WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 07/27/96

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Next on News Seven-- a bomb rocks the Summer Games in Atlanta-- scores are injured.
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Roanoke homeowners will be getting a cut in their flood insurance.
And a murder in Lynchburg this morning.

Sports-Head

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In sports, We'll have a report from New River the site of tonight's Kroger W-D-B-J 250 the field is set for tomorrow's Diehard 500 at Talladega.
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And today the Busch Cars took their shot at the super speedway at Talladega.
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Showers and cooler weather on the way for the second half of the weekend--
Plus, we'll take a look at what's become the third hurricane of the Atlantic season.

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Atlanta-Bomb

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One person is dead and hundreds are injured following a massive explosion that rocked the Olympic Games early this morning.
It happened around 1:25.
Flying nails and screws filled the air minutes after a caller warned Atlanta police of the bombing.
F-B-I officials told reporters they believe the caller was a white male, and an American.
But outside on the streets the mood is more somber.
There are still people on the streets of downtown Atlanta, but as many as before.
Dave Fehling is in Atlanta with an update.
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(( CENTENNIAL PARK WAS THE ONE OLYMPIC VENUE OPEN TO EVERYONE FOR FREE . HUNDREDS WERE THERE FOR A CONCERT WHEN THE BOMB EXPLODED.
SWIMMER JANET EVANS WAS NEAR-BY GIVING AN INTERVIEW.

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"(USE JUST THE LAST COUPLE OF WORDS BEFORE EXPLOSION)

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OFFICIALS SAY IT WAS A HOMEMADE PIPE-BOMB, FILLED WITH NAILS TO INFLICT MORE CASUALTIES.
THE BLAST KILLED A 44-YEAR OLD WOMAN TOURIST...
GAVE A TURKISH PHOTOGRAPHER A FATAL HEART ATTACK....
AND SENT 110 PEOPLE TO HOSPITALS, ONLY A HANDFUL , THOUGH, HAD SERIOUS INJURIES.

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THE BOMB AT CENTENNIAL PARK... THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPICS.
THE F-B-I SAID THE BOMB WAS HIDDEN IN A KNAP-SACK WHICH A SECURITY OFFICER HAD NOTICED.
HE HAD CALLED IN BOMB TECHNICIANS, AND HAD BEGUN CLEARING THE AREA.
AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, 9-1-1 OPERATORS RECEIVED A CALL FROM A MAN THE F-B-I SAYS SOUNDED WHITE AND WHO SPOKE CALMLY, WITH NO ACCENT.
THEY ASSUME HE `S AN AMERICAN AND SAY HE DID NOT REVEAL HIS MOTIVE.

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GO OFF IN 30 MINUTES."
POLICE REPORTEDLY TRACED THE CALL TO A BANK OF PAYPHONES TWO BLOCKS FROM THE PARK.
OTHER LEADS WILL COME FROM VIDEOTAPE SHOT BY AMATEURS, PROFESSIONALS, AND SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.
OLYMPIC EVENTS WENT ON AS SCHEDULED..
THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS FILLED THE STADIUMS ONLY NOW, MANY OF THE SECURITY OFFICERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY SOLDIERS WITH ASSAULT WEAPONS.

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" UNLIKE THE OLYMPIC ARENAS AND DORMITORIES, CENTENNIAL PARK WAS OPEN TO EVERYONE, IT HAD VIRTUALLY NO RESTRICTIONS, NO SEARCHES OR METAL DETECTORS. THAT MAY NOW HAVE TO CHANGE. DF CBS NEWS ATLANTA."))
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Local-React

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The bombing at the Olympics came closer to home for a Martinsville woman whose son is a police officer in Atlanta.
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Brenda Manns said her son, Gerrard Manns, helped out in the aftermath of the blast to ensure the safety of the many injured.
But, Manns said she was more concerned about HIS safety.
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((BRENDA MANN/MOTHER OF ATLANTA OFFICER: HE DID HAVE TO GO DOWN, HIM AND SOME OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND I REALLY DIDN'T GET TO TALK TO HIM PERSONALLY UNTIL ABOUT 2:30 TODAY AND HE SAID THAT HE WAS ALL RIGHT. IT WAS SAD. A LOT OF PEOPLE GOT HURT AND I ASKED HIM HOW COULD SOMEBODY DO THAT AND WHY.))
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Brenda Manns was in Atlanta just last Thursday in the same area where the bombing occured.
She said the crowd was so large that a suspicious-looking package or person could have easily gone unnoticed.
Tomorrow she plans to return to Atlanta to visit her son and watch some of the remaining games.
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Now if you think you may have family members that were injured in the blast you can call the American Red Cross at 4-0-4, 6-8-5, 82-85.

