than a year of unpaid leave, the deputies say they hope to return to their jobs.
Joe Dashiell News 7 Roanoke))

Militia


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=Keith
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE


A dozen members of a right-wing militia group were arrested in Arizona today.
They were charged with plotting to blow up at least seven government offices in the Phoenix area.
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SUPER=03-Phoenix


The U-S attorney in Arizona said the men were suspected of plotting to bomb the Phoenix police headquarters, and buildings that house the FBI, the Secret Service, I-R-S and A-T-F, as well as the Arizona National Guard.
The 12 men arrested were members of the so-called Viper Militia and had apparently been training to build ammonium nitrate bombs and rockets.
Three members of the "Viper Militia" allegedly created a video tape of the federal building in Phoenix.
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IN Q=The voice

((JANET NAPOLITANO-U.S. ATTORNEY FOR ARIZONA: THE VOICE-OVER OF THE VIDEO TAPE PROVIDES ADVICE ON HOW TO ACTUALLY COLLAPSE THE BUILDING, HOW TO ENTER AND TAKE THE BUILDING, WHERE TO PLACE ANTI-PERSONNEL DEVICES WITHIN THE BUILDING, HOW TO CUT THE WATER AND POWER SUPPLIES TO THE BUILDING, AND WHAT SUGGESTED DIVERSIONARY TACTICS WOULD BE.))
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Authorities say a federal agent actually accompanied militia members as they videotaped the entranceways of federal buildings and took pictures of security devices.

Saudi-Bombing


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE


Defense Secretary William Perry is promising to give the American people the facts about the bombing in Saudi Arabia as quickly as possible.
Speaking in Rome tonight, Perry said he will make a "full report" on the facts surrounding last week's attack even before the bombing investigation is complete.
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SUPER=03-Saudi Arabia


The attack that killed 19 Americans may have done more than destroy property and take lives.
It has rocked the relationship between the American military and our Saudi hosts.
An American General accused the Saudis of rejecting his calls- -several weeks ago- -for the perimeter fences to be moved farther away from the buildings... a precaution that might have saved lives.
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((WE WANTED IT TO BE MOVED BACK PROBABLY ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE PARKING LOT IS WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR. THAT SEEMED TO BE THE MOST CONVENIENT PLACE BECAUSE IT IS A PUBLIC AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE.))
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* * * Keith on ENG * * *
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And what was the Saudi response?
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((AGAIN IT WAS A PUBLIC AREA AND INITIAL... NO.))
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Today the Saudis fired back, pointing to a recent joint Saudi/U-S -prepared report that called "security adequate" at the base.
"The Pentagon and U-S officials here are trying to deflect the blame," a Saudi spokesman said. "That attempt will come back to haunt them."
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Kim-Stan


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#596-17
GRAPHIC=Allen, George


The Kim Stan landfill clean up has gotten a big shot in the arm as the state authorized a large financial grant.
But Ron Jones says residents are far from finding a permanent solution.
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SUPER=01-Herb Taylor/Kim-Stan Committee Member; 1:29
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((Eight years of stench-- eight years of dangerous toxins-- eight years of frustration.
That's how some residents would describe the Kim Stan Landfill.
Mounds of trash brought in by the steady flow of trucks produced 36-thousand gallons of leachate that flows into the Jackson River even to this day.
These citizens have fought hard over the years to rid their community of industrial irresponsibility. TODAY'S STUFF ( Meeting in room)
The fight is still on going.
But after the help of a retired NASA scientist this grassroots organization finally has some hope.
They are planning to do construct a organic vegetation filter system to absorb the leachate.
But it takes money.
And the state has finally stepped in.
Governor Allen presented the County with a check for more than 134-thousands to begin the project.
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((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: WHILE THIS IS A VERY IMP[ORTASNT FIRST STEP IT IS ONE OF MANY STEPS, MANY STEPS THAT ARE GOING TO BE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN IN THE FUTURE TO CLEAN UP THIS SITE, AND TO SECURE THIS SITE, AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND OUR RIVERS.))
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BUTT, BUTT, BUTT
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((ALICIA GORDON/SELMA RESIDENT: LIKE THE GOVERNOR SAID I AGREE IT'S A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. BUT LIKE HE ALSO SAID WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE COMMUNITY OF VIRGINIA HELP US IN OUR SEARCH FOR OTHER INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS FOR THE LAND FILL.))
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But some beleive the best solution would be to rid the mess.
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((HERB TAYLOR/KIM STAN COMITTEE MEMBER: WE STILL NEED TO PUT MORE OF A COVER OVER AS YOU WELL KNOW THAT WE DON'T HAVE MUCH OF A COVER ON THERE AND WE STILL NEED TO VACATE THE GAS THAT COMES UP.))
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But for now residents say this first step has been a big one-- on the road to a clean and safe community.
Ron Jones News Seven.))
Tease#1

