12:00-01
Bramblett
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=bramblett
The medical examiner took the stand today in the capital murder trial of
Earl Bramblett.
Double Boxes=Melanie and Keith/Microwave
Keith Humphry has been in the court room.
Keith, I understand the medical examiner testified Blaine Hodges had been
dead for several hours before his wife and two daughters died.
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E-Wilder
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=Wilder
Polls have yet to show a leader in the Governor's race and former Governor
Doug Wilder says he doesn't want to choose one either.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Week;
On his weekly statewide radio show last night, Wilder put an end to
speculation.
Neither Jim Gilmore nor Don Beyer will get his backing.
He says he wishes both candidates well, but wants to leave the decision up
to the voters.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
Wilder says voters should look at the candidate's records and decide if they
can keep the promises they've made.
Cook-Funeral
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=THa
TAPE#net (edit of 97-71)
GRAPHIC=NONE
The investigation into what caused the death of a high school athlete
continues.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dublin;
Yesterday those who knew 16 year old Lee Cook said their goodbyes.
The Pulaski County football player died during a routine play in Friday
night's game against William Fleming.
Former Pulaski County football player Shayne Graham says Cook always had a
positive attitude.
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SOT
IN Q=I knew
((SHAYNE GRAHAM/PULASKI CO. GRADUATE:I KNEW HIM AS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL, HE
WAS A FRESHMAN, I KNEW HIM THROUGH FOOTBALL, HE SANG IN YOUTH GOSPEL CHOIR, AND
I KNOW EVERYBODY, ALWAYS SAW HIM WITH A SMILE.))
SUPER=01-Shayne Graham/Pulaski Co. Graduate;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=with a smile.
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VO-NAT
William Fleming coach, George Miller, says tragedies like this are hard on
everyone.
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3:06:12
SOT
IN Q=One can
((GEORGE MILLER/WILLIAM FLEMING FOOTBALL COACH:THIS IS REAL TRAGIC AND RIGHT
NOW, THE FAMILY, THE TEAM, THE SCHOOL, THE COMMUNITY, HAVE OUR PRAYERS AND OUR
CONDOLENCES. ))
SUPER=01-George Miller/William Fleming Football Coach;
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=condolences.
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VO-NAT
The medical examiner says the results of additional tests should be complete
in a matter of days or weeks.
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microsoft
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Internet
The U.S. Justice Department is coming down hard on Microsoft.
And as Dave Fehling reports the penalties could be costly.
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SOT
IN Q=
7:15:38
SUPER=03-Redmond, WA; :00
SUPER=03-Washington, DC; :07
SUPER=01-Janet Reno/US Attorney General; :20
SUPER=01-Joel Klein/Assistant Attorney General; :50
SUPER=01-Christine Varney/Former FTC Commissioner; :57
SUPER=01-Kimberly Ellwanger/Microsoft Spokesperson; :1:13
SUPER=01-Dave Fehling/Reporting; :1:31
RUNS=1:47
OUT Q=Dave Fehling, CBS News, Houston
((The Justice Department WANTS A FEDERAL COURT TO ORDER computer software giant
Microsoft TO PAY A MILLION DOLLARS A DAY IN FINES.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS MICROSOFT IS VIOLATING AN ANTI-TRUST
AGREEMENT BY requiring personal computer manufacturers to license and
distribute MICROSOFT Internet browser.
Janet Reno, Attorney General:
Microsoft is unlawfully taking advantage of its Windows monopoly to protect and
extend that monopoly and undermine consumer choice. The U.S. Justice
Department will not accept it.
The government objects to Microsoft's requirement that computer
manufacturers who want to license Windows 95 operating system also license its
internet
browser, known as Internet Explorer. Most personal computer makers install
Windows 95 at the factory.
Joel Klein, Asst. Atty General
This kind of product forcing is an abuse of monopoly power and we seek to put
an end to it.
Christine Varney, Former FTC Commissioner: action puts the decision about
which internet browser to use back into the hands of the consumer.
MICROSOFT DENIES THE CHARGE.
KIMBERLY ELLWANGER/MICROSOFT SPOKESPERSON
But this may be only the beginning of Microsoft's LEGAL TROUBLES. The Justice
department is still investigating other company practices.
