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7L'burg-Death
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TAPE#97-
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Lynchburg officials are investigating the death of an elderly man found in
his apartment last night as a homicide.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
The man's body was found in his home at the Walden Pond apartment complex
around 9:30 p-m.
He'd been reported missing earlier in the day.
Police are NOT releasing the victim's name, nor will they speculate as to
how he died.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today.
They ARE looking for the man's car.. (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
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a 19-93 red Lexus Coupe, Virginia license L-Z-Z- 9-2-3.
Anyone with information should call the Lynchburg police.
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7E-Mitchell
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
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TAPE#97-74
GRAPHIC=Billy Mitchell
A former Carroll County administrator was sentenced for embezzling
approximately 400- thousand dollars of county funds.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Abingdon;
Yesterday a federal judge ordered a five year prison term for Billy
Mitchell.
He was also ordered to make restitution for the 19-95 incident.
Prior to sentencing-- Mitchell took full responsibility for his actions.
However, he did NOT ask for forgiveness-- rather a lenient sentence in hopes
he could return to work and pay off his debt.
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SOT
IN Q=You know
((RICH LLORET/ASSISTANT U-S ATTORNEY:YOU KNOW PEOPLE SAY A LOT OF THINGS TO THE
JUDGE WHEN THEY'RE FACING SENTENCE AND I'M GLAD THAT MR. MITCHELL APOLOGIZED, I
THINK THAT WAS APPROPRIATE TO DO. ))
SUPER=01-Rich Lloret/Assistant U.S. Attorney; :00
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Billy Mitchell
Mitchell was allowed to remain on bond-- because he still faces sentencing
on state charges next month in Carroll County.
7E-Presley
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TAPE#97-70
GRAPHIC=John Presley
William Delamater testified before an Administrative Law Judge yesterday, in
the first round of appeals of John Presley's dismissal from the Salem V-A
Medical Center.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke
Delamater, who came forward to speak out and turn in the former hospital
director, says Presley "boxed him in a corner and gave him no options."
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IN Q=At the time
((BILL DELAMATER/FORMER ASSOC. DIR., SALEM V.A. MED CTR: AT THE TIME I FELT IN
A VERY AWKWARD POSITION WITH PEOPLE TELLING ME THINGS BUT YET NOBODY WANTING TO
GO PUBLIC OR PRESS FORMAL CHARGES. YES, I FELT LIKE I WAS IN A QUANDARY,
BETWEEN THE OLD ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, AS THEY SAY.))
SUPER=01-Bill Delamater/Former Assoc. Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=as they say.
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VO-NAT
Presley claims Delamater solicited women at the Salem V-A to make up
allegations of sexual harassment.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=John Presley
Those allegations include making inappropriate remarks and unwelcome
advances as well as grabbing, kissing and fondling women in the storeroom.
Presley allegedly tried to fire Delamater when he got wind of the
allegations.
7S-VA-Hospital
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#97-78
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Meanwhile at the V-A Medical Center..
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;
Doctor Presley's permanent replacement was in town to meet the troops
yesterday.
Doctor Stephen Lemons is moving out of the V-A's administration in
Washington to take over operations in Salem.
He says he's excited about the chance to deal with veterans face to face.
As he met with V-A staff members yesterday, Lemons had little to say about
his predecessor's problems.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:19:53
IN Q=but since I've
((DR. STEPHEN LEMONS/DIRECTOR; SINCE I'VE COME FROM A DIFFERENT PART OF THE
ORGANIZATION, I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THAT, BUT THE QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP
THEY'VE HAD IN THE INTERIM HERE HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB. ))
SUPER=01-Stephen Lemons/Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=done an excellent job
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VO-NAT
Lemons says he'd like to see every eligible veteran in the valley enrolled
in the V-A's health care system.
He'll be on the job full time next month.
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7weather
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Taking a look at your Tuesday forecast... Sunny and warmer today with highs
reaching the upper 40's near 50.
Turn up the electric blankets tonight -- the cold temperatures return under
clear skies. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 20's.
Taking a look ahead to the four day forecast...