HARD MUSIC UNDER
Still to come on the newscast, the supreme court hands affirmative action a setback,
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and we'll see how a little boy is thanking the rescue workers who saved his life.
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Robin in Wx office Roll Lake levels
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Affirmative-Action


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=KHu
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GRAPHIC=Supreme Court


The Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action at University of Texas Law School.
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David Rogers is one of four white applicants denied admission. He challenged his rejection based on separate sets of standards- -one for whites, one for non-whites- -designed to raise the number of minorities at the school.
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((I NEVER PASSED A JIM CROW LAW OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST SOMEONE ON THE BASIS OF THEIR SKIN. WHY IS IT FAIR THAT I SHOULD BE PUNISHED FOR THAT?))
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The Supreme Court let stand an earlier ruling.
Today's ruling essentially says discriminating against people does not help end discrimination.
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Whitt


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE


The woman who headed up the Wytheville Redevelopment and Housing Authority will spend the next six months under house arrest.
Federal judge Sam Wilson today placed Clara Whitt on probation for accepting gifts- -including renovation work on her own home. The pay-offs were made in return for her tampering with the bidding process on low-income housing projects in Wythe County.
The 58-year old Wytheville woman had already paid a 10-thousand dollar fine and paid back 2-thousand dollars.

L'burg-Mayor


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-56
GRAPHIC=Lynchburg


Republicans will continue their hold the reigns of power in Lynchburg city government.
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SUPER=03-Lynchburg


Today, the GOP- controlled city council re- elected mayor Jim Whitaker and appointed Bob Davenport to the vice- mayor's post.
Democrat Junius Haskins had nominated himself for both spots, but had no chance of winning the party- line vote.
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((JUNIUS HASKINS/LYNCHBURG COUNCIL MEMBER: I KNOW THE NUMBERS OF POLITICAL CONTROL ON COUNCIL AND I WAS HOPING THAT PEOPLE WOULD BE MORE SENSITIVE TO DIVERSITY, TO EXPERIENCE, TO TALENT, BUT I SUPPORT THE MAYOR AND I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM AS I HAVE FOR FOUR YEARS.))
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Whitaker says he has adjusted well to his duties as mayor, and will continue to make the office as high profile as possible.
Democrats claimed a minor victory with Davenport's replacement of Bill McRorie, who the Democrats claimed was too partisan as vice mayor.
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Accident-Folo


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-60
GRAPHIC=NONE


On any given day, they perform a difficult and largely thankless job, but a small boy made some firefighters' lives a little brighter tonight.
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SUPER=03-Lynchburg;


Six- year- old Zachary Snell was seriously injured in a car accident in Lynchburg May 17th.
Internal injuries sent Zachary to a Charlottesville hospital for more than a week, and only last Friday did his doctor pronounce him 100 percent again.
Zachary's first order of business was to come to Fire Station 8 and thank the firefighters who helped him when he was hurt.
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IN Q=He remembered