L'burg-Murder

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A fight outside a Lynchburg night spot turned deadly early this morning.
Police found 18-year-old Derrick A. Crews of Lynchburg, lying on the sidewalk in the 17-hundred block of Park Avenue.
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Tonight, 19-year-old Troy A. Brown of Lynchburg is in jail, charged with the murder.
Witnesses told police Crews left The Pepper Baux (Box) around two this morning.
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((CMDR. JACK LEWIS/LYNCHBURG POLICE: THERE WAS A CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE VICTIM AND ONE OR MORE PEOPLE HE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH. IT ESCALATED FROM AN EXCHANGE OF WORDS TO AN A POINT WHERE THERE WERE A SERIES OF GUN SHOTS FIRE.))
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At least one of those shots hit Crews in the chest.
He died a short time later at Lynchburg General Hospital.
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Brown is in the Lynchburg City Jail without bond.
In addition to the murder charge, he's facing charges of using a firearm in commission of a felony.

Escapee

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There was a manhunt in the Lynchburg area this afternoon for an escapee from a North Carolina Jail.
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Campbell County, Lynchburg, and State Police spent most of the day combing the Clayton Estates area off route 4-60.
Police say 31-year-old John Anthony Matthis of North Carolina was spotted in the Timberlake area around 12:30 this afternoon in a vehicle.
He got into a short pursuit with police and later fled on foot-- and got away.
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Matthis is also wanted in Tennessee on numerous burglary and forgery charges.
He's described as a male white with blonde hair, wearing shorts and tennis shoes.

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When News 7 at Six continues-
Virginia's State Police department is working to fill more than 100 job vacancies.
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And those Troopers who ARE on the payroll were cracking down on drunk drivers last night.
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But first, Here's Kim with the weather.
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Okay, Ron--
Partly to mostly sunny skies were shining on us today-- as we also enjoyed some pretty mild temperatures.
Daytime highs were a few degrees below normal-- we'll notice even lower temperatures tomorrow.
But first, let's see how the numbers shaped up today-- Roll Lake Level MUSIC UP FULL
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Fatal-Ax

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A 20- year- old man was killed in a vehicle accident in Bedford County this morning.
It happened around one O'Clock.
Police say 20-year-old Ronald D. Overstreet was driving South Bound on Route 1-22 when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with another.
After the vehicles stopped another car struck both vehicles.
Overstreet died at the scene.
And a young person was killed in Henry County last night when the car he was riding in went through a stop sign without stopping.
According to police 18-year-old Jerome Morrison of Martinsville was the passenger of a Ford Mustang travelling on Route 58 when the car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Route 6-20.
Morrison was taken to a local hospital and later died.
That accident happened around 9:30.

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Five people were sent to the hospital last night following a four- vehicle accident on I-81 in Roanoke County.
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It happened around 10 o'clock under the 4-19 overpass bridge.
A juvenile driving a car apparently slowed down to take exit 1-41.
Then, a tractor trailer driver rear- ended a car a few vehicles behind the juvenile.
That started a chain reaction.
State Police say none of the injuries appeared to be life threatening.
Traffic was backed up for several miles.
The accident was cleared up around one this morning.
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DUI-Checkpoint

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A D-U-I checkpoint netted 27 charges in Franklin County last night.
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State Police, Franklin County, and Rocky Mount officers spent six hours stopping vehicles on Route 2-20.
Nine people were arrested for driving under the influence.
State Police say motorists are pleased with the checkpoints.
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The State Police's Mobile Command Post was on hand for breathalyzer tests.
22 officers worked the checkpoint from 9 last night until three this morning.
This is the final week of the "Safe and Sober" Campaign.
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State-Troopers

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The retirement of senior troopers has left the Virginia State Police short on manpower.
Statewide there are 105 vacancies.
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The Workforce Transition Act enabled many troopers to retire as of July first.
The Salem Division covers 14 counties, including Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke.
Officials in our area say service is not being compromised.
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((CAPT. CHARLES COMPTON/STATE POLICE: IT SEEMS THE 11 VACANCIES ARE SPREAD PRETTY EVENLY THROUGHOUT THE 14 COUNTIES.))
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Two training classes are scheduled for this fall.
110 candidates are ready to attend the six month academy.
These troopers will be patrolling Virginia highways by March of next year.
Until that time Compton says troopers working at truck weigh stations and other inspection assignments will patrol the roadways.
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Later on News 7 at 6,
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference rallied this morning.
Educating youth was the theme.
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And,
Roanoke City officials have secured federal funding that should save residents on insurance premiums.
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FLOOD-REDUCTION

