WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 03/22/99

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Coming up on News 7-
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News 7 goes up in the air with local firefighters. Come aboard as we take to the sky.
Tech parts ways with its men's basketball coach.
And if you use Tagament, Pepcid A-C or other similar drugs we have a warning you'll want to hear.
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News 7 is next.

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This time it's just a drill.... but as the forests dry out, area firefighters are gearing up for the spring fire season.
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[Fire-Training]

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Good evening, I'm Jean Jadhon.
Despite recent rains, the woods are tinder-dry tonight.
Brush fires were reported in Franklin and Mongomery Counties.
In Roanoke County tonight, firefighters were learning to work with one of their most powerful tools.
Eric Earnhart has more.
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((It was helicopter 101 for Fort Lewis firefighters in Roanoke County... and they learn how the fire-fighting chopper works, and what it needs when it arrives on scene.

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((CHRIS THOMSEN/VA. DEPT OF FORESTRY; HE'S GOING TO HAVE TO LAND, HE'S GOING TO HAVE TO HOOK UP HIS BUCKET ))
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And he's going to need water... but not just any water.

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(( HE'D RATHER NOT FLY ACROSS INTERSTATE, IF WE'VE GOT A FIRE ON THE NORTH SIDE, HE'D RATHER USE A WATER SOURCES ON THE NORTH SIDE ))
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Because pilots don't like flying over the interstate carrying 100 gallons of water, hoping to avoid the chance, however slight, of an accidental drop on high speed traffic.
The drops are impressive.... 800 pounds of water, pumped up by a foaming agent, fanning out in a wide, flame choking blanket.
This is, however, not a new experiene for these firefighters, they've already seen it, in action last week, when the Green Hill forest fire almost got away from them.

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(( DANNY CARROL/ASST. CHIEF; THE HELICOPTER REALLY SAVED OUR DAY THE OTHER DAY, WITH THE WINDS BLOWING LIKE THEY WERE, IT WAS REALLY PUSHING THE FIRE, WE HAD SOME HOMES IN THE AREA... TREMENDOUS HELP. ))
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Pilot John Reed has equal admiration for the men facing the flames on the ground... and says he works hard to make those buckets count...

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((JOHN REED/SUMMIT HELICOPTERS; WE'RE ABLE TO PUT A LOT OF WATER UP IN THE HILLS IN THE AREAS WHERE THEY CAN'T GET THEIR TRUCKS TO REALLY QUICKLY, ))
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Fortunately during this demonstration, the only fire around is the sunset settling on the nearby hillside... but those flames could very easily be real tomorrow, or the next day.
In Roanoke County, Eric Earnhart, News 7.))

[Hussey]

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The Virginia Tech men's basketball team lost its head coach tonight --
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Bobby Hussey was fired after just two years on the job.
In his two seasons at Virginia Tech, his teams won 23 games and lost 32.
But the losses weren't nearly as detrimental as the sagging attendance at Cassell Coliseum this season.
Mike Stevens will have reaction from Blacksburg later in the newscast.
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[Black]

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Prosecutors may proceed with their case against an imperial wizard of the ku klux klan accused of burning a cross in Carroll County.
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Barry Black's attorneys had argued to have the case dismissed saying the charge violates their clients first amendment rights.
But Judge Duane Mink last week sided with prosecutors.
Commonwealth's attorney Greg Goad is pleased with the judge's decision saying, in his eyes, intimidation of others was never intended to be protected by the constitution.
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[Death-Penalty]

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Five executions in April will set a modern one month record for Virginia.
A broad array of religious leaders in the state say it's time to stop what they call "state-sanctioned killing."
Ellen Qualls reports on their plea today to the Governor.
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(( Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Jewish faith leaders have come together to express their collective moral outrage.
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((RABBI LEIVY SMOLAR/CONGREGATION OR AMI: WHY DO WE EXECUTE PEOPLE WHO WERE JUVENILES AT THE TIME OF THE CRIME? WHY DO WE EXECUTE MENTALLY RETARDED INDIVIDUALS? WHY IS THERE A LACK OF ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE POOR WHO NEED LEGAL ADVICE?))
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((FLETCHER LOWE/VIRGINIA INTERFAITH CENTER: VIRGINIA MAY HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY BUT IT LACKS THE MORAL RIGHT.))
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But the Gilmore administration says Virginians have chosen the death penalty through their elected representatives.

