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SUPER=70-Connie Stevens;
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SUPER=70-Steve Mason;
ANCHOR=Connie
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(( TONIGHT ON NEWS-7 PRIMETIME...
THE OUSTED JUROR IN THE SIMPSON TRIAL SPEAKS HER MIND--
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING SAYS THE GOVERNMENT HAS GOTTEN LAX IN THE
FIGHT TO CURB DRINKING AND DRIVING-- TODAY A SOBRIETY CHECK-POINT WAS SET UP IN
BOETOURT COUNTY.
))
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top-story
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#top
GRAPHIC=none
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TOP STORY GRAPHIC 11004
It's Tuesday, November 26th- Our Top Story
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VO-NAT
Another strike for convicted killer Jens Soering-- who maintains he did NOT
murder Derrick and Nancy Haysom.
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P-Soering
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#596-35
SS=n7pt
Good Evening--
This is news-7 Primetime on WEFC, I'm Connie Stevens.
GRAPHIC=SOERING
The state lab says there's no sign of blood on the knife Soering's lawyer
thought might exonerate him.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford/1990
Soering is due back in court in Bedford next month for a hearing on whether
he deserves a new trial.
His lawyer will argue that a couple of hitchhikers who killed a Roanoke man
around the same time could have murdered Derek and Nancy Haysom, rather than
the German honors student from U-V-a.
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD Soering
An appeals court sent the case back to the trial judge to decide whether to
try it again.
P-Obremski
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-82 net-k
GRAPHIC= Obremski
Michael Obremski was an honors student, an Eagle Scout and went to college
on a U-S Navy scholarship.
But now he faces 62 years in prison for making obscene phone calls to young
girls.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/May 10;
The 39-year old cook says he was just talking to them, when he made the
calls from the pay phone outside his motel room.
A police detective let us hear an example of Obremski's calls.
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IN Q=Hello
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=so good.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
The prosecutor says that was nothing compared to the graphic language
Obremski used in the hundreds of calls describing how he planned to defile his
victims.
Today in Roanoke, Obremski got an additional 31-years added on to his
sentence-- that's on top of the 31 and a half years to serve in Botetourt and
Roanoke Counties.
open
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P-Hijacking
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-b
GRAPHIC=hijacking
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Comoros Islands/Saturday;
Home video released today shows the fatal crash of an Ethiopian airliner
over the weekend.
These pictures were taken by someone on the beach.
The jetliner plunged into the water--breaking into pieces, after it ran out
of fuel off the Comoros Islands.
Hijackers demanded they be taken to Australia but refused to let the pilots
stop to refuel.
127 people died in the crash- 52 survived- some swimming to shore.
It's believed all three hijackers were killed in the crash.
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P-Simpson
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#net-a
GRAPHIC=simpson
The O.J. Simpson Civil trial has recessed until next week-- after the
defense lawyer made a tactical decision not to cross-examine his client.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Santa Monica, CA; :
Attorney Robert Baker instead will wait to put Simpson on the stand when
the defense presents its case next month.
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SOT 18:03:46
IN Q=Baker's decision
((LAURIE LEVENSON/CBS LEGAL ANALYST: BAKER'S DECISION MAKES A LOT OF SENSE
RIGHT NOW O.J.'S OUT THERE ON HIS OWN, AND HE'S DEFENSIVE. BUT IF YOU WAIT
UNTIL THE DEFENSE CASE HE'LL BE SURROUNDED BY HIS OWN WITNESSES AND HIS
EXPERTS WILL BE ABLE TO GET UP THERE AND EXPLAIN AWAY SOME OF THE PLAINTIFFS
EVIDENCE AND BY THAT TIME YOU'LL SEE THE NEW, RENEWED O.J. SIMPSON. ))
SUPER=01-Laurie Levenson/CBS Legal Analyst; :
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OUT Q=renewed O.J. Simpson
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VO-NAT
Also, today, the judge dismissed a female juror for "improper contact" with
participants in the case.
Ann-Marie Jamison, an aspiring actress says all she did was tell a law
clerk he had a nice tie.