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7BIRTHDAYS! 11/19/97
Wednesday:
SUPER=130-4/Autumn Harris/Christiansburg;
(Anniversary)
SUPER=130-9th/Carl & Tomi Nave/Roanoke;
SUPER=130-/Reggie Hodges/Ferrum;
SUPER=130-7/Kacy Dillon/Salem;
SUPER=130-/Peggy Quesenberry/Floyd;
(Anniversary)
SUPER=130-51st/Theron & Agnes Phillips/Floyd;
SUPER=130-/Lyndsay Basham/Troutville;
SUPER=130-62/Nancy Rose/Wirtz;
SUPER=130-10/Stephanie Bower/Riner;
SUPER=130-40/Barbara Worrell/Rocky Mount;
(Anniversary)
SUPER=130-49th/Delbert & Eunice Phillips/Roanoke;
SUPER=130-50/Becky Waid/Roanoke;
No Pictures:
SUPER=130-/Shelba Bousman/Snow Creek;
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55L'burg-Death
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#97-
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A homicide investigation is underway in Lynchurg after an elderly was found
dead in his home.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
The man's body was found at the Walden Pond apartment complex at about 9:30
last night.
He'd been reported missing earlier in the day.
Police are NOT releasing the victim's name, and will NOT speculate on how he
died.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today.
Authorities are now looking for the victim's car.
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a 19-93 red Lexus Coupe, Virginia license L-Z-Z- 9-2-3.
Anyone with information should call the Lynchburg police.
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555-Mitchell
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#597-48
GRAPHIC=mitchell
A five year prison term has been handed down to Former Carroll County
Administrator Billy Mitchell for embezzling taxpayer's money.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Abingdon;
Prior to sentencing yesterday, Mitchell accepted full responsibility for his
actions.
He told Judge James Jones that greed got the best of him when he embezzled
more than 400- thousand dollars back in 19-95.
SUPER=04-File Tape;
The money was used to buy expensive watches, jewelry, antiques and other
items.
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5:11:45
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IN Q=I think
((RICH LLORET/ASSISTANT U-S ATTORNEY:I THINK IT WAS AN APPROPRIATE SENTENCE
GIVEN WHAT HE DID, 63 MONTHS IS A PRETTY LONG TIME IN A FRAUD CASE. ))
SUPER=01-Rich Lloret/Assistant U.S. Attorney; :00
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OUT Q=in a fraud case.
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VO-NAT
The judge ordered Mitchell to make restitution.
Mitchell asked for a lenient sentence in hopes he could return to work and
pay off his debt.
He will remain out on bond until January first-- pending a court date on
state charges scheduled next month.
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555-Presley
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#597-44
GRAPHIC=presley
More testimony today in the appeals hearing for the former Director of the
Salem V-A Medical Center.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke
John Presley went to court yesterday, hoping to convince an Administrative
Law Judge to reverse the ruling that cost him his job in August.
Presley says ASSOCIATE Director, Bill Delamater solicited complaints from
female employees, in a plot to take over the number ONE spot at the medical
center.
Delamater says he fielded complaints of sexual harassment from female
employees, only to find himself under pressure from Presley to resign.
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SOT 11:55:05
IN Q=The impact on
((BILL DELAMATER/FORMER ASSOC. DIR. : THE IMPACT ON ME IS, AS FAR AS I'M
CONCERNED I DID THE RIGHT THING AND I'VE MOVED ON TO A NEW AND BETTER
ASSIGNMENT.))
SUPER=01-Bill Delamater/Former Assoc. Director
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OUT Q=better assignment.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Delamater is now the Associate Director of the V-A Medical Center in
Memphis.
55E-Lewis-Gale
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TAPE#97-79
GRAPHIC=Columbia
The decision to reorganize the nation's largest hospital chain could affect a
local hospital.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem
Employees of Lewis-Gale Hospital are waiting to see what happens following
the restructuring of their parent company, Columbia.
The board of directors yesterday announced they'll likely sell 100 hospitals.
Columbia has been the subject of a federal investigation for several months
now, examining whether the corporation is involved in overcharging Medicare,
Medicaid and other government health programs.
Lewis-Gale is NOT involved in that investigation.
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55E-Chapman
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-81
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales
A Pulaski County jury has found a teenager not guilty of murder.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pulaski Co./November 1996;
Jurors deliberated for less than an hour before finding 19- year- old
Derrick Chapman of Radford did NOT commit first degree murder.
Chapman was accused of shooting and killing 21- year- old Anthony Keith
Rempson as Rempson slept in a van last August.
Jurors heard testimony over a three day period before deliberating yesterday
afternoon.
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55WEATHER
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Turning now to Tuesday's outlook--
We'll keep the sunshine again today, with slightly warmer temperatures.
Highs around 50.
Clear and chilly tonight, with lows in the upper 20s.
Partly cloudy through the end of the work week...
