WDBJ 7 morning news for 06/26/99

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The man convicted of a car bombing death 23 years ago is sentenced in a West Virginia court... [WIPE WIPE WIPE]
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and an Arizona jury convicts the husband who said he killed his wife while sleepwalking...
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[2-shot toss to Hello][VMI-Cadet]

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He was supposed to have been the top ranking cadet at the Virginia Military Institute.
Instead, he's been thrown out of the corps of cadets-- for allegedly demanding sex from three female cadets.
V-M-I officials told the ``Richmond Times-Dispatch'' that Jerry B. Webb the second, recently chosen as the regimental commander of the Corps of Cadets for the coming year, was expelled during the last week of school for conduct unbecoming a cadet.
The regimental commander is expected to exemplify V-M-I's military, physical and academic standards.
The regimental commander and staff oversee the military training and discipline with the cadet corps.

[Gaylor]

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Gene Gaylor will spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a 1976 car-bomb murder.
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Gaylor was sentenced yesterday.
He was convicted earlier this month for the death of Billy Ray Abshire.
Abshire was killed when a bomb that had been placed on the hood of his car exploded in 1976.
Three other defendants have yet to stand trial.
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Sleepwalking is no defense for murder.
That was the decision of a jury in Phoenix, Arizona, yesterday.
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The jury found 44-year-old Scott Falater guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing and drowning death of his wife.
Falater never denied committing the crime, but he claims he was sleepwalking and doesn't remember a thing.
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((THERESA BEAUBIEN/JUROR: I CANNOT SWALLOW THAT HE WAS SLEEPWALKING WHILE HE GRABBED HER HANDS AND DRUG HER TO THE POOL, AND THEN SWUNG HER FEET AROUND, PUSHED HER IN AND HELD HER HEAD DOWN.)) ((SCOTT FALATER/DEFENDANT: PERSONALLY THIS IS SOMETHING THAT WILL HAUNT ME FOREVER. I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL EVER GET OVER THAT.))
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Despite testimony from defense sleep experts, the jurors just didn't buy the sleepwalking defense.
The jury had the option for second degree murder. Now prosecutors will likely seek the death penalty.
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[Serial-Killer]

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Law officers all across the country are still on the look out for suspected serial killer Rafael Resendez-Ramirez.

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These pictures of the suspect were taken June first, when the man known as the "Railroad Killer" was actually in the custody of imigration agents.
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((DON CLARK/FBI: OBVIOUSLY HE WAS LET GO BUT I'M NOT GOING TO COMMENT WHERE IT WAS OBTAINED FROM.))
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A Houston CBS Affilate reports Resendez-Ramierz was caught by border patrol agents earlier this month in New Mexico and deported to Mexico.
Since then federal authorities have connected four more murders to him.
Authorities suspect Resendez-Ramirez is responsible for at least eight deaths in three states.
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[E-City-Water]

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Scattered showers have provided little relief from drought conditions in western Virginia.
In the city of Roanoke, residents could face mandatory water restrictions in as little as ten days.
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The water level at Carvins Cove is now almost 23 feet below the spillway.
Once it drops another foot, mandatory restrictions will take effect.
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((KIT KISER/ROANOKE UTILITIES DIRECTOR: IF YOU JUST LISTEN TO THE NEWS YOU KNOW THAT THE FARMERS ARE LOSING THEIR CROPS, THEIR WELLS ARE GOING BAD. WE KNOW IT'S DRY. IT'S DRY. JUST UNDER THE SURFACE, YOU'VE GOT DUST. PLEASE CONSERVE.))
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Once the water level at Carvins Cove drops to 24 feet below the spillway, Conservation officers will patrol the city, and issue warnings to most violators.
When the water level falls to 30 feet below the spillway however, penalties and higher rates will be a reality.

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[Putney]

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Bedford's long-time delegate has offered himself up again for Speaker of the House.
Lacey Putney is the senior member of Virginia's General Assembly, and its only independent.
It means a Putney speakership is a possible compromise in a House that, for now, is divided evenly between the parties.

[E-Tech-BigEast]

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There could be more traffic coming to Virginia Tech athletic events, if the university accepts a Big East invitation.

Tech will have to pay a hefty fee to join the Big East, but in the end, the school's athletic coffers will score some big bucks.
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The Big East "revenue-sharing" program would give Tech more than 500-thousand dollars a year.
That's more than five times as much as Tech gets as a member of the Atlantic-10.
The school and the Big East are still negotiating how much Tech will pay to join the conference.
But the publisher of the Roanoke Valley Sports Journal has no doubt the ball ultimately will bounce in Tech's favor.

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((JOHN MONTGOMERY/RKE VALLEY SPORTS JOURNAL: WHETHER WE'RE TALKING A MILLION OR TWO MILLION, COMPARED TO THE RETURN, IT WOULD BE A DROP IN THE BUCKET OVER THE NEXT DECADE.))
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The Big East is offering Tech full membership in the conference.
Tech expects to negotiate a deal by the end of the summer.
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[Sports-plays]

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The Spurs held on in the finals seconds to capture the title in this lock-out shortened NBA season.
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San Antonio's Jaren Jackson downs the three near the end of the first half to give the Spurs the lead at the midway point.
In the final half Larry Johnson moves to the hoop with the spin move and dishes off to Allan Houston for the long two.
Good 'D' by the Knicks with the steal, Latