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7P-Nelson-Body
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TAPE#597-15
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Investigators are searching for answers after discovering a body in a
burning car in Nelson County.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Nelson Co.;
Around 2 o'clock yesterday, state highway workers spotted smoke in this area
of Route 626 near Wingina (win-JY-nuh).
That's where they found a car on fire on a dirt logging road about 50-yards
off the highway.
Sheriff's authorities were called after a body was found in the vehicle.
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SOT 7:32:10
IN Q=At this time
(( RON WOOD/NELSON CO.: AT THIS TIME, WE'RE INVESTIGATING IT.. INVESTIGATING
IT AS.))
SUPER=01- Ron Wood/Nelson Co. Sheriff; :00
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=investigating it as. (mumbled)
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VO-NAT
The body was taken to Richmond for an autopsy.
Investigators plan to return to the scene today.
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7E-Wiley
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#96-110
GRAPHIC=Wiley
The murder trial of (se-PAY-da) Wiley draws closer to a finish as testimony
continues today.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Wiley is charged with killing Jesse Ferguson at the Embassy Inn last July
fourth.
Ferguson was fighting with Wiley's brother Ron, over a woman.
The defense says Ferguson was in a violent rage, and Wiley had to shoot him
in self defense.
But the prosecution says Wiley escalated the confrontation by bringing a
gun.
The case could wrap up today.
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7P-Tinsley
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Meanwhile a Roanoke County man is now in jail. He is accused of fatally
shooting another man over the weekend.
56- year- old Paskel Tinsley Junior was arraigned yesterday on a first-
degree murder charge.
Authorities say he was having a dispute with 37- year- old Rick (KA-nobel)
Knobel when Tinsley allegedly shot him.
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7p-Wythe-Schools
ANCHOR=Melanie
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WRITER=spr
TAPE#597-13
GRAPHIC=race relations
Recent racial problems connected with the Wythe County school system have
put new emphasis on the county's task force.
Superintendent Jim Vaught says it was formed a few years ago to promote
multi-cultural differences.
One of its first courses of action was to require that Wythe County eighth
graders take an ethnic diversity class.
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SOT 11:09:58
IN Q=This has
((JIM VAUGHT/WYTHE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT: THIS HAS BEEN IN PLACE AND I
THINK AS WE GO ON AND GO FORWARD, I THINK IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE IN
PROMOTING WORKING TOGETHER TO MAINTAIN THE KIND OF CLIMATE THAT WE WANT IN OUR
SCHOOLS. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Vaught/Wythe Co. Schools Superintendent;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=our schools
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wythe Co./Last Week;
Last week a hate message aimed against blacks was spray painted on the road
leading up to George Wythe High School.
Before that, several students were suspended for knotting their jacket
drawstrings to resemble nooses.
One day later, the same incident happened at Scott Memorial Elementary
School.
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7P-Va-Economy
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=abr
TAPE#597-05
GRAPHIC=virginia economy
A new University of Virgini study shows the state moving away from the
traditional industries.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Charlottesville;
More modern types of industry are replacing tobacco, coal and textiles as
mainstays in the Commonwealth's economy.
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SOT 96-104 57:55
IN Q=Certainly in the
((JOHN KNAPP/UVA BUSINESS AND ECON RESEARCHER: CERTAINLY IN THE SERVICES
SECTOR WE'VE HAD A LOT OF GROWTH. FINANCE, INSURANCE, THAT AREA HAS GROWN, AND
HEALTH SERVICES. ))
SUPER=01-John Knapp/UVa Business and Econ. Researcher; :02
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=and health services
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VO-NAT
In fact they now account for four percent more earnings than traditional
industries.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
As new industry grew, older businesses reduced in size.
The reduced workforce is NOT blamed on business leaving the Commonwealth,
but automation.
The extra workers were forced to find other employment.
7weather
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Time now to check the Tuesday forecast--
Mostly sunny today and seasonable with highs warming to near 50.
Clouds will build up tonight.
Expect a low in the mid to upper 20s.
Meanwhile, mostly cloudy with the chance of some showers tomorrow.
Highs will be in the mid 50s.
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7BIRTHDAYS! 2/26
SUPER=130-/Ruth Harlow/Lexington;
SUPER=130-//Jessica Kruth;
SUPER=130-9/Casey Birdsall/Chatham;
((K-Cee))
SUPER=130-3/Kelsey Jarna Miller/Java;
SUPER=130-47/Doff Harvey/Princeton;
SUPER=130-50/Sandra Jonas/Abingdon;
SUPER=130-11/Sterling Broyles/Troutville
No Pictures:
SUPER=130-49th/Charlie & Lessie Hall/Bassett;
((49th anniversary))
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55E-Nelson-Body
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#97-12
GRAPHIC=NONE
A body found in a burning car in Nelson County has been sent to Richmond
for an autopsy.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Nelson Co.
Yesterday, deputies were called to this area off Route 6-26 near
(win-JY-nuh) Wingina- after a road crew spotted smoke in the woods.
They found a car parked fifty yards off the highway on a logging road.
It was engulfed in flames- and deputies discovered a body in the driver's
seat.
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SOT 7:30:23
IN Q=It does appear
((Reporter: It does appear to be a suspicious fire? SHERIFF RON WOOD/NELSON
CO.: IT'S A SUSPICIOUS FIRE... ..TERRAIN IT WAS IN.))
SUPER=01-Ron Wood/Nelson Co. Sheriff; :00
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=terrain it was in.
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VO-NAT
Sheriff Wood says a five-gallon gas can was also found inside the car.
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55E-Tech-Visitors
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tal
TAPE#97-1
GRAPHIC=Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has spelled out steps to deal with athletes who get into
trouble with the law.
Athletes charged with a felony will face immediate suspension from a team.
And From now on, the Tech athletic director instead of coaches will
discipline players accused of MISDEAMONOR crimes.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
The sanctions are part of a three-pronged plan aimed at ending an
embarrassing string of arrests.
Athletic Director Dave Braine told the Board of Visitors, athletes must
remember taking part in inter-collegiate sports is a PRIVILEGE.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:44:15
IN Q=
((DAVE BRAINE/VA TECH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: WE WILL BE HARD LINE AND BASICALLY, I
NEVER WANT TO HAVE TO BE UP HERE BEFORE YOU ALL AGAIN TO TALK ABOUT THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Dave Braine/Va. Tech Athletic Director;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=talk about this.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The plan also calls for better background checks in recruiting.
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55E-Manpower
ANCHOR=Melanie
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WRITER=lbe
TAPE#597-10
GRAPHIC=NONE
Some encouraging news on the local job front.
The spring survey by Manpower Incorporated indicates more employers will be
hiring than firing.
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VO-NAT
In Roanoke 23-percent of the companies polled expect to hire, compared to 10
percent cutting back.
Job opportunities will be greatest in trade, education, and services.
Meanwhile, 36-percent of the companies polled in Lynchburg say they'll add
help, with 10-percent trimming their payrolls.
Hiring prospects in the Hill City look best in manufacturing, trade, and
services.
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Turning your focus to weather--
Today's outlook is mostly sunny with near- normal highs around 50.
By tonight, expect an increase in clouds, with lows in the mid to upper
20s.
The clouds will linger into tomorrow, with a chance of a shower.
Highs will be in the mid 50s.
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8P-Nelson-Body
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TAPE#597-15
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Nelson county authorities are looking into the mystery surrounding a body
found yesterday in a burning car. (----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Nelson Co.;
Around 2 o'clock yesterday, state highway workers spotted smoke in this area
of Route 626 near Wingina (win-JY-nuh).
That's where they found a car on fire on a dirt logging road about 50-yards
off the highway.
Sheriff's authorities were called after a body was found in the vehicle.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 7:32:10
IN Q=At this time
((SHERIFF RON WOOD/NELSON CO.: AT THIS TIME, WE'RE INVESTIGATING IT..
INVESTIGATING IT AS.))
SUPER=01-Sheriff Ron Wood/Nelson Co.; :00
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=investigating it as. (mumbled)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The body was taken to Richmond for an autopsy.
Investigators plan to return to the scene today.
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8E-Wiley
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=eea
TAPE#96-110
GRAPHIC=Wiley
Self- defense, or murder--
The trial continues today for (se-PAY-da) Cepada Wiley.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Wiley is charged with killing Jesse Ferguson at the Embassy Inn last July
fourth.
Ferguson was fighting with Wiley's brother Ron, over a woman.
The defense says Ferguson was in a violent rage, and Wiley had to shoot him
in self defense.
But the prosecution says Wiley escalated the confrontation by bringing a
gun.
The case could wrap up today.
(----------------)
8P-Tinsley
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#597-02
wipe wipe wipe
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
A man accused of fatally shooting his acquaintance over the weekend will
remain in jail for now.
56- year- old Paskel Tinsley Junior was arraigned yesterday on a first-
degree murder charge.
Authorities say Tinsely allegedly shot 37- year- old Rick (KA-nobel) Knobel
during an argument.
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8E-Tech-Visitors
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tal
TAPE#97-1
GRAPHIC=Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's athletic director is cracking down on athletes who break
the law.
From now on, Virginia Tech athletes charged with a felony will face
immediate suspension.
Tech's athletic director, instead of coaches, will discipline players
accused of MISDEAMONOR crimes.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
The sanctions are part of a three-pronged plan aimed at ending an
embarrassing string of arrests.
Athletic Director Dave Braine told the Board of Visitors, athletes must
remember taking part in inter-collegiate sports is a PRIVILEGE.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:44:15
IN Q=
((DAVE BRAINE/VA TECH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: WE WILL BE HARD LINE AND BASICALLY, I
NEVER WANT TO HAVE TO BE UP HERE BEFORE YOU ALL AGAIN TO TALK ABOUT THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Dave Braine/Va. Tech Athletic Director;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=talk about this.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The plan also calls for better background checks in recruiting.
And it provides for mentors and advisors, as well as educational programs to
encourage appropriate behavior.
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8S-Wythe-Schools
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=spr
TAPE#97-2
GRAPHIC=Race Relations
Continued allegations of racism are causing concerns for Wythe county
school officials.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wythe Co./Thursday;
Thursday, a hate message aimed at blacks was spray painted on the road
leading up to George Wythe High School. Before that... some white students
were suspended for knotting their jacket drawstrings to resemble nooses.
That behavior was repeated one day later by a white student at Scott
Memorial Elementary school... which also resulted in a suspension.
SUPER=04-Yesterday;
Superintendent Jim Vaught does NOT believe he has a LARGE problem on his
hands... but says he still has BIG concerns.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:11:19
IN Q=No matter
((JIM VAUGHT/WYTHE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT: NO MATTER HOW SMALL, THIS IS
A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE. PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE BECAUSE IT'S WITH HOW
PEOPLE FEEL AND BEING WITHIN THAT CLASSROOM. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Vaught/Wythe Co. Schools Superintendent;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=that classroom
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=None
Vaught says no student should feel unwelcome or intimidated by the
environment inside a school.
8weather
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Let's check out today's forecast--
Plenty of sunshine and near- average temperatures.
Expect highs near 50.
Tonight, clouds will re- build, as lows drop into the mid to upper 20s.
And mostly cloudy tomorrow, with mild temperatures in the mid 50s.
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