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Roanoke residents and business owners will soon be getting a reduction in their flood insurance.
In the next few days, city residents will receive a newsletter called "Flooding in Roanoke."
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City officials produced the pamphlet to qualify for a federal program which lowers flood insurance rates.
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((GREG REED/ROANOKE CITY ENGINEER: WE ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE FEMA C-R-S PROGRAM THE CITIZENS WILL BE SEEING A FIVE PERCENT REDUCTION IN THEIR FLOOD INSURANCE RATES.))
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/November 1985;

In the past decade Roanoke has been devastated several times by flooding.
The flood of '85 probably produced the most serious widespread damage.
This newsletter offers safety tips and helps dispel some myths surrounding insurance coverage.
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Greg Reed says all the newsletters should be mailed out by the first of the week.
Residents will be able to take advantage of the reduction in their flood insurance starting this October.

Hurt-Park

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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is taking the fun approach to educating young people.
The S-C-L-C is sponsoring several rallies this summer to talk with Roanoke children about social issues such as AIDs and teen pregnancy.
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Hurt Park was the site of today's rally.
The food, music and games were just a part of the event.
Speakers were on hand to make sure these young people know they have someone in their corner.
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14 year old Gary Kasey was one of the speakers.
He says the most important things for young people to remember are to get an education and stop selling drugs.
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((GARY KASEY/JUNIOR SCLC: THEY'RE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT POLICE BRUTALITY BUT AT THE SAME TIME THE POLICE SHOULDN'T BE BEATING US, BUT AT THE SAME TIME WE NEED TO STAY WITHIN THE LAW.))
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The Roanoke Chapter of the S-C-L-C is only seven months old, but already it's 200 members strong.
The next rally is scheduled for August 10th at Eureka Park.
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Sports Tease

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And coming up, Mike Stevens will have a report from New River Greg Sacks wins the Busch Race at Talladega.
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And the Orioles rout the Indians at Camden Yard.
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S-Race

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We're now less than 3 hours away from the start of tonight's Kroger W-D-B-J 250 at the New River Valley speedway.
Lets check in with Mike Stevens and the rest of the crew to get an update on what we can expect tonight.
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S-Busch

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Greg Sacks dodged several crashes and made his move late in the race to win the Talladega 5-k Grand National Race.
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The super speedway at Talladega was as tough as ever. Less than 20 laps into the race Phil Parsons gets clipped in a crowd by sacks hits the wall and slides back down the track collecting several cars and bringing out the caution.
Then with about 7 laps to go Brett Bodine in car number 81 is in the middle of the pack he gets hit in the rear the car goes airborne before coming down on all four wheels and hitting the wall. Bodine was alright.
Sacks waited until the end of the race before making his move and he would hold off Joe Nemechek winning the 500-K Busch race.
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Nemechek was second Randy Lajoie third Terry Labonte fourth and Michael Waltrip fifth.

S-Qualify

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Rain washed out the second round of qualifying today at Talladega for tomorrow's running of the Diehard 500.
That means that Ken Schrader will start 26-th. And here is the rest of the field. wipe to boards
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S-MLB

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Baltimore banged on Orel Hershiser for 10 runs as the Orioles routed the Cleveland Indians 14 to 2.
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Earl Weaver, The greatest manager in Oriole history, in the yard.
In the bottom of the first B.J. Surhoff sends this bullet to the wall in centerfield scoring three runners and the Orioles jumped out to the 4 to nothing lead.
Cleveland came back in the third. Bryan Giles hits a triple down the left field line scoring Casey Candale and the Indians were back in the game trailing 4 to 1.
But Rafael Palmerio came through SUPER=35-Baltimore/14/Cleveland/2/ with
the back breaker. He belts this grand slam homer to right field Baltimore led 10 to 2 and the Orioles led 14 to 2.
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S-Olympics

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In Olympic news,
Jackie Joyner-Kersee will not win another gold medal in the Heptathlon.
The two time defending champion withdrew from competition today because of an injured right hamstring.
She Still may compete in the long jump on Thursday.

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