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News-Head
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Next on News Seven-- President
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VO-NAT
Clinton continues his journey towards the Democratic National Convention in
Chicago.
Some Northwest Roanoke residents are fed up about a halfway house that may
be built in their community.
And in "Made in Virginia" tonight we will feature Burlington Industries...
one of the nation's textile giants.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=
The news is next!
Newsbreak
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Good evening.
President Clinton continues his
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Ashland, KY;
journey towards the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
He was greeted by trongs of supporters in Kentucky... shouting four more
years.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Some Northwest Roanoke residents are up in arms about a Washington firm that
wants to build a halfway house in their community.
Now they say they're ready for battle.
SUPER=04-In Space;
And the first French woman astronaut was enjoying a cool drink of floating
lemonade on the Mir Space Station.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=
We'll bring you that story and more at eleven.
Escape
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
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WE are working on a story at this hour of an apparent escape of several
juveniles from a facility called the Sanctuary which is near the Juvenile
Detention Center in Botetourt County.
Authorities tell us the sanctuary is used as a holding facility for wayward
youth... some with criminal charges.
Apparently law enforcement officers and deputies are on the scene searching
the area for the young people.
The identity of the juveniles have NOT been made available.
There's a News Seven crew at the scene. .. we'll bring you up to date as
information is made available.
DMC
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
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GRAPHIC=Democrats
Virginia delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago are
getting some plush treatment this evening from a major tobacco company.
SS=Philip Morris
Philip Morris is hosting a reception at a downtown Chicago restaurant for
the Virginia and Kentucky delegations.
The event was closed to the media.
SS=Clinton, Bill
Meanwhile, President Clinton appeared more enthusiastic than ever... as his
supporters shouted four more years.
Terry Phillips has the latest.
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SUPER=03-Huntingdon, WV;
SUPER=01-Terry Phillips/Reporting;
RUNS=1:44
OUT Q=(standard out.)
((
(LOCATOR: HUNTINGDON, W.VA)
(CHEERING FOR CLINTON)
IT WAS A PICTURE-BOOK SENDOFF FIT FOR A PRESIDENT. BILL CLINTON STOOD , WITH
THE FIRST LADY AND DAUGHTER CHELSEA AT HIS SIDE, ON THE 21ST CENTURY EXPRESS,
A TRAIN TO CHICAGO, A TRAIN THAT WILL TAKE HIM TO THE WARM EMBRACE OF THE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
(SOT, CLINTON)
I WANT AMERICA TO KNOW THAT WE'RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK..WE ARE GOING FORWARD.
13;50ISH
NAT SOT ACHY BRAKEY HEART/CLINTON/BILLY RAY CYRUS
CLINTON'S FOUR DAY TRIP IS A MADE-FOR-TV EVENT, EACH SPEECH DESIGNED TO
HIGHLIGHT ONE OF HIS THEMES FOR RE-ELECTION. BOB DOLE ACTUALLY BEAT CLINTON
TO CHICAGO, DRUMMING UP SUPPPORT FOR HIS TAX CUT PLAN. THE PRESIDENT WOULD
HAVE NONE OF THE TAX CUT TALK, WARNING PEOPLE IN ASHLAND, KENTUCKY TO BEWARE
OF OFFERS THAT SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.
(SOT, CLINTON)
YOU KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN. IT WILL BLOW A HOLE IN THE DEFICIT, BIGGER CUTS
IN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE...THINGS I VETORED WHEN THEY SHUTDOWN THE GOVERNMENT.
26:00
CLINTON ENDED HIS DAY IN OHIO, A BATTLEGROUND STATE WITH ITS MUCH NEEDED 21
ELECTORAL VOTES.
(PHILLIPS STANDUP CLOSE)
))
Dole
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Portland, OR;
On the eve of the start of the convention, Bob Dole and his running mate
brought their campaign to Oregon today.
Speaking to the crowd at a rally at Portland's Rose Quarter Commons this
evening, Republican vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp urged his supporters
to not only vote for a Republican president but to also vote for a Republican
congress.
Bob Dole again attacked President Clinton for not doing enough to deal with
the drug problem in America citing last week's report on drugs.
The two will later attend a fundraising dinner at a downtown hotel.
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Halifax-Murder
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
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GRAPHIC=Murder
In Halifax County a husband has been charged with murder after allegedly
shooting his wife to death this morning.
Police say 48- year- old Robert Lewis Clay shot his wife, Joy at around 11
O'Clock at their home on highway 7-0-6.
She was shot in the arm and head with a 12 gauge shotgun.
Clay turned himself over to sheriff's deputies 30 minutes after the
shooting.