((KENNETH SNELL/FATHER: HE REMEMBERED DUANE WHO WAS IN THE AMBULANCE AND HELPING HIM OUT AND ALL, AND HE JUST WANTED TO COME BACK AND THANK DUANE, HE REALLY APPRECIATED ALL HIS HELP.))
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Zachary and his brother Paul presented paramedics Duane Stone and Tom Bartell with flowers and a thank- you card.
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((DUANE STONE/PARAMEDIC: IT'S NICE TO HAVE SOMEBODY THANK US ONCE IN A WHILE, IT GIVES US A LITTLE EXTRA PUSH, INCENTIVE TO DO THE JOB BETTER AS THE DAYS GO ON.))
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Zachary and his family didn't walk away empty- handed.
Firefighters presented the boys with caps and t- shirts, and gave them the royal tour of the fire station.
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Glasgow-Doctor


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# 96-48
GRAPHIC=NONE


The McClung tradition in Rockbridge County ended today. Three generations of doctors have served the area for nearly 150 years, but today marked the end of an era.
Jay Moore was there for the parting moments.
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(( It was an unusual size for a thank you note...but one well deserved for the man who has served Rockbridge County for more than 46 years.
Patients spent most of the afternoon thanking and hugging John McClung for his contribution to the medical profession.
The 72- year- old was born and raised in Rockbridge County.
That and the fact other members of his family served as physicians in the area kept him in Glasgow.
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((JOHN MCCLUNG: MY GRAND DADDY WAS IN FAIRFIELD FOR 50 YEARS. MY DADDY WAS IN LEXINGTON FOR ABOUT 50 YEARS AND I'VE BEEN HERE ABOUT 50 YEARS. IT'S SORT OF A TRADITION. ))
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McClung very seldom took more than two weeks off a year.
Some patients say that kind of dedication saved their life.
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((ISABELLE TURNER: I HAVE TO PRAISE THE BRIDGE THAT BROUGHT ME ACROSS AND HE HAS BEEN WONDERFUL TO ME AND MY FAMILY. ))
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McClung has been wanting to retire for the more than six years...but wouldn't do so until finding just the right doctor to take his practice.
In doing that he found Doctor Michael Bisgrove who McClung says will receive the same support as he has over the years.
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((MCCLUNG: GLASGOW IS A NICE COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS TREATED ME WELL. I'VE ENJOYED TAKING CARE OF THEM.))
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OUT Q=taking care of them.
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((JAY MOORE/REPORTING: AND WHILE DOCTOR MCCLUNG IS LOSING HIS PATIENTS HE'S HOPING HIS WIFE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF THOSE FOR HIM IN THE DAYS TO COME. IN GLASGOW, JAY MOORE, NEWS 7.)) ))
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=none


Still to some on the newscast, Joey Buttafuoco is getting a change of address,
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and we'll see why shoppers at one store had more to check out than just their groceries..
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Wal-Mart


ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=11 p.m.
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-59
GRAPHIC=NONE


Most people head to Wal-Mart, looking for a bargain.
But how about a free country music concert?
The Wal- Mart "Country Music Across America Tour" made a stop tonight at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Roanoke.
Kimberly McBroom has more.
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SUPER=01-Marty Raybon/Shenandoah Lead Singer; :24
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((SINGING, "JEANIE BAKER'S LOVE SLAVE." ))
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The grammy award winning group, Shenandoah took to the stage at, of all places, the Wal-Mart Super Center parking lot.
Although it's known mainly as a haven of good deals-- Walmart is also a key player in the country music business.
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SOT 19:23:46

((MARTY RAYBON/"SHENANDOAH" LEAD SINGER: WALMART'S THE BIGGEST RETAIL SELLING OUTFIT OF COUNTRY MUSIC, IN GENERAL. THEY SELL MORE THAN ANYBODY ELSE DOES. SO, WHEN THEY CALL YOU AND THEY WANT YOU TO COME AND DO A COUPLE OF SHOWS WITH THEM, YOU'RE MORE THAN HAPPY TO DO IT. ))
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Newcomer Paul Brandt opened up for Shenandoah.
After its current tour, Shenandoah will prepare for its largest audience yet-- the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Group members say country music is replacing rock and roll in the hearts of young listeners.
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SOT 19:26:46