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((GARY ARONHOLT/VIRGINIA PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY: THEY HAVE MADE THAT DETERMINATION THAT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS THE APPROPRIATE SANCTION TO BE IMPOSED ON...MOST VILE SORTS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE COMMITTED BY CERTAIN PEOPLE.))
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David Lee Fisher is scheduled to die by lethal injection Thursday for a 1985 hired murder scheme in Bedford County.

Ellen Qualls, News 7.))

[Kevorkian]

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Opening statements are over in the murder trial of Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
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Kevorkian is on trial for the death of Thomas Youck- who suffered from Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Youck was videotaped as a doctor injected a lethal dose of poison.
Kevorkian is defending himself-
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((DR. JACK KEVORKIAN/DEFENDANT: PROSECUTOR HAS NO WITNESS AT ALL TO VERIFY THAT ASSERTIONT HAT MY INTENT WAS TO COMMIT MURDER ON THOMAS YOUCK.)) ((PROSECUTOR: JACK KEVORKIAN KILLED THOMAS TYOUCK AND JACK KEVORKIAN DOESN'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO KILL.))
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Kevorkian could face life in prison if convicted.
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[Kosovo]

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Yugoslavia's president is calling for new talks on Kosovo.
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Slobodn Milosevic reportedly told U-S envoy Richard Holbrooke that he's ready for serious talks to reach a just solutuion to the crisis.
Milosovic met with Holbrooke today and the two will talk again tomorrow.
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Milosevic called the peace talks in France a fraud saying the U-S and European partners dictated the text of a peace deal before the start of negotiations.

[Dimon]

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Danville- based Dimon Incorporated says problems in the tobacco industry are forcing it to reduce its workforce by 25 percent.
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Dimon will close one of its North Carolina processing plants and reduce staff at another. "No" Danville jobs will be affected.
But Dimon officials say the cuts reflect an overall downturn in the tobacco industry.
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((TODD HAYMORE/DIMON SPOKESMAN: WE'RE HOPEFUL THAT WE WILL SEE THE BOTTOM VERY SOON. WE'RE HOPEFUL THAT THIS WHOLE UNCERTAINTY WILL SETTLE OUT, BUT UNTIL THAT TIME WE'RE GOING TO BE FACED WITH MORE UNCERTAINTY AND MORE CHALLENGES, AS WE MOVE FORWARD AND AS WE TRY AND PLAN FOR 1999 AND BEYOND.))
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Haymore says reduced demand for American tobacco overseas and political pressure in the U-S are responsible for Dimon's consolidation.
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[Boucher]

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Congressman Rick Boucher says the time is right to bring high tech jobs to Southwest Virginia.
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Boucher met with business leaders in the New River Valley today.
He told them to go after the sort of jobs that have made Northern Virginia's economy boom.
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((RICK BOUCHER: NORTHERN VIRGINIA TODAY HAS 20,000 UNFILLED JOBS IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR. THE GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY THERE HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL AND IT HAS COMPLETELY OUTSTRIPPED THE ABILITY OF THE EXISTING WORKFORCE TO MEET THAT GROWING NEED. WE WOULD LIKE TO ATTRACT MANY OF THOSE JOBS HERE TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.))
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Those jobs are in the fields of computer programming, website production and data base management.
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[Hunter-meeting]

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Feeding bears on federal and state land in Virginia would be illegal if changes in the state's hunting code are approved.
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There are several changes on the table.
About a hundred hunters had a chance to listen and voice their opinion at Northside High School tonight.
Several were there to protest an existing rule that bans turkey hunting through most of November, including Thanksgiving.
They say a whole generation of young hunters is missing out.
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(( MOST KIDS ARE OFF DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS, THAT'S WHEN THEY CAN HUNT, AND WHEN THAT OPPORTUNITY ISN'T THERE, THEY FIND OTHER THINGS TO DO, YOU AND I DID, AND I THINK THEY'D BE BETTER SERVED TO HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY TO HUNT DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS, AND HUNT A TURKEY OR A DEER THAN THEY WOULD TO DO SOMETHING ELSE.))
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All of the proposed regulation changes are listed on the department's website. You can find it by clickon on the News7 WebWatch page at WDBJ-7-dot-com.
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[Toss-2-Robin] Jean tosses to Robin in the Chromakey [WX1] [11:00pm] [03/22/1999] [CK/WXPRO]Weather Maps
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(rollcue: ....so why have a tornado drill in late March?)
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[CK/WXPRO]Climate Data Precipitation Data [Toss back to anchor]

