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75-Buchanan
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TAPE#597-52
GRAPHIC=supreme court
An Amherst County man's death row appeal for a new sentence has been denied
by the the U-S Supreme Court.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@file; :00
In 19-88, Douglas Buchanan was convicted and sentenced to die for the murder
of four family members.
Buchanan had claimed the jury wasn't specifically told to consider testimony
about his troubled childhood and psychological problems. SUPER=03-Washington,
DC/November 1997;
His appeal was heard by the nation's highest court last November.
But in a six to three decision yesterday, the justices ruled the jury acted
properly.
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SOT 5:02:09
IN Q=I'm really glad
((ED MEEKS/BUCHANAN PROSECUTOR: I'M REALLY GLAD THAT THE HARD WORK OF THE
COURT, COUNSEL FOR BOTH SIDES AND THE JURY HAS BEEN UPHELD, AND MAYBE NOW,
AFTER TEN YEARS, WE CAN PUT THIS CASE TO AN END.))
SUPER=01-Ed Meeks/Buchanan Prosecutor; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=to an end.
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VO-NAT
A new execution date for Buchanan should be scheduled within 30- days.
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7E-Police-Chief
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TAPE#97-90
GRAPHIC=Rke City Seal
Roanoke could have a new police chief in about three weeks -- the interviews
are now under way.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Eight finalists are meeting this week at the Hotel Roanoke with two panels
of citizens, police officers and city administrators.
Public Safety Director Chip Snead says all of the candidates have at least
20 years of experience in law enforcement.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:19:41
IN Q=Two internal candidates
((CHIP SNEAD/PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR: TWO INTERNAL CANDIDATES. SIX EXTERNAL
CANDIDATES. TWO OF THE EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE FROM OTHER OTHER POLICE
DEPARTMENTS IN VIRGINIA AND THE OTHER FOUR CANDIDATES ARE FROM OUT OF STATE.))
SUPER=01-Chip Snead/Public Safety Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=from out of state.
ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=NONE
The two panels conducting interviews will make recommendations to city
manager Bob Herbert.
He's expected to make his decision by mid February.
7S-Falwell
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TAPE#97-98
GRAPHIC=Jerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell is siding with Israel, and urging others to follow suit. But
the White House isn't impressed by Falwell's diplomatic efforts.
Reverend Falwell says he's spreading the word to evangelical ministers
across the nation to mobilize public support for Israel.
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VO-NAT
That's after a meeting this week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu.
Falwell, seen here at Saturday's inaugural, backs Israel's refusal to yield
any more territory to the Palestinians.
Falwell's involvement reportedly angered President Clinton as he's trying to
jump-start the stalled Mideast peace process.
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7Raw-Sewage
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January's rain has made things worse for some residents in Clifton Forge.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Clifton Forge;
Flooding has taken its toll on some homes, but this time it was more than
just water...RAW SEWAGE was flowing through the Elmore home.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11.46.17 - 11.46.23
IN Q=This step is
((MARK ELMORE/FOREST HILLS RESIDENT: THIS STEP IS ABOUT EIGHT INCHES HIGH. AND,
THE WATER WAS LEVEL WITH THIS STEP AT ITS HIGHEST POINT.))
SUPER=01-Mark Elmore/Forest Hills Resident;
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OUT Q=its highest point.
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VO-NAT
The damage done is costing Elmore and other residents thousands of dollars
in repairs.
City officials say the damage can be traced back to a rock stuck in the
sewer lines.
The city is relying on its insurance carrier to reimburse homeowners.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT- 12.22.26 - 12.22.38
IN Q=The first thing
((DICK MAGNIFICO/CLIFTON FORGE CITY MGR.: THEY FELT A ROCK WAS NOT AN ISSUE OF
NEGLIGENCE. THERE'S NOT WAY OF IDENTIFYING HOW IT ENTERED THE SYSTEM OR WHEN
IT ENTERED THE SYSTEM. SO THEY INFORMED US THAT THERE WOULD NOT BE INSURANCE
COVERAGE.))
SUPER=01-Dick Magnifico/Clifton Forge City Manager;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=be insurance coverage.
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VO-NAT
The most recent flood was Mark Elmore's third in three years.
He now has plans to move.
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7Weather
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Turning to our Thursday forecast, a cloudy day on tap with rain likely this
afternoon...
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7BIRTHDAYS!1/23/98
Friday:
SUPER=130-11/Felicia Gilbert/Rocky Mount;
SUPER=130-10/Kaila Haskins/Martinsville;
SUPER=130-8/Travis Turman/Elliston;
SUPER=130-26/Craig Taylor/New River Valley;
SUPER=130-9/Caitlin Hufasin/Foster Falls; (pronounced - Hu-Fa-Sin)
SUPER=130-35/Teddy Wiseman/Lewisburg, WV;
SUPER=130-50/Criss Peery/Roanoke;
SUPER=130-50/Sandy Kramer/Forest;
SUPER=130-12/Sophie Branche/Glasgow;
SUPER=130-9/Molly Benson/Roanoke;
SUPER=130-7/Gwendolyn Berry/Rockbridge Baths;
SUPER=130-/Rubie Dickerson/Willis;
SUPER=130-12/D. J. Holland/Rocky Mount;
No Pictures:
SUPER=130-17/Dorian Hendricks/Dublin;
(Anniversary)
SUPER=130-/M. T. & Audrey Mitchell/Sontag;
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45Passenger-Service
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TAPE#597-56
GRAPHIC=Rail Service
It appears the state may be on the right track for the proposed "Bristol
Rail Passenger Project."