((MIKE MCGUIRE/"SHENANDOAH" DRUMMER: KIDS ARE LISTENING TO COUNTRY MUSIC NOW. THEY'RE NOT LISTENING TO ROCK AND ROLL LIKE THEY USED TO. THEY'RE LISTENING TO COUNTRY MUSIC BECAUSE COUNTRY MUSIC, IN MY OPINION, IS THE ONLY KIND OF MUSIC THAT'S GOT ANYTHING TO SAY. ))
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Shenandoah is one of nearly 100 acts on the Walmart tour--
The question is, do they shop there?
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SOT 19:27:56

((MARTY RAYBON: DEFINITELY. IN FACT, I GOT THIS SHIRT AT WAL-MART. IT'S BEEN SEVERAL YEARS, BUT I DID. ))
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((KIMBERLY MCBROOM/NEWS 7: FOLLOWING THE OUTDOOR CONCERT, FANS WERE INVITED INSIDE THE STORE FOR AN ALBUM- SIGNING, AS WELL AS SOME BARGAIN SHOPPING. KIMBERLY MCBROOM, NEWS 7. ))
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S-Score


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11PM
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-11
GRAPHIC=NONE


The Phoenix Coyotes name their first coach, Divac consents to the trade, we'll from Jordan and Barkley, plus go inside Pinnacle trading cards, but first
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SUPER=03-Inglewood, CA; :00


Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda is out of the hospital following treatment for a clogged artery and an ulcer.
Doctors have yet to project a date when he might return to the field.
Now tonight's scores.
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TAKE A BREAK

S-Avalanche


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=AVALANCHE


PItcher Jamey Wright has become the first member of the Salem Avalanche to make it to the major leagues.
This afternoon the Rockies purchased the contract of the 6 foot 6 inch righthander from the Colorado Sky Sox.
Wright is said th have the best fastball in the Rockies minor league organization.

S-NHL


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6=10
GRAPHIC=nhl


The National Hockey League's newest renamed and relocated franchise named its head coach last night.
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SUPER=03-Phoenix, AZ; :00


The Phoenix Coyotes, who have the most progressive logo in the league, now have a head coach in Don Hay, the former Calgary Flame assistant.
Hay replaces Terry Simpson who was fired at the end of last season, when this team was still in Winnipeg and still known as the Jets.
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S-Hornets


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-6
GRAPHIC=HORNETS


It looks like the Hornets will finally get Lakers center Vlade Divac afterall.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=04-NBA; :00


After stating last week that he would rather retire than play in Charlotte, Divac decided yesterday that he would rather play in Charlotte than starve.
If he goes to Charlotte, the Lakers get the rights to Kobe Bryant and lots of room under the salary cap.
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S-Dream


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-14
GRAPHIC=ATLANTA OLYMPIC


The united State Olympic men's basketball team practiced for the first time today in Chicago.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Chicago, IL; :00


The third such Dream team of NBA stars will practice for only a short time before the games begin, largely because they're just that much better than the rest of the world.
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IN Q="Basketball

((CHARLES BARKLEY/DREAM TEAM MEMBER:))
SUPER=01-Charles Barkley/Dream Team Member; :00
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OUT Q=...COUNTRY."
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VO-NAT CON'T
SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC;


While those guys were working out, former Dream Teamer, Michael Jordan and his Mom were in Charlotte honoring 200 students who improved their grades and attendance last year in 15 different NOrth Carolina counties.
It's all part of the Michael Jordan Education Club that he founded four years ago.
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((MICHAEL JORDAN/CHICAGO BULLS GUARD:))
SUPER=01-Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls Guard; :00
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=...of that."
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S-Cards


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-12
GRAPHIC=ATLANTA OLYMPICS


Olympic merchandise is sure to be a hot seller through the summer.
In fact, sports collectibles in general are big business,
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Fort Worth, TX; :00


especially, when it comes to trading cards.
New 7 was given a rare opportunity to take our cameras inside the Pinnacle Brands card headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas earlier this year.
Pinnacle makes baseball, football and hockey cards, along with its hottest new product NASCAR trading cards.
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IN Q="Trading cards...