He's charged with first degree murder.
Tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE
When News 7 at 11 returns,
Oregonians are trying to deal with wildfires--
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VO-NAT
And a community is fighting to keep a halfway house out of their backyard.
But first, let's check in with Kimberly
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Kimberly in the WX Office
Thanks, Ron--
We've been keeping a close watch of the very strong Hurrican Edouard-- now
twirling across the tropical Atlantic.
The latest information on that is coming up-- meanwhile, closer to home,
it's been fairly pleasant outside.
Today's temperatures were a bit cooler than usual... let's check them
out...
Roll
Lake Level
MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#1
Wildfires
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
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GRAPHIC=None
Residents of Bend, Oregon, took time to survey the damage from wildfires
that destroyed nineteen homes.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Near Bend, OR;
Around 500 were evacuated yesterday.
Many will not be able to return to their home until Tuesday, at the
earliest.
Although the fires are currently moving away from the subdivisions, people
fear that the winds could shift the fires back in the direction of the homes.
Firefighters have yet to get the blaze under control.
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HALFWAY-HOUSE
ANCHOR=RON
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TAPE# 96-72
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Some Northwest Roanoke residents are preparing for battle.
A Washington, D-C, firm wants to build a federal halfway house in their
neighborhood.
Denise Allen has the story.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=07-Tony Martin; :20
SUPER=01-Jason Perdue/U.S. Parole Officer; :51
SUPER=07-Deana Willard; 1:13
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(( These homeowners say they're working hard to rebuild their neighborhood.
They live just off Melrose Avenue and say a proposed federal halfway house
will hurt their efforts to revitalize the area.
The homeowners say they've already fought similar projects and won on four
different occassions.
They say their area is a target because property is inexpensive.
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SOT 16:16:02
IN Q=we're concerned
((TONY MARTIN: WE'RE CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN, OUR
NEIGHBORHOODS AND BUSINESSES IN THIS AREA. WE ALREADY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT CRIME
RATE.))
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OUT Q=significant crime rate
Officials at Washington Halfway Homes, Incorporated, out of Washington,
D.C., told the group they want to build a 20 bed facility.
Their property of choice is this lot on the corner of Melrose and Fantress
Street.
Inmates would serve out the end of their sentence in the halfway house.
The goal is to help them rejoin society.
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SOT 15:11:21
IN Q=when somebody
((JASON PERDUE/U.S. PAROLE OFFICER: WHEN SOMEBODY DOESN'T HAVE A HALFWAY HOUSE
AND THEY JUST COME RIGHT TO ROANOKE FROM THE INSTITUTION THEY HAVEN'T HAD A
CHANCE TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY. THEY HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO FIND A JOB. SO
THERE'S TWO STRIKES AGAINST THEM RIGHT OFF THE BAT.))
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OUT Q=right off the bat
Jason Perdue says halfway house or not these inmates will be re-entering the
community.
But these residents say the inmates that come to the Roanoke facility won't
necessarily be from the Roanoke Valley.
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SOT 16:20:37
IN Q= they will be
((DEANA WILLARD: THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR JOBS IN THE ROANOKE COUNTY, ROANOKE
CITY, VINTON, SALEM AREA. THEREFORE WHEN THEY FIND JOBS THEY WILL BRING THEIR
FAMILIES HERE.))
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OUT Q=families here
STAND UP
DENISE ALLEN/NEWS7 REPORTER: CITY OFFICIALS CONFIRM THAT THE COMPANY IS
LOOKING INTO BUILDING A HALFWAY HOME IN ROANOKE.
THEY SAY THEY SHOULD HAVE THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THESE FACILITIES IN HAND
BY THE BEGINNING OF THE WORK WEEK.
PAROLE OFFICER JASON PERDUE SAYS ROANOKE NEEDS A HALFWAY HOUSE.
BUT RESIDENTS SAY IT SHOULD BE IN A NON-RESIDENTIAL AREA.
DENISE ALLEN NEWS 7.))
William-Byrd
ANCHOR=Ron
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TAPE# 96-69
GRAPHIC=None
School bells will be ringing in a new educational year for Roanoke County
students tomorrow.
And when William Byrd High School students return, they'll notice things are
changing at the high school.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Workers started a three and a half million dollar construction project in
June.
The money for the construction comes from the state literary loan program.
School officials say east Roanoke County is growing fast and this project
will help alleviate the school's overcrowding problem.
The first phase includes the addition of 22 rooms.
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SOT 11:31:09
IN Q=WE'RE GOING TO
((DR. RICHARD TURNER/WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL ASST. PRINCIPAL: WE'RE GOING TO
BE ENLARGING THE SCIENCE ROOMS AND WE'RE GOING TO ADD AN ADDITION TO THE
LIBRARY AND THEN WE'RE GOING TO BE ADDING TO THE TECH EDUCATION LAB.))
SUPER=01-Richard Turner/William Byrd H.S. Asst. Principal;
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OUT Q=EDUCATION LAB
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VO-NAT
The construction project is also changing the traffic pattern in the parking
lot of the both the middle and high schools.
The small lot in front of the high school will be closed because of the
construction project.
School officials say they're hoping the project will be complete by the
start of the next school year.
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Tease#2
Soft Music Under
ANCHOR=Ron
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Stay with us,
Does lemonade taste as good in space?
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VO-NAT
And,
A Made in Virginia Report-- on the over one thousand people who work for
Burlington Industries.
We'll have that story when we come back.
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COMM#2
Mir
ANCHOR=Ron
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The first French woman astronaut is high above the earth tonight,
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VO-NAT 15:17;51
SUPER=04-In Space;
She is enjoying her trip-- chasing floating bubbles of lemonade around the
space station.
Claudie Andre- Deshays was launched into orbit last week from Russia.
The french pioneer has another week to go before she returns to earth along
with two Russian Cosmonauts.
This is the fifth joint space effort between the two countries.
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S-Cuts
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=RS96-1
GRAPHIC=Panthers
The Carolina Panthers joined the ranks of several NFL teams that had to
widdle their rosters down from 60 to 53 today.
SS=J.C. Price
Former Virginia Tech star J.C. Price was one of the Panther casualties.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Spartanburg, SC; :00
Price was one of two defensive tackles the Panthers cut. Tim Colston was the
other. Price still has a chance with the panthers. Carolina has 5 spots to fill
on it's 5 man practice roster.
SUPER=04-NFL;
Te panthers also aquired rahib Rocket Ismail from the oakland Raiders today
in return for an undiclosed draft picjk.
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ANCHOR=Steve
SS=News 7 sports
In other NFL moves, The washington redskins cut kicker Eddie Murray, the
teams 5th leading scorer. The Redskins aslo waved fomrer Virginia defensive
tackle Ryan Kuel.
Also, San Francisco cut former Virginia tech star Eugene Chung,
And Cincinnati gave the ax to former Virginia Cavalier linebacker Randy Neal.
S-Lions
ANCHOR=Steve
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WRITER=sma
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GRAPHIC=College football
The 11th ranked Nittany Lions of Penn State dominated the 7th ranked
Trojans of USC 24 to 7 today in the Pigskin Classic.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-East Rutherford, NJ/Trojans vs. Nittany Lions; :00
Giants Stadium would be the meeting place for two of college football's
legendary master minds,
Joe paterno of Penn State and
John Robinson of USC.
The man of the hour was State running back Curtis Enis,. Watch him scoot in
ot the end zone from 24 yards out tp put the Nittany Lions up 10-nothing in the
second quarter.
Enis put Pen State up 17-zip with this 10 yard touchdown gallop in the
SUPER=34-Penn State/=24/USC/==7;
4th quarter.
Enis added yet another TD run, a 4 yarder and Penn State cruises behind it's
running back, winning 24 to 7.
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S-Tiger
ANCHOR=steve
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GRAPHIC=Golf
Tigers Woods secured a spot in golf history today when he captured his
thri straight U.S. Amateur Championship, a feat never before achieved.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Cornelius, OR; :00
Woods defeated Steve Scott on the second hole of a sudden death playoff.
Both exchanged great shots during the course of the day.
Woods trailed by as many as 5 holes in the 36 hole match play final and by
two holes with just three to play.
Woods becomes the first golfer to win the Amateur in three straight years.
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S-Golf
ANCHOR=Steve
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GRAPHIC=LPGA
On the pro side, Lynchburg's Donna Andrews finished 5th in the LPGA
StarBank Classic today. Her 3 round total was a 7 under 209.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Dayton, OH; :00
But the big winner was the dominator; Laura Davies. Davies takes first
witha a three round total of 204; 12 under par. She finished 3 shots ahead of
Pat Hurst and Maggie Will. Davies pockets over 82 grand for her efforts.
SUPER=03-Akron, OH;
On the men's side. Phil Mickelson birdied 16 and 17 to win the World Series
of Golf. It marked his 4th victory of the year.
The 26 year old fired a final round 70. He finished the event at 6 under 274.
Duffy Waldorf, Billy Mayfair and Steve Stricker finished tied for second at
3 under.