Last night, dozens of Roanokers offered input on the idea.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
The State's Rail and Public Transportation department proposes using
existing Norfolk-Southern tracks to return passenger rail service.
Improvement costs are projected at more than nine-million dollars.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-06:51:29
IN Q=THERE WOULD
((ALAN TOBIAS/VA. DEPT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; THERE WOULD ALSO BE A
SUBSIDY OF THE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD EB NEEDED DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL YEARS
OF OPERATIONS STARTING AT ABOUT TEN-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST YEAR BUT
DECLINING OVER TIME AS RIDERSHIP BUILDS. SO WE EXPECT IT TO BREAK EVEN AND PAY
FOR ITSELF WITHIN ABOUT 12 YEARS.))
SUPER=01-Alan Tobias/Va. Dept. of Rail & Public Trans.;
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=12 YEARS.
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VO-NAT
Roanoke is badly in need of a new train depot. Mayor David Bowers says even
an "Am-shack" for the short term would help bring the service back to the city.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-08:01:55
IN Q=FOR THE LONG TERM
((MAYOR DAVID BOWERS; FOR THE LONG TERM, THE REGION, ALL JURISDICTIONS THAT
WANT TO SEE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE COME BACK TO ROANOKE, THEY NEED TO JOIN WITH
THE CITY OF ROANOKE IN BUILDING A PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE STATION.))
SUPER=07-Mayor David Bowers;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=SERVICE STATION.
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VO-NAT
A feasibility study will be submitted to the General Assembly for approval
of the project.
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45E-Tech-Center
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TAPE#97-93
GRAPHIC=Education
Franklin county may be largely RURAL-- but it's keeping up with bigger
areas when it comes to computer technology.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Franklin Co.;
The Virginia Department of Education gave Franklin County a perfect score
for its technology program, which includes child-friendly laptops for
elementary school students.
Eighth graders spend a semester at a special school for technology -- where
they can see and speak with students across the world using a computer.
This school does not even have a library-- all resources are found online.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:18:44
IN Q=A lot on
((TORI GRONEWALD/STUDENT: A LOT ON THE INTERNET. YOU GET TO GO ON AND THEY
GIVE YOU CERTAIN SITES TO LOOK UNDER AND YOU CAN GO TO HEALTH SITES LIKE IN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.))
SUPER=01-Tori Gronewald/Student;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=and human services
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VO-NAT
Plus there are special perks for artists.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:50:33
IN Q=They will be
((DR. TAMMY MCGRAW/TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR: THEY WILL BE USING HIGH END POWER
MACINTOSH MACHINES, WITH SCANNERS AND DIGITAL CAMERAS AND COLOR PRINTING
CAPABILITIES AND THE LATEST AND BEST IN GRAPHIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE.))
SUPER=01-Dr. Tammy McGraw/Technology Coordinator;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=software
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VO-NAT
Based on their perfect technology score, Franklin County schools have earned
90-thousand dollars in federal Goals 2000 funds.
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45Raw-Sewage
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Clifton Forge residents got more problems than they bargained for after
some recent heavy rains.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Clifton Forge;
Flooding has taken its toll on some homes, but this time it was more than
just water...RAW SEWAGE was flowing through the Elmore home.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11.46.17 - 11.46.23
IN Q=This step is
((MARK ELMORE/FOREST HILLS RESIDENT: THIS STEP IS ABOUT EIGHT INCHES HIGH. AND,
THE WATER WAS LEVEL WITH THIS STEP AT ITS HIGHEST POINT.))
SUPER=01-Mark Elmore/Forest Hills Resident;
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=its highest point.
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VO-NAT
The damage done is costing Elmore and other residents thousands of dollars
in repairs.
City officials say the damage can be traced back to a rock stuck in the
sewer lines.
The city is relying on its insurance carrier to reimburse homeowners.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT- 12.22.26 - 12.22.38
IN Q=The first thing
((DICK MAGNIFICO/CLIFTON FORGE CITY MGR.: THEY FELT A ROCK WAS NOT AN ISSUE OF
NEGLIGENCE. THERE'S NOT WAY OF IDENTIFYING HOW IT ENTERED THE SYSTEM OR WHEN
IT ENTERED THE SYSTEM. SO THEY INFORMED US THAT THERE WOULD NOT BE INSURANCE
COVERAGE.))
SUPER=01-Dick Magnifico/Clifton Forge City Manager;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=be insurance coverage.
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VO-NAT
The most recent flood was Mark Elmore's third in three years.
He now has plans to move.
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45Weather
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Turning your attention now to weather--
Skies will stay cloudy today, with rain likely by afternoon.
Highs in the low to mid 40s.