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SOT 18:04:24
IN Q=I was shocked
((ANN-MARIE JAMISON/FORMER JUROR: I WAS SHOCKED, I WAS UPSET, I FELT THAT I DID
A GOOD JOB AS A JUROR. I TOOK COPIOUS NOTES, I PAID ATTENTION, I DID NOT TALK
ABOUT THE TRIAL TO THE OTHER JURORS, TO ANYONE, I AVOIDED THE NEWS-- NO
OFFENSE, LIKE THE PLAGUE I REALLY TRIED TO BE A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL JUROR AND I
HAD THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE. I WAS FRONT ROW CENTER, AND NOW I DON'T GET TO
FIND OUT. ))
SUPER=01-Ann-Marie Jamison/Former Juror; :00
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OUT Q=to find out.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
When court resumes next week, the plaintiffs will likely call Simpson's
ex-girlfriend Paula Barbieri-- as well a marriage counselor the Simpsons met
with.
P-Checkpoint
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=spr
TAPE#596-37
GRAPHIC=drunk driving
The Federal government is barely making the grade in the fight against drunk
driving.
That word tonight from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
The group says for the first time in 10 years-- the number of fatalities
caused by drunk driving accidents has increased in the U- S.
The group gives the government a "C" for its efforts in 1996-- compared to a
"B Minus" a couple of years ago.
In Botetourt County today, State police tried to help in the fight, by
setting up a sobriety checkpoint.
Scott Prince has the story.
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SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.; :00
SUPER=01-First Sgt. Joe Peters/Va. State Police; :22
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OUT Q=PRINCE, boTETOURT co.
ANCHOR=connie
SS=HOLD
Even though MADD gave the nation a "C" grade... Virginia faired much better.
Because of those sobriety checkpoints coupled with strong legislation... the
Commonwealth received a "B".
tease#1
music under
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
A new judge is about to be named to the Circuit bench in Roanoke County.
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VO-NAT
And the Hokies are being gracious hosts to the Virginia Cavaliers-- or are
they?
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WEFC!!!
go to break
P-kids-tobacco
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=equ
TAPE#596-32
GRAPHIC=tobacco
In the battle to show how much pro-tobacco states like Virginia don't want
kids to smoke -- state officials have okayed a new weapon.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape;
Attorney general Jim Gilmore has given the green light to law enforcement
officials who want to use children in cigarette buying "sting" operations.
SUPER=03-Richmond;
Loudoun Republican Bill Mims requested the opinion.
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(( ))
SUPER=01-Del. Bill Mims/(R) Leesburg;
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OUT Q=as well.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=Virginia
Mims says teen buyers are already being used in underage alcohol sales
enforcement--
Gilmore's ruling comes as he's forced Virginia into the legal fight against
a federal ban on youth smoking.
The Virginia Department of health just released data from an undercover
survey.
Children taking part in the survey were able to illegally buy tobacco
products 37-percent of the time.
P-election
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=goode
The special election to fill Virgil Goode's state senate seat will be held
December 17th.
Today Governor Allen confirmed the date.
SS=reynolds
Democratic Delegate Roscoe Reynolds of Martinsville is running
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against Republican Delegate Allen Dudley of Rocky Mount.
If Dudley wins, the G-O-P would gain a majority in the 40-member
Senate.
SS=goode
Goode, a Democrat from Rocky Mount, was elected to the fifth District
congressional seat in November.
P-Bar-Association
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-90
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales
Salem and Roanoke County attorneys issued their endorsement today for their
pick for the next Circuit Judge in the Valley.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;
On the fourth ballot this afternoon, members of the COUNTY bar association
picked a man who practices law throughout the area, but maintains his office in
the CITY.
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IN Q=Well I've been
((WELL, I'VE BEEN PRACTICING LAW FOR 20 YEARS. I'VE BEEN A SUBSTITUTE JUDGE FOR
10 YEAR. I JUST FELT THAT I'D LIKE TO ASSUME MORE RESPONSIBILITY.))
SUPER=01-Jonathan Apgar/Candidate for Judicial Appointment
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OUT Q=more responsibility
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VO-NAT
The endorsement would almost ensure Apgar the job, IF he gets the nod from
the CITY bar association when it meets Monday.
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=Legal Scales
If they chose a DIFFERENT candidate for the bench, the Governor could
appoint someone else entirely.
The vacancy was created by the retirement of Circuit Judge G-O Clemens.
P-Kilgore
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10p
WRITER=equ
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=Jerry Kilgore
Virginia Public Safety Secretary Jerry Kilgore is stepping down.
Kilgore is expected to announce a bid for Attorney General.
Now, four Republicans are interested in running for Attorney General in
1997.