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8L'burg-Death
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
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TAPE#97-
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Lynchburg police are investigating the possible murder of an elderly man,
who was discovered in his apartment last night.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
The man's body was found at the Walden Pond apartment complex at about 9:30.
He'd been reported missing earlier in the day.
Police are NOT releasing the victim's name and will not speculate on the
cause of death.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today.
Meantime, authorities are looking for the victim's car.
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a 19-93 red Lexus Coupe, Virginia license L-Z-Z- 9-2-3.
Anyone with information should contact the Lynchburg police Department.
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8E-Mitchell
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-74
GRAPHIC=Billy Mitchell
After getting caught embezzling nearly 400- thousand dollars in county
funds, a former Carroll county administrator was sentenced yesterday.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Abingdon;
A federal judge ordered a five year prison term for Billy Mitchell.
He was also ordered to make restitution for the 19-95 incident.
Prior to sentencing-- Mitchell took full responsibility for his actions.
However, he did NOT ask for forgiveness-- rather a lenient sentence in hopes
he could return to work and pay off his debt.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=You know
((RICH LLORET/ASSISTANT U-S ATTORNEY:YOU KNOW PEOPLE SAY A LOT OF THINGS TO THE
JUDGE WHEN THEY'RE FACING SENTENCE AND I'M GLAD THAT MR. MITCHELL APOLOGIZED, I
THINK THAT WAS APPROPRIATE TO DO. ))
SUPER=01-Rich Lloret/Assistant U.S. Attorney; :00
RUNS=:10 approx.
OUT Q=to do.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Billy Mitchell
Mitchell was allowed to remain on bond-- because he still faces sentencing
on state charges next month in Carroll County.
8E-Presley
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#97-70
GRAPHIC=John Presley
Yesterday, the former second man in command at the Salem V-A Medical center
testified against ex- boss John Presley before an administrative law judge.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke
Delamater, who came forward to speak out and turn in the former hospital
director, says Presley "boxed him in a corner and gave him no options."
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:55:41
IN Q=At the time
((BILL DELAMATER/FORMER ASSOC. DIR., SALEM V.A. MED CTR: AT THE TIME I FELT IN
A VERY AWKWARD POSITION WITH PEOPLE TELLING ME THINGS BUT YET NOBODY WANTING TO
GO PUBLIC OR PRESS FORMAL CHARGES. YES, I FELT LIKE I WAS IN A QUANDARY,
BETWEEN THE OLD ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, AS THEY SAY.))
SUPER=01-Bill Delamater/Former Assoc. Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=as they say.
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VO-NAT
Presley claims Delamater solicited women at the Salem V-A to make up
allegations of sexual harassment.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=John Presley
Those allegations include making inappropriate remarks and unwelcome
advances as well as grabbing, kissing and fondling women in the storeroom.
Presley allegedly tried to fire Delamater when he got wind of the
allegations.
8S-VA-Hospital
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=eea
TAPE#97-78
GRAPHIC=none
Meanwhile at the Medical Center in Salem yesterday,
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;
Doctor Presley's permanent successor met with his new staff.
Doctor Stephen Lemons is moving out of the V-A's administration in
Washington to take over operations in Salem.
He says he's excited about the chance to deal with veterans face to face.
As he met with V-A staff members yesterday, Lemons had little to say about
his predecessor's problems.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:19:53
IN Q=but since I've
((DR. STEPHEN LEMONS/DIRECTOR; SINCE I'VE COME FROM A DIFFERENT PART OF THE
ORGANIZATION, I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THAT, BUT THE QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP
THEY'VE HAD IN THE INTERIM HERE HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB. ))
SUPER=01-Stephen Lemons/Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=done an excellent job
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VO-NAT
Lemons says he'd like to see every eligible veteran in the valley enrolled
in the V-A's health care system.
He'll be on the job full time next month.
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8E-Chapman
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-81
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales
NOT GUILTY were the final words in a Pulaski county murder trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pulaski Co./November 1996;
Jurors deliberated for less than an hour before finding 19- year- old
Derrick Chapman of Radford did NOT commit first degree murder.
Chapman was accused of shooting and killing 21- year- old Anthony Keith
Rempson as Rempson slept in a van last August.
Jurors heard testimony over a three day period before deliberating yesterday
afternoon.
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8weather
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Taking a moment away from the news to check the weather--
Sunny skies today and a bit warmer.
Highs around 50.
Clear and cold overnight, with lows dropping into the 20s.
The extended forecast is partly cloudy, with highs mainly in the 50s.
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