((JERRY MEYER/PINNACLE BRANDS CEO & PRESIDENT:))
SUPER=01-Jerry Meyer/Pinnacle Brands CEO & President; :00
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OUT Q=...YOU DEAL WITH."
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Trading cards have changed dramatically since the days when they served a duel purpose as both a source of entertainment and a noise maker in your bicycle spokes.
Computer technology has allowed graphic artists to do much more than simply mat a photo and team logo on a piece of cardboard.
The prices have also changed. No longer can you get a pack of cards and a stick of gum for a quarter.
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((JERRY MEYER:))
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And now one of Southwest Virginia's fastest growing counties has its own card shop. Sportsline Inc., opened just over two months ago across from LOrd Botetourt high school in Daleville.
The shop features a wide variety of new and used cards, plus a good selection of the hard to find starting lineup sports figures.
Sportsline is the latest by not the only sports card shop in the valley.
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=TRADING CARDS


Roanoke has collectible shops at Crossroads Mall, on Colonial Ave, Main Street, in Wasena, and in Vinton.

S-Braves


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-5
GRAPHIC=BRAVES


It was Canada Day above the border as Montreal welcomed the Braves to town for the nationwide party.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Montreal, Canada;


But the Expos didn't have much to celebrate, as Braves pitcher Steve Avery got his first win in a month and also hit a two run homer.
He's now 7-and-7 on the season.
Jermaine Dye also did his part to help his teammates with a two run homer
SUPER=35-Atlanta/==7/Montreal/==2;

as they win 7-to-2.
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S-Orioles


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-9
GRAPHIC=ORIOLES
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Toronto, Canada; :00


The Orioles didn't treat their Canada hosts any better as Brady Anderson hit his major league lading 28th round tripper of the season.
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Former Blue Jays Robby Alomar also added two hits and scored twice for the O's as beat the red shirted Jays 7-to-4.
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Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#SPORTS TEASE
GRAPHIC=NONE


Still to come tonight some racing news from the Tour De France,
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and a Daytona preview as the Winston Cup stars get ready for this Saturday's Firecracker 400.
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S-Daytona


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#R-33
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After a week off, the Winston Cup stars are on their way to Daytona for the annual Fourth of July weekend bash at the beach.
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Two of the favorites to take the checkered flag in Saturday's Firecracker 400 are the Daytona Dominates Dale Jarrett, and Jeff Gordon.
Jarrett won the Daytona 500 back in February in convincing fashion, while Gordon is the defending race champ in the Firecracker.
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((JEFF GORDON/1995 FIRECRACKER 400 CHAMP:)) ((DALE JARRETT/TWO TIME DAYTONA 500 WINNER:))
SUPER=01-Jeff Gordon/1995 Firecracker 400 Champ; :00
SUPER=01-Dale Jarrett/Two-Time Daytona 500 Winner; :27
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OUT Q=...THE SAME SEASON."
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One driver who won't be on the scene at Daytona is Steve Grissom. Diamond Ridge Motorsports dumped Grissom last night and replaced him with Greg Sacks for the Firecracker.
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Hootie


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If you've got front-row seats for this Summer's Hootie and the Blowfish concert at Jones Beach, New York, you're out of luck.
Concert officials have voided tickets for the first ten rows.
It seems a scalper got ahold of the tickets and sold them for 150 dollars each.
Hootie fans who bought the scalped seats will be reimbursed 25 dollars... the face value of the tickets.

Buttafuoco


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If you thought you heard the last of Joey Buttafuoco, think again... now he's heading for Tinsel Town.
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The "New York Post" reports Buttafuoco is moving to Hollywood with his family to pursue an acting career.
Buttafuoco gained fame when Amy Fisher, his 16-year-old lover, shot his wife in the head four years ago.
He served four months in jail.
Fisher is serving a five- to 15-year sentence for the shooting.
Mary Jo Buttafuoco says the family needs a fresh start.
She also says they are moving because Fisher could get out on parole next year.
Buttafuoco has one movie reportedly already in the works.
His agent says he'll play a mafia man in "The Underground Comedy Movie" with Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith.
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by SS