Kilgore has overseen law enforcement, prisons and natural disasters for
Governor George Allen since 1993.
He's from Scott County.
tease#2
music under
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
Tonight on PRimetime Sports-- Steve Mason takes us to Maui for some hoops
highlights.
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VO-NAT
Plus...the low-down on toys this year, consumer groups are worried a good
many aren't only violent-- they may be dangerous to your child's health.
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WEFC!!!
go to break
P-Tech-Billboard
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=tal
TAPE#596-41
GRAPHIC=Virginia Tech
A billboard on the route 460 bypass in Christiansburg has heated up some
Hokies.
Virginia Tech put up a plaque, just days before the annual gridiron grudge
match with the University of Virginia.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Christiansburg;
The billboard is a salute to higher education in the state.
For the second year in a row, USA-Today has ranked U-V-A the number one
public institution in the nation.
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IN Q=we're recognizing
(( ))
SUPER=01-Larry Hincker/Tech University Relations Dir.;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=saying congratulations.
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VO-NAT
Hincker says Tech is getting calls from Hokies who think Cavaliers must have
erected the billboard just to raise some pre-game ire.
So tomorrow, it will be changed to make it clear it's a sincere salute from
Tech.
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P-Lottery
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=lottery
This time of the year there are a lot of colds going around, but in Salem
it's Lotto Fever that's contagious.
James and Martha Richards of Salem claimed the second half of last
Wednesday's eight- point- seven- million- dollar jackpot.
The Richards purchased the winning ticket at C-J's Market on Chestnut Street
in Salem.
The Richards received the first of 19 payments today for 149- thousand-
dollars, after taxes.
The other half of the prize was won by an Alexandria couple.
Forecasts
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SUPER=330-Windy & Cold/Wind NW-25/28-30/Sunny & Chilly/Wind NW-20/40-42;
SUPER=331-Clearing & Cold/Wind NW-25/26-28/Sunny Skies/Winds Diminish/40-42;
SUPER=332-Snow Flurries/Wind NW-20/22-25/Sunny Skies/Wind NW-15/38-40;
SUPER=333-Wind Chill Advisory/Snow Flurries/20-23/Snow Flurries/Wind
NW-15/28-32;
SUPER=334-Snow Flurries/Wind NW-20/20-23/Clearing & Cold/Wind NW-15/30-34;
SUPER=X5001;
RRE-CST-TOSS
ANCHOR=Connie
Stay tuned-- thre's more News-7 Primetime on WEFC right after this break.
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P-Alzheimer's
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-46
GRAPHIC=alzheimers
Alzheimer's disease patients now have a second drug to turn to--
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File; :
The F-D-A has approved use of the drug Aricept to treat symptoms.
It's said to have fewer side effects than Cognex, already on the market.
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P-Toy-Dangers
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-44
GRAPHIC=toy safety
A consumer group has released a study, "Trouble in Toyland"
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC; :
The U.S. "Public Interest Research Group" is worried about many toys that--
among other things, can CHOKE children under age three.
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SOT 15:23:05
IN Q=Strangulation
((STRANGULATION DEATHS, INJURIES FROM PROJECTILES, INJURIES FROM
LACERATION....THESE ARE ALL DANGEROUS TOYS THAT ARE ON THE MARKET THIS HOLIDAY
SEASON. ))
SUPER=01-Janice Shields/U.S. Public Interest Research Group;
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OUT Q=holiday season.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
There were 21 toy-related deaths in 1995, including eight deaths from
choking on balloons.
More than 150-thousand children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for
toy-related injuries last year.
P-Violent-Toys
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-43
GRAPHIC=HOLD
Meantime, another consumer group wants to help parents select NON-VIOLENT
toys for kids.
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SOT 15:26:58
IN Q=The point is,
((DAPHNE WHITE/THE LION & LAMB PROJECT: THE POINT IS FUN DOES NOT MEAN VIOLENT.
A TOY OR GAME THAT PROMOTES
LIKE A LOT OF THE TOYS WE HAVE HEAR DOES NOT MEAN BORING, VIOLENCE IS NOT THE
ONLY WAY TO GET EXCITEMENT. ))
SUPER=01-Daphne White/The Lion & Lamb Project; :
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OUT Q=to young children.
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VO-NAT
As alternatives, the group endorses toys like "Toobers and Zots" the Hacky
Sack Book and Balzak-- a unique inflatable balloon.