Wall Street reacted swiftly. Microsoft stock initially fell, but ended the
day with a modest gain of a quarter point, while shares of Netscape,
Microsoft's chief rival in the browser market, surged for a gain of more than
4 points.
Dave Fehling, CBS News, Houston.))
E-Psychic-Phones
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=afr
TAPE#97-69
GRAPHIC=NONE
Getting the advice of a psychic may cost you more than you bargained for.
Andrew Freiden has the story.
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SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=01-Mike Rieley/Bell Atlantic Area Manager; :01
SUPER=01-Fran Stephanz/Better Business Bureau; 1:10
SUPER=@andrew1; 1:24
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=AF. N7.
(((/////SOT/////)
SOT 8:35:31
IN Q=
((THE ADVICE IS TO BE A CAREFUL SHOPPER IN THE SAME WAY YOU'D BUY A CAR, OR A
SUIT OF CLOTHES, OR GROCERIES FROM THE STORE, COMPARISON SHOP. BE CAREFUL OF
DISHONEST DEALS, THERE'S NO FREE LUNCH. ))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=
Bell Atlantic manager Mike Rieley says psychic lines cause his customer
service reps huge headaches.
That's because bell atlantic serves as a billing agent for any toll service,
and the charges for psychic lines show up on your Bell Atlantic bill
There are three ways you can be stung by a "free" 800 psychic number.
First,
Your call may be transferred to a 900 line without your knowledge.
prepro
Secondly, you may be signed up for a calling card that you never authorized--
phone stmt
that's happening to a lot of people, and they're being charged 10.25 a month
for the service-- EVEN If they never talk to a psychic.
video
Psychic Talk USA does it a different way. If you call their 800 number, the
representative gives you a 900 line to call for 12 free minutes.
What they don't tell you is that you get your 12 minutes on FOUR separate
calls. that's just three free minutes per call.
So if you call once, and hang on the line for 12 minutes. You'll get
charged for 9 minutes, at more than 2 dollars a minute.
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SOT 7:41:10
IN Q=
((ISN'T THAT TERRIBLE! AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE FCC IS. WE USE THEM SO OFTEN,
BUT THEY'RE NOT THE FASTEST AGENCY IN THE UNITED STATES. ))
RUNS=:13
AF, N7))
PATIENT-MURDERS
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=murder investigation
It's being called the biggest euthanasia case ever in Denmark.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Copenhagen;
A 32- year- old nurse was charged today with killing 22 patients at a
nursing home.
It's not clear whether any of the victims wanted to die, but the
suspect is also accused of stealing more than 100- thousand dollars
from her alleged victims.
Police say she used a morphine- based drug.
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HS-SHOOTING
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=WIPE WIPE WIPE
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
In Mississippi, a 16- year- old boy is expected to be arraigned today on
charges he murdered his mother and two schoolmates.
Luke Woodham was indicted yesterday.
Six teens are charged with murder conspiracy.
Prosecutors say they were part of a satanic group.
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Roanoke-Fire
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=tfl
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=fire investigation
A preliminary investigation of a fatal fire last Friday in Northeast Roanoke
is leading detectives to suspect arson.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Friday;
Assistant Fire Marshall Jerry Percell says the blaze started in the living
room.
An affidavit of the fire report reveals burned holes were found on the floor
which could be from a chemical accelerant used to set the fire.
Firefighters found 48- year- old James Cline dead on the floor of a bedroom.
David Griffin was also in the house when the fire broke out, but managed to
escape.
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E-Hager
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-65
GRAPHIC=Hager
***ANCHOR TAG****
Republican John Hager has spent his life in public service, but he's never
held publicly elected office.
He wants that to change as he makes his bid for Lieutenant Governor.
Ellen Qualls has a candidate profile.
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SOT
IN Q=John Hager's
SUPER=03-Norfolk/June 11; :00
SUPER=10-Coleman Andrews/(R) Candidate for Lt. Gov./April 29; :22
SUPER=@Ellen2; :42
SUPER=@Hager; :51
RUNS=1:44
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
(( John Hager's grown used to -- but NOT weary of maneuvering around
obstacles in his life.
A polio vaccination of his infant son in 1973 somehow infected him, putting
him on crutches and eventually in a wheelchair fulltime.