Rain tonight, with lows in the mid to upper 30s.
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85-Buchanan
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TAPE#597-52
GRAPHIC=supreme court
A convicted killer from Amherst County will NOT get his death row appeal for
a new sentence, according to the the U-S Supreme Court.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=@file; :00
In 19-88, Douglas Buchanan was convicted and sentenced to die for the murder
of four family members.
Buchanan had claimed the jury wasn't specifically told to consider testimony
about his troubled childhood and psychological problems. SUPER=03-Washington,
DC/November 1997;
His appeal was heard by the nation's highest court last November.
But in a six to three decision yesterday, the justices ruled the jury acted
properly.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:02:09
IN Q=I'm really glad
((ED MEEKS/BUCHANAN PROSECUTOR: I'M REALLY GLAD THAT THE HARD WORK OF THE
COURT, COUNSEL FOR BOTH SIDES AND THE JURY HAS BEEN UPHELD, AND MAYBE NOW,
AFTER TEN YEARS, WE CAN PUT THIS CASE TO AN END.))
SUPER=01-Ed Meeks/Buchanan Prosecutor; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=to an end.
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VO-NAT
A new execution date for Buchanan should be scheduled within 30- days.
(----------------)
8E-Police-Chief
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TAPE#97-90
GRAPHIC=Rke City Seal
A new police chief for the city of Roanoke could be named by mid-February.
The interview process continues.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Eight finalists are meeting this week at the Hotel Roanoke with two panels
of citizens, police officers and city administrators.
Public Safety Director Chip Snead says all of the candidates have at least
20 years of experience in law enforcement.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:19:41
IN Q=Two internal candidates
((CHIP SNEAD/PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR: TWO INTERNAL CANDIDATES. SIX EXTERNAL
CANDIDATES. TWO OF THE EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE FROM OTHER OTHER POLICE
DEPARTMENTS IN VIRGINIA AND THE OTHER FOUR CANDIDATES ARE FROM OUT OF STATE.))
SUPER=01-Chip Snead/Public Safety Director;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=from out of state.
ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=NONE
The two panels conducting interviews will make recommendations to city
manager Bob Herbert.
He's expected to make his decision by mid February.
8Passenger-Service
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TAPE#597-56
GRAPHIC=Rail Service
Nearly 50 Roanoke residents showed their interest in returning passenger
rail service to the city at a hearing last night concerning the "Bristol Rail
Passenger Project."
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
The State's Rail and Public Transportation department proposes using
existing Norfolk-Southern tracks to return passenger rail service.
Improvement costs are projected at more than nine-million dollars.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-06:51:29
IN Q=THERE WOULD
((ALAN TOBIAS/VA. DEPT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; THERE WOULD ALSO BE A
SUBSIDY OF THE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD EB NEEDED DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL YEARS
OF OPERATIONS STARTING AT ABOUT TEN-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST YEAR BUT
DECLINING OVER TIME AS RIDERSHIP BUILDS. SO WE EXPECT IT TO BREAK EVEN AND PAY
FOR ITSELF WITHIN ABOUT 12 YEARS.))
SUPER=01-Alan Tobias/Va. Dept. of Rail and Public Trans.
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=12 YEARS.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Roanoke is badly in need of a new train depot. Mayor David Bowers says even
an "Am-shack" for the short term would help bring the service back to the city.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-08:01:55
IN Q=FOR THE LONG TERM
((MAYOR DAVID BOWERS; FOR THE LONG TERM, THE REGION, ALL JURISDICTIONS THAT
WANT TO SEE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE COME BACK TO ROANOKE, THEY NEED TO JOIN WITH
THE CITY OF ROANOKE IN BUILDING A PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE STATION.))
SUPER=07-Mayor David Bowers;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=SERVICE STATION.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
A feasibility study will be submitted to the General Assembly for approval
of the project.
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8E-Bobsledder
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TAPE#97-100
GRAPHIC=Olympics
One Danville resident will pay close attention to the Olympic Winter games
when they begin in Nagano, Japan, in about two weeks.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville;
Randy Russel wanted to be an Olympic competitor.
He's a former football player who recently tried out for the U-S-A bobsled
team.
SUPER=03-Salt Lake City, UT;
Russel scored well at the Olympic trials in Salt Lake City... but he didn't
make the team.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 2:48:18-:25
IN Q=I wanted to
((RANDY RUSSEL/BOBSLEDDER: I WANTED TO MAKE IT. I WANTED TO MAKE IT SO WHEN I
SEE NAGANO ON TV I'M LIKE WAIT A MINUTE YOU KNOW THIS BOOK IS NOT FINISHED. I
SHOULD BE THERE.))
SUPER=01-Randy Russel/Bobsledder
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=should be there.
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VO-NAT
Russel says he'll probably give bobsleding one more shot.
Remember.. you can watch the Olympic Winter Games right here on WDBJ7 and
CBS.
Opening ceremonies are set for February 6th.
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8Weather
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Time to check out the cloudy forecast--
It'll stay overcast today, with rain developing.
Highs in the low to mid 40s....
Some heavy rain possible tonight, with lows in the upper 30s.
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