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7E-Gilmore
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Governor- elect Jim Gilmore took a stand for diversity yesterday.
In his first round of cabinet and agency appointments, Gilmore appeared to
both strengthen his staff AND weaken the power of the other party.
Ellen Qualls reports.
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Jim Gilmore scored in several categories for those who count such things.
An African- American, deputy Attorney General Claude Allen follows his
former boss to become Health and Human Resources Secretary.
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((CLAUDE ALLEN: WE HAVE QUITE A FEW CITIZENS IN THE COMMONWEALTH...LOOK
FORWARD TO THE CHALLENGE.))
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Deputy Transportation Secretary Shirly Ybarra rises a notch and keeps a
Hispanic at the head of the Transportation Secretariat.
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((SHIRLEY YBARRA: AND I WANT TO THANK...THE PORTS.))
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And DEMOCRATIC Delegate David Brickley of Prince William County agrees to
head up the troubled Department of Conservation and Recreation... NOT a cabinet
appointment, but one with larger meanings.
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((DAVID BRICKLEY: IT'S WITH SOME GREAT HESITATION THAT I GIVE THAT UP...I'D
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Democrats may be appalled that he listened.
Brickley moving into the Gilmore administration moves him OUT of the House
of Delegates.
IF his seat goes Republican in a special election, and two others remain
Republican... that makes Bedford Independent Lacey Putney the man of the hour
to help the two parties finally share some power.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.))
7E-Arson
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Officials say arson is to blame for a Lynchburg apartment fire that injured
a small girl almost two weeks ago.
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Firefighter Robert Ore was honored last week for pulling 3-year old Tiana
Hubbard from her burning home the night of December 13th.
Fire officials say the blaze started in the kitchen, but they've ruled out
any accidental causes.
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ACCIDENTAL IGNITION SOURCE TO ACCOUNT FOR THE FIRE. THEREFORE WE HAVE CONCLUDED
THAT THIS FIRE WAS INCENDIARY IN NATURE.))
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Evidence has been sent to the state crime lab for analysis.
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7Wendell-Scott
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You can now drive down a street named for the first and only full-time black
NASCAR driver.
Wendell Scott was from Danville.
And now green signs saying "NASCAR Racing Legend" and Number 34, the number
of Scott's car, mark the local road.
The signs were added yesterday along what used to be Keens Mill Road where
the Scott family lives.
Scott died seven years ago.
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Turning now to your Christmas Eve outlook--
Rain is expected throughout the region for much of the day, with highs in
the lower 40s.
The showers will taper off to drizzle and fog overnight, with lows in the
mid 30s.
But Christmas Day looks pleasant, with partly sunny skies and highs
warming into the 50s.
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7BIRTHDAYS!12/28-29/97
Sunday:
SUPER=130-9/Tabatha Walters/Blue Ridge;
SUPER=130-2/Nicholas Houston/Martinsville;
Monday:
SUPER=130-20/Jeremiah Thorne/Narrows;
SUPER=130-31st/Mr. & Mrs. James Eanes/Roanoke;
SUPER=130-14th/Nosilla Uliins/Salem;
SUPER=130-/Mark Cockran/Willis;
SUPER=130-/Rita Hilton/Christiansburg;
SUPER=130-/Holly Stenski/Willis;
No Pictures:
SUPER=130-14/Willie Garrett/Madison Heights;
SUPER=130-/Kristi Walker/Buchanan;
SUPER=130-15/Antonio Darden/South Boston;
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55E-Brzonkala
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A federal appeals court has ruled a former Virginia Tech student who claims
two football players raped her CAN
pursue a lawsuit filed under the federal Violence Against Women
Act.
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Former Hokies James Crawford and Tony Morrison were never indicted on rape
charges, but the allegations resulted in a civil suit that includes the
University.
Yesterday, a panel of the Fourth U-S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Christy
Brzonkala's case ruled the 19-94 law is constitutional and sent it and sent it
back to a Roanoke court.
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((EILEEN WAGNER/BRZONKALA'S ATTORNEY: WELL CHRISTY BRZONKALA'S CASE IS ALIVE
AND WELL. IT WILL GO TO TRIAL EVENTUALLY. THAT HER CLAIM AGAINST VIRGINIA
TECH, THE COURT FOUND THAT THAT WAS A GOOD CLAIM, THAT SHE PLED IT CORRECTLY,
THAT IT WAS BASED IN LAW. AND THE COURT SAID THAT THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
ACT IS INDEED CONSTITUTIONAL.))
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The Violence against Women act
allows victims of gender-based crimes to sue their attackers in FEDERAL
court.
Brzonkala was the first alleged
sexual assault victim to sue under the law.
The appeals court also
revived Brzonkala's claim that the university violated a federal
gender discrimination law by coddling the athletes -- and failed to
help her.
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Blacksburg attorney Joe Painter, who represents James Crawford, says he will
ask for the full appeals court to take up the case.
Virginia Tech officials did NOT return our calls.
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If you'd like to read the full text of the court's decision, you can find
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55Snowshoe-Death
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There has been another death at the Snowshoe Mountain resort.
Police say Virginia Tech student Jia-Bin Chen, who is from Taiwan,
reportedly drowned at an indoor swimming pool at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
Last week a nine- year- old Florida boy died after he apparently hit a tree
while skiing at the resort.