Hager took up marathons -- and what's believed to be the first-ever
statewide campaign in a wheelchair in Virginia.
A millionaire in his own party had locked up much of the early support in
this race -- but that obstacle removed itself without further explanation than
this.
sot ANDREWS DROPS OUT 04:00:25
((COLEMAN ANDREWS: I HAVE TO SUBORDINATE EVERYTHING ELSE TO BEING A DAD.))
runs=:04
But Hager's life wasn't always filled with obstacles.
He has a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue and an MBA from Harvard.
His entire paid career was spent as an executive with American Tobacco
Company.
But what are Hager's politics?
He ranges between two camps in the GOP.
sot 09:19:38
((WE SAY A CATALYST NOT A CRUTCH. A PEOPLE ORIENTATION AND NOT A GOVERNMENT
ORIENTATION. IT'S JUST THE MORE I TALK ABOUT IT -- I DON'T HAVE TO PRACTICE TO
GIVE A SPEECH ANYMORE.))
runs=:13
sot 09:18:14
((I AM PRO-LIFE WITH THE THREE EXCEPTIONS: RAPE, INCEST, AND LIFE OF THE
MOTHER.))
runs=:05
And on public education...
sot 09:17:55
((AND IF WE TRY VOUCHERS SOMEWHERE LET'S SEE HOW THEY WORK. WHAT'S WRONG WITH
THAT? TRY 'EM IN THE INNER CITY AND GIVE 'EM A CHANCE.06IT DOESN'T MEAN
WE'RE GONNA MAKE VAST CHANGES TO THE SYSTEM.))
runs=:11
But it's been his running mate's mantra that lights the fire in Hager too.
sot 09:09:58
((PEOPLE COME UP TO ME AND SAY "I SAW YOU TELEVISION." AND I SAY "YES AND
WE'VE GOT TO CUT THOSE PROPERTY TAXES." AND THEY SAY "RIGHT ON MAN, YOU'VE GOT
MY VOTE."))
runs=:09
It's the tie-breaking vote in Virginia's evenly split state Senate that
Hager wants most.
A part-time job that could tip the balance of power in Virginia.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.))
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Democrat L.F. Payne actually gave up a seat in Congress for this quest.
We'll have his story tonight on News 7 at six and eleven.
Ward-System
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#net (edit of 97-61)
GRAPHIC=Roanoke Seal
Roanoke does NOT need to change the way voters elect city council members.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
That's the word from four Roanoke mayors.
Wick Anderson, Robert Woody, and Noel Taylor joined David Bowers.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 01:54:43
IN Q=The current system
((DAVID BOWERS/ROANOKE MAYOR: THE CURRENT SYSTEM IS JUST RIGHT FOR ROANOKE AND
IT WOULD BE MY HOPE THAT THE CITIZENS OF ROANOKE WOULD KEEP IT JUST THE WAY IT
IS.))
SUPER=@Bowers;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=just the way it is.
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VO-NAT
They say the city doesn't need a modified ward system, that would elect all
but the mayor and vice mayor from individual districts.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 01:59:16
IN Q=Neither method
((WICK ANDERSON/FORMER MAYOR: NEITHER METHOD IS ALL GOOD OR ALL BAD. ON BALANCE
HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CITY
AT LARGE IS THE BETTER CHOICE.))
SUPER=01-Wick Anderson/Former Mayor;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=is the better choice.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
Supporters of the ward system say it would help bring equal representation
to all sections of the city.
Voters will consider the issue in a November referendum.
DNA-TRANSFER
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=medical news
Scientists in New York say they are on the verge of taking in- vitro
fertilization to another level, transforming a donor egg into one that's
genetically identical to the
infertile mother.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
4:26:32
The researchers used micro manipulation to first remove the genetic material
from the donor egg then transfer the mother's own D-N-A into that egg and fuse
them together with an electrical charge.
The egg is later fertilized and implanted in the woman.
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Electric-Cars
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE
The government today is unveiling what could be a breakthrough for electric
cars.
Researchers have developed a
gasoline powered fuel cell that could lead to more fuel- efficient and
pollution- free electric models that don't need bulky batteries.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Tokyo, Japan;
Meantime, in Japan today some 330 car manufacturers from around the globe
unveiled close to 800 vehicles at the Tokyo Motor show.