[Tease1]

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Still to come, Federal authorities identify the body of one of three women missing in Yosemite National Park.
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And their goal is to make overnight "boarders" never want to come back.
A look at a new jail in Southwest Virginia that's nearly complete.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((Hey everybody, Steve mason here. Mike Stevens will fill in the blanks on Bobby Hussey's Blacksburg departure. Do you know the road to San Jose? The latest women's road to that final four destination coming right up, we will also introduce you to James Madison's new football coach, Charlotte is going through growing pains and a legend is coming back to franklin county, joins us for all this stuff in sports.))

[Ammonia-Leak]

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Three days after an ammonia leak was discovered at a Bedford food processing plant, experts were still working to shut down the system.
But they say the problem does NOT pose a threat to the community.
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The leak was discovered Friday morning at Professional Food Systems in Bedford.
This afternoon, engineers were still working to stop the leak, but officials with the Environmental Protection Agency say no hazardous materials have been released from the plant.
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[Missing-Hikers]

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One missing hiker has been identified.
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[VO-NAT]

The FBI used dental records to identify the body of Carole Sund.
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((THE SECOND VICTIM IN THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN POSSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. WE WILL BE WORKING TO DO SO.))
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Officials say DNA testing may be used to identify the other victim found in the trunk.
Authorities are still looking for the third victim.
Sund, her 15 year old daughter and an exchange student disappeared during a trip to Yosemite National Park five weeks ago.
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[Salem-shooting]

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A woman called 9-1-1 around two this morning in Salem to report her boyfriend and HIS friend had been shot.
When police got to the house on Kessler Mill Road, they found two men with gunshot wounds. They arrested Maurice Garrison of Roanoke nearby and charged him with malicious wounding.
Anthony Walker was critically wounded in the chest, Gregory Hankins had been shot in the shoulder.
Roanoke Memorial Hospital is not releasing the condition of either man.
Police say this was a "domestic" incident.

[Regional-Jail]

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After two years of construction, the New River Valley Regional jail in Dublin is nearly complete.
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Inmates from eight Southwest Virginia jurisdictions will be housed at the regional jail.
Superintendent Ralph Dobbins is extremely proud of the 25-million dollar jail he describes as state of the art.

Unlike most older jails, the new facility will provide inmates on site medical care and counseling.
There are also separate cells for inmates who're brought in drunk or on drugs.
It also has an isolation area for inmates that cause trouble.
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((RALPH DOBBINS/REGIONAL JAIL SUPERINTENDENT: IT'S GOING TO PROVIDE, I THINK, AN ALTERNATIVE, HOPEFULLY, OUR, THE BEST COMPLIMENT WE CAN GET FROM THIS JAIL IS AFTER SOMEONE LEAVES THEY SAY I DON'T WANT TO EVER GO BACK THERE, IF WE CAN GET THAT OUT OF THEIR MOUTH, I THINK WE'VE WON.))
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The regional jail is expected to open in mid-April and is capable of housing a total of 371- inmates, both male and female.
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[Tease2]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Later in the Newscast, the Governor gets a new house, for now.
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Straight ahead, they provide much-needed relief for people who suffer heartburn.
But one study says some over-the-counter drugs could cause much bigger problems for the people taking them.
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[lotto]
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NIGHT DRAWING=
Pick 3:
6-6-2

(six, six, two)

Pick 4:
8-1-2-1

(eight, one, two, one)

Cash 5:
16-17-18-27-29

(sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-seven, twenty-nine)

[Cassell]

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A Botetourt man hopes time spent patrolling the streets will lead him to a stint as County sheriff.
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[SUPER=03-Troutville;]

A 22-year veteran of the Roanke city police force, Ron (ca-SELL) Cassell is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring.
Cassell is running as an independent, saying the citizens of Botetourt deserve service and protection, WITHOUT a party agenda.
This is Cassell's first venture into politics.
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He will face Salem police officer Ronnie Sprinkle and Botetourt chief deputy Ken Smith in the November election.