55E-Internet-Shopping
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It's the last shopping day before Christmas.
Instead of fighting the mobs at the malls some shoppers are clicking onto
the Internet.
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Record numbers of people went shopping ON-Line this holiday season.
Some praise virtual malls for their convenience.
Others say shopping online is too risky.
Virginia Tech professor Irene Leech says smart online shoppers don't really
need to worry about online scams.
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((IRENE LEECH/VIRGINIA TECH PROFESSOR: THE WAY TO AVOID IT IS WITH THE SAME
KIND OF THINGS YOU WOULD DO WITH OTHER KINDS OF COMPANIES. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW
WHO YOU'RE DEALING WITH. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE COMPANY YOU'RE DEALING WITH IS
A REPUTABLE COMPANY.))
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Leech says to check your browser-- it will tell you if the website you're at
is safe for online commerce.
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55S-Covington-Turf
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In Covington, You could call it Field of Dreams or how about a dream field.
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The Sports Turf Managers Association says Covington has one of the
best-manicured football fields in America.
Members cited Casey Field at Covington High School as the top high school
field in the country.
The city's recreation director, Allen Dressler, will pick up the award next
month in Orlando, Florida.
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55weather
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Time now to check the holiday forecast--
Rainy on this Christmas Eve, with highs in the lower 40s.
The rain will taper off to patchy drizzle and fog overnight, with lows
cooling into the mid 30s.
But much milder for Christmas Day, with partly sunny skies and highs in
the mid to upper 50s.
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8Brzonkala
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The rape case of a former Virginia Tech student is NOT over yet--
A federal appeals court is putting Christy Brzonkala's allegations of rape
against two former Hokie football players BACK into the legal spotlight.
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Yesterday, a three judge panel of the federal appeals court in Richmond sent
her case back to Roanoke federal Judge Jackson Kiser.
Brzonkala went public with her allegations to raise awareness.
Her attorney says that effort has continued outside the court.
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((EILEEN WAGNER/BRZONKALA'S ATTORNEY: SHE HAS GONE TO CONGRESS AND HAS
TESTIFIED TO CONGRESS. AND SHE HAS MADE MANY APPEARANCES TALKING ABOUT THE
NECESSITY OF SCHOOLS TAKING CAMPUS CRIME MORE SERIOUSLY. SO SHE IS VERY
ACTIVE.))
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In a 2-to-1 ruling, the appeals court panel stated, that Brzonkala does have
the right to sue Virginia Tech under Title Nine, and the right to sue the
players under the 19-94 Violence Against Women Act.
Former player Tony Morrison is now a student at Hampton University.
James Crawford is at Florida State.
The pair was never found guilty of any criminal violations in relation to
Brzonkala's rape allegation.
Virginia Tech officials could NOT be reached for comment.
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8E-Arson
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Lynchburg fire officials say arson is to blame for the blaze that destroyed
an apartment and injured a toddler.
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Firefighter Robert Ore was honored last week for pulling three- year- old
Tiana Hubbard from her burning home the night of December 13th.
Fire officials say the blaze started in the kitchen, but they've ruled out
any accidental causes.
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((JOHN JENNINGS/LYNCHBURG FIRE MARSHAL: ALL LAST WEEK WE WERE AT THE SCENE,
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ACCIDENTAL IGNITION SOURCE TO ACCOUNT FOR THE FIRE. THEREFORE WE HAVE CONCLUDED
THAT THIS FIRE WAS INCENDIARY IN NATURE.))
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Evidence has been sent to the state crime lab for analysis.
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8Holiday-Pets
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Colorful lights and tinsel make for a pretty Christmas tree, but can be
deadly to house pets.
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Animals like to chew cords and string-like substances--which can choke them.
Doctor Roberts says the best way to keep pets safe--is treat them like
children.
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((DR. KENT ROBERTS/VET:TRY AND KEEP PETS AWAY FROM THINGS THAT CAN BE
DANGEROUS, SMALL TOYS, ORNAMENTS, PARTICULARLY PUPPIES,THEY'RE THE ONES THAT
SEEM MOST LIKELY TO BE GETTING INTO TROUBLE, JUST LIKE SMALL CHILDREN TREAT
THEM THE WAY YOU WOULD A SMALL CHILD KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE IF AT ALL
POSSIBLE))
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Doctor Roberts says the cold weather can also pose a threat to pets.
Automobile owners who want to change their own antifreeze should be
careful...antifreeze smells and tastes sweet--but even small amounts can kill
your pet if ingested.
And since a few minutes can often mean the difference between life and death
in regards to poisonings--call the vet immediately if a pet does eat a
poisonous substance.
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8Wendell-Scott
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Wendell Scott PAVED the way for future black Nascar drivers-- now a Danville
road bears his name.
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11/7, 97-76, Wendell-Scott
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Scott was from Danville.
And now green signs saying "NASCAR Racing Legend" and Number 34, the number
of Scott's car, mark the local road.
The signs were added yesterday along what used to be Keens Mill Road where
the Scott family lives.
Scott died seven years ago.
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Checking the Christmas Eve travel forecast--
It'll be rainy today, with highs in the lower 40s.
Patchy drizzle tonight, with fog.
Lows in the lower 30s.
Your Christmas Day outlook is drier and very pleasant, with highs in the
mid to upper 50s.
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