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S-Rockies
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-17
GRAPHIC=Avalanche
The Salem Avalanche lost to the Winston-Salem Warthogs 5-4 tonight on the
road in a marathoner...a 16 inning bout. Salem's major league brothers faired
better.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Denver, CO/Pirates vs. Rockies; :00
Vinny Castilla hit a pair of homers and drove in 4 runs as the Rockies
rallied to beat Pittsburgh 13 to 9.
SUPER=35-Colorado/=13/Pittsburgh/==9;
Larry Walker, who rehabbed in salem, also drove in 4 runs and smashed a homer
on the day, Rockies win by 4 over the Pirates 13 to 9.
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S-Braves
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GRAPHIC=Cubs/braves
Over in the national League, the east Division leading Atlanta braves had
their 2 game winning streak snapped by the Chicago Cubs.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Atlanta, GA/Cubs vs. Braves; :00
The braves did come up with some great defense. Ryan Klesko says..look
mom I can still do a belly flop and make a great catch.
Chicago pitcher Kevin Foster was true blue Cub Scout today. He held the
Braves to 2 runs on 6 hits over 8 innings, plus ending Fred McGriffs 28 game
hitting streak and Chipper Jones 17 game streak.
When walking a batter...be careful..or this could happen. Mark
SUPER=35-Chicago/==3/Atlanta/==2;
Wolhers with the overthrow that advances a runner.
Brian McCrae knocked in the eventual game winner, a 2 out double in the top
of the 9th, and the Cubs drop the Braves by the count of 3 to 2.
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S-Yankees
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-20
GRAPHIC=Yankees
The Oakland A's faced the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium today. And not
even the A's 6-4 win over New York could spoil a tribute to one of baseball's
legends.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-New York, NY/A's vs. Yankees; :00
The Yankees began the day with a dedication to one of the most celebrated
Yankees of all time; Mickey Mantle.
Billy Crystal offers some kind words,
and then a statue in honor of Mickey was unveiled.
Speaking of future legends, Mark SUPER=35-Oakland/==6/New York/==4;
McGuire tagged this pitch for his major league leading 43rd homerun on the
season.!!
How about a "Strawberry Sunday" Darryl Strawberry answers McGuire with one
of his one but the Bombers fall by 2.
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S-Score
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=Roanoke Rush
One other football note. The Roanoke Rush lost to the Charlston Rockets 14
to 10 today. Former West Virginia star major Harris threw for 127 yards and 1
touchdown. The Rush is home September 7th aginst Knoxville, now the digits.
wipe to boards
RUNS=:55
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SUPER=0092-/Cincinnati/4//Florida/2/4//j/Chicago/3//Atlanta/2///;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0092-/St. Louis///Houston///Late Game//Pittsburgh/9/j/Colorado/13///;
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SUPER=0092-/New York/4//Los Angeles/4/8///Philadelphia/2//San Diego/6/5//;
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Sports tease
ANCHOR=steve
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WRITER=sma
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Still to come in sports, we will check in on the VMI football team and see
how two local players are doing,
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VO-NAT
and the Kenny Lewis conncetion is born as the former Tech star is watching
his son excel on the track.
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S-Football
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB96-1
GRAPHIC=VMI
VMI opens the 1996 football season at Ole Miss a week from this saturday. 4
of the Keydets first 5 games this year are on the road.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Lexington; :00
A tougher summer weight lifting program should help the Keydets this year.
Former G.W. Danville standout Travis Brooks is turning heads at linebacker and
could see ample playing time this season.
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SOT
IN Q="travis
((MIKE ROGERS/VMI JUNIOR LINEBACKER:))
((TRAVIS BROOKS/VMI FRESHMAN LINEBACKER:))
SUPER=01-Mike Rogers/VMI Junior Linebacker; :00
SUPER=01-Travis Brooks/VMI Freshman Linebacker; :09
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=...play in the game"
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VO-NAT(Con't)
SUPER=03-Lexington/1995 Season;
While the VMI linebacking corp is in good hands; the receiving unit is
another issue. All three starting receivers from last year's 4 and 7 team are
gone. Look for former Rockbridge star Brandon Bissell to get a shot.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="I
((BRANDON BISSELL/VMI SOPHOMORE FLANKER:))
SUPER=01-Brandon Bissell/VMI Sophomore Flanker; :00
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=...get the coaches trust"
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S-Track
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-18
GRAPHIC=Lewis Connection
Danville might just be nurturing Virginia's next olympian.
11 year old Kenny Lewis of Danville, who just happens to be the son of
former Hokie Kenny Lewis, won a gold medal at the A-A-U Junior Olympic games in
New Orleans.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Danville; :
Lewis is following in the foot steps of his father Kenny who played
football at Virginia Tech and with the New York Jets.