[Heartburn]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
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[GRAPHIC=Medical Drugs]

They're popular heartburn drugs- Tagament, Pepcid A-C and others.
But a new study reports the drug could increase the chance of cancer.
Dr. Micheal Breen reports.
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[Forecasts]
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[SUPER=X5001][S-Extra]

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Coming up in sports, Virginia Tech is searching for a new men's basketball coach and JMU HAS a new football coach.
We'll hear from him.
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First our extra point. Steve Alford is back in the Big 10.
Iowa has hired 34-year-old Alford who posted a 78 and 48 record during his four years at Southwest Missouri State.

The two time All American at Indiana succeeds Tom Davis, the winningest coach in Iowa history.
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[take a break]

[S-Hussey]

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[GRAPHIC=TECH HOOPS]

The Virginia Tech men's basketball program lost 32 games over the past two seasons.
Yesterday the Hokies lost their head coach.
Mike Stevens has more from Blacksburg where Tech Athletic director Jim Weaver was all business as he fired Bobby Hussey.
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(BYE BYE)

[S-Bonnie]

[ANCHOR=Steve]
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[GRAPHIC=Women's Final Four]

The Virginia Tech women's program is in good shape. Although the Lady Hokies are watching tonight's regional finals, their appearance in the Sweet 16 has earned Coach Bonnie Henrickson some recognition.
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[SUPER=03-Greensboro/Saturday;]

Tennessee beat Tech Saturday and is looking for its 12th trip to the final four.
Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt says she's been getting a lot of calls about her friend Bonnie Henrickson.
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[S-Tenn]

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[GRAPHIC=womens' final four]

In women's final four action last night, the team Tech beat, just ended three time national champion Tennessee's season to find the way to san Jose. Duke, which lost to the lady Hokies early this season, beat the Lady Vols to advance to the final four to meet Georgia
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Greensboro, NC/ESPN; :00]

Duke was up by as many as 13 in the first half and lead 35-24 at the half.
Chamique Holdsclaw was held one basket in the first half and was a cold 2 for 18 for 8 points for the game. She misses here.
The Bluye devils made the most of their opportunites, watch Georgia Sweitzer rip [SUPER=33-Duke/69/Tennessee/63;] r
ope from the top of the key, three of her 12 nefore intermission.
Duke stomred ahead in tthe second half as Nicole Erickson hits this shot.
The Blue Devils join Shane Battier, Trajon Langdon and the men's team in the final four with the 69-to-63 win.
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[S-Purdue]

[ANCHOR=Steve]
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[WRITER=sma]
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[GRAPHIC=womens final 4]

Purdue beat Rutgers 75-62 in the Midwest Regional final and will meet the winner of the Louisina/UCLA West regional final game which tips off at midnight.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-San Jose, CA/ESPN; :00]

Purdue came in with a 29 game winning streak.
Watch Lady Knight Shawnetta Stewart sink the nice jumper off the dribble to put Rutgers up early in the game.
Stewart would lead all scores with 24 as Rutgers went into the half up 34-26.
[SUPER=33-Purdue/75/Rutgers/62;]But Purdue did it's halftime homework, especially Stephanie White McCarty, watch her
somehow make the spin move, get fouled and score.
McCarty hits anotehr spinner, 2 of her 22 as Purdue advances to the final 4 with the 75-62 win.
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[Sports tease]

[ANCHOR=steve]
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[WRITER=sma]
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Still to come tonight, James Madison introduces the university's new head football coach,
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[SUPER=03-]

we will have some words from Mickey Mathews about taking over the Dukes program when we come back.
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Mickey Mathews was introduced as James Madison University's new head football coach yesterday.
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Mathews met the media on the campus of JMU during his coming out party yesterday. He succeeds Alex Wood, who posted a 23 and 22 record over the last four seasons, but was 3 and 8 this past year. He leeavs to become an asistant with t
he Minnesota Vikings, butt Mathews says the fun is in college.
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Mathews inherits a football team that has 17 starters coming back, 8 on defense, 9 on offense. He was the defensive coordiantor at Baylor and beat out local asistant coaches like Virginia's danny Wilmer.
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Virginia's First Family is headed west-- to the high dollar mansions of Richmond's west end that is.
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The state has signed a contract with Richmond beer distributor Larry Brown to rent his 10- thousand square foot mansion.
The West Cary Street Road residence will serve as a temporary home to Governor Jim Gilmore and his family until the end of October.
That's to allow renovation to the 185-year old Virginia Executive Mansion.
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