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cool-video
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#cool video
GRAPHIC=News-7 primetime
Tonight, for our video of the day, who can resist an occasional IMPLOSION.
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IN Q=NAT SOUND
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=(implosion)
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VO-NAT
SUPER=75-Las Vegas; :
It took just seconds this morning to bring down a Las Vegas landmark.
The Sands Hotel was demolished-- making way for a new two billion dollar
resort.
The Sands opened in 19-52.
It featured such top entertainers as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy
Davis Junior.
The new six-thousand room resort should be open for business in about two
years.
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SP-Florida
ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB96-2
GRAPHIC=None
Lots of Primetime sports headed your way, including UVa's win over UMass on
the hard wood, but first...the game everyone is talking about!
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Gainesville, FL; :00
The lines are long and one of the hottest items going right now are
tickets to the Florida/Florida State game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Two of the
nations top offenses..but hey, don't forget about Defense.
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IN Q=As far
((STEVE SPURRIER/FLORIDA COACH:))
SUPER=01-Steve Spurrier/Florida Coach; :00
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=...determine the winner+
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SP-Hoops
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=BB97-2
GRAPHIC=UVa
The Virginia mens basketball team...basking in the sun out in Hawaii in
the Maui Invitational. Tonight's opponent; Atlantic 10 champion UMass.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Maui, HI/ESPN; :00
before hoops...got to go to the beach..which way do you go though..
Jeff Jones's team knew exactly where to be on the floor. Senior Jamal
Robinson...is the sole benefactor off the UVa break..he finishes with the slam.
60-40 UVa with 7:20 left in the game.
His back court mate and former Patrick Henry standout Curtis Staples says
hey...I can drive to the iron too!! He scores his 11th point on the night.
SUPER=33-Virginia/75/Massachusetts/68;
Carmelo Travieso tries to bring the Minutemen back, but there were not enough
minutes as Virginia advances to the Maui title game with the 75-68 win. The
Cavs will meet either California or kansas in the championship tomorrow.
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Sp-UVA
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=VF96-2
GRAPHIC=Carquest bowl
Virginia athletic Director Terry Holland is in maui with the basketball team.
But he did take time away from his busy schedule out there to get on a
conference phone call and accept an invitation to the 6th annual Carquest Bowl
December 27th at 7:30.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Fort Lauderdale, FL/1994; :00
Tiki and Ronde Barber, along with the wrest of the Cavaliers are making
their second trip to pro Player Park, which was Joe Robbie back then.
Virginia lost to Boston College on 31-13 on that day back in 1994. The Cavs
will most likely meet the loser of the Miami/Syracuse game this weekend,
but carquest Bowl officials said today, that they are also going to take a good
hard look at West Virginia.
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SP-Tech
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=tf96-2
GRAPHIC=Tech football
While the Cavs accepted a bid to the Carquest today,
Mike Stevens says Virginia Tech is still bowling for dollars.
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IN Q=first audio
SUPER=03-Charlottesville/November 1995; :00
SUPER=01-Dave Braine/Virginia Tech Athletic Director; :12
SUPER=01-Cornelius White/4 TD Catches in 1996; :39
SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Virginia Tech Head Coach; :52
SUPER=@Mike1; 1:00
RUNS=1:15
OUT Q=...news 7 sports"
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SP-Indiana
ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#rs96-1
GRAPHIC=REDSKINS
The Washington Redskins are not only getting notice by the NFL, but the
college ranks as well.
Today, Redskin assistant Cam Cameron was offically named head football coach at
Indiana.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Frostburg, MD/July; 00
The Hoosiers made the official announcement today. Cameron, who is currently
the Skins quarterbacks coach, takes over a program that went 3 and 8 this past
season. Cameron will finish out the season with washington
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preview-boards
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#bds
GRAPHIC=none
Here's what you'll see tonight on NEWS-7 at 11.
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SUPER=x5024;
SUPER=76-Regional Jail
Three communities in the Alleghany Highlands took the first step toward a
regional jail tonight.
SUPER=77-Another Look;
Plus Beth Myer continues her series on cosmetic surgery-- called "Another
Look"--
SUPER=78-Eye-Lifts;
tonight she focuses on reducing wrinkles around the eyes.
SUPER=x5025
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
on WDBJ-7. Thanks for watching NEWS-7 Primetime, goodnight.
These are just some of the stories you'll see in 30-minutes on NEWS-7 at 11
by SS