Lewis's coach Robert Marshall says he has natural talent, works hard and
has the support of his parents.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="Kenny works hard
((ROBERT MARSHALL/DANVILLE TRACK AND FIELD CLUB: ))
SUPER=01-Robert Marshall/Danville Track and Field Club; :
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=.........what he has."
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VO-NAT (cont)
SUPER=03-New Orleans, LA; :
It all came together this year at the Junior Olympics. After a fourth
place finish last year Lewis would win the 80-meter hurdles in a close race to
capture the gold medal.
And Lewis credits his success to his dad.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="He used to
((KENNY LEWIS/AAU GOLD MEDALIST: ))
((KENNY LEWIS/KENNY'S DAD: ))
SUPER=01-Kenny Lewis/AAU Gold Medalist; :00
SUPER=01-Kenny Lewis/Kenny's Dad; :16
RUNS=:30
OUT Q=........lot of things.
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Plus
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=none
As we mentioned at the top of our newscast, several juveniles have escaped
from a facility called the Sanctuary which is near the Juvenile Detention
Center in Botetourt County.
Authorities tell us the sanctuary is used as a holding facility for wayward
youth... some with criminal charges.
Apparently law enforcement officers and deputies are on the scene searching
the area for the young people.
The identity of the juveniles have NOT been made available.
There's a News Seven crew at the scene. .. we'll bring you up to date as
information is made available.
SUPER=05-Botetourt Co.;
SUPER=@len1;
Made-In-Va
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE# 96-57
GRAPHIC=Burlington Logo
Burlington Industries is one of the nation's textile giants.
It employs thousands of people in our area.
The company also lays claim to owning the south's first carpet mill.
It was built in the small town of Glasgow in 1935.
SS=Made In Virginia
Len Besthoff and photographer Dennis Brown profile the Burlington Lees
Carpets division in our latest installment of Made In Virginia.
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SOT
IN Q=Nat Sot
SUPER=03-Glasgow; :06
SUPER=01-Marlene Hardin/Lees Carpets Employee; :48 (VERY QUICK!)
SUPER=@Len2; 1:05
SUPER=01-Fred Southers/Lees Carpets Employee; 1:15 (QUICK)
RUNS=1:47
OUT Q=Nat Sot
((
Nat Sot MADE IN VA INTRO/OUTRO
RUNS=:05
When you enter Burlington's Lees Carpets plant, you are immediately struck
by how large it is...in all, the factory has 34 ACRES under one roof.
Some of the employees who often go from one end of the facility to the other
are actually equipped with BICYCLES.
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SOT 11:56:57
IN Q=It's big,
((LINDA HARTWILL/LEES CARPETS EMPLOYEE: IT'S BIG, REAL BIG.))
RUNS=:02
OUT Q=real big.
The 1200 people who work here make 140 styles of carpet, and when you
account for all the different colors, there are 3500 selections that can come
out of this plant.
One of its most labor and machine intensive operations is the "tufting"
department...where modern day looms, each with no fewer than 900 needles in
them, make carpet from spools of yarn.
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SOT 11:20:44
IN Q=It's just
((MARLENE HARDIN/LEES CARPETS EMPLOYEE: IT'S JUST LIKE A BASICALLY LIKE A BIG
SEWING MACHINE. IT SEWS THE YARN INTO CARPET.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=into carpet.
This 100- million- dollar plant is referred to as one that's "vertically
integrated", which means it makes nearly all the items it needs to manufacture
carpet right on the premises.
In all, there are 40 separate processes that take place before the carpet
goes out the back door...and that means folks like Fred Southers have a lot of
machines to take care of.
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SOT 12:24:45
IN Q=Well, we
((FRED SOUTHERS/LEES CARPETS EMPLOYEE: WELL WE GOT ANYWHERE FROM 55 TO 60
MAINTENANCE MEN THAT WORK HERE. THEY KEEP UP PRETTY MUCH.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=pretty much.
Another striking thing at this plant is how many people there are like
Southers, who has worked here more than four decades.
Ed Arthur and his wife Carolyn have made it a family affair.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:09:33
IN Q=But it's
((CAROLYN ARTHUR/LEES CARPETS EMPLOYEE: BUT IT'S A LOT OF COUPLES THAT WORK
HERE. A LOT OF COUPLES HAVE BEEN HERE A LONG TIME.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=long time.
And they've made a lot of carpet.
Right now Lees Carpets ships out about 20 MILLION square yards of it a year.
Len Besthoff, with Made In Virginia.
Nat Sot MADE IN VA INTRO/OUTRO
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