The emphasis this year is preserving the environment.
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WEATHER
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SUPER=301-57/57/Variable 5mph/30.08f/85/1947/23/1952;
Forecasts
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SUPER=330-Maybe Showers/Partly Cloudy/38-42/Partly Sunny/Breezy & Cool/50-54;
SUPER=331-Maybe Showers/Partly Cloudy/40-44/Partly Sunny/Breezy & Cool/52-56;
SUPER=332-Cloudy/Maybe a Shower/36-40/Partly Cloudy/& Chilly/46-50;
SUPER=333-Variable Clouds/& Chilly/33-36/Partly Sunny/Breezy & Cool/44-48;
SUPER=334-Cloudy/Flurries Possible/31-35/Cloudy & Cold/Showers Possible/40-45;
SUPER=X5001;
Spencer's
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=sgo
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=Business News
A company that makes children's clothing is shutting down its two plants in
Virginia.
Spencer's employs 200 people in Stuart and Hillsville.
The company is offering all of those workers transfers to its main facility
in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Spencer's says it will move 50 workers a week to Mount Airy starting next
week.
Anybody who doesn't want to move can stay on the job in Virginia until
November 26th, when the plants shut down for good.
VHSL
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-15
GRAPHIC=VHSL LOGO
The brand new Associated Press Top 10 high school football polls are out and
unfortunately a couple of teams from the Friday Football Extra coverage area
dropped out of the rankings this week.
Mike Stevens gives us a look.
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SOT
IN Q=FIRST AUDIO
RUNS=:40
OUT Q=MS, N7 sports.
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(( The triple-a ranks ar once again manned solely by the Fleming Colonels, who
after beating Pulaski County remain unbeaten and again ranked second in the
state.
The Cougars and Patrick Henry both drop out this week.
William Byrd finally gets some respect statewide this week as the Terriers
vault into the Group Two-a poll in the 7 spot.
Carroll County, Heritage, Jefferson Forest, which moves up three spots from
last week, and Brookville which drops five spots to tenth give the area good
double-a representation.
Radford, which got a big game from Mike Dunbar last Friday moves up two
spots to eighth.
The Bobcats have a huge Three Rivers game at Glenvar this Friday night.))
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WVU
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=BIG EAST
Don't forget to mark your calendars for this Saturday afternoon at 3:30
(XXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
TAKE FULLSCREEN-PINNACLE 18129
as West Virginia hosts Virginia Tech in the battle for Big East supremacy.
The only place you can catch the game LIVE this Saturday is right here on
Your Hometown Station.
Tech comes in ranks 19th in the national while the Mountaineers are 21st.
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NHL
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#ICE-98
GRAPHIC=HURRICANES
The Carolina Hurricanes have yet to win a game on the road this season.
Last night they hoped to do something about that at the Garden against the
Rangers.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-New York, NY/MSG-NHL; :00
The Canes took a one to nothing lead, but the Rangers won this game with
their power play efficiency.
Brian Leetch and Kevin Stevens each tallied goals while skating at a man
advantage.
SUPER=31-Carolina/2/N.Y. Rangers/4;
The Rangers snap a three game losing string with the 4-to-2 win last night.
Canes are now 0-and-6 on the road.
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Series
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-14
GRAPHIC=WORLD SERIES
The World series teams used yesterday as traveling day and a chance to get
acclimated to Jacob's field and much cooler temperatures.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Cleveland, OH; :00
Both the Marlins and Indians donned long sleeve shirts and jackets yesterday
as they went through batting and fielding practice.
Temperature for game three tonight could dip into the 30's and their is a
chance of snow.
There is also a chance of snow tomorrow.
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Singing-Senators
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE
They're making music on Capitol Hill, literally.
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VO-NAT
03:11:30
SUPER=03-South Burlington, VT;
Four U-S Senators including Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott have formed a
singing group.
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SOT 3:12:18
IN Q=It's an image
SUPER=01-Sen. Trent Lott/(R) Mississippi
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=work on
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Branson, MO;
The group practices for an hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 03:12:42
IN Q=we're continuing to
((WE'RE CONTINUING TO TRY TO ...THIS OLD HOUSE...(SINGING)))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=no longer
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
There's no word as to whether John Warner or Chuck Robb ever auditioned for
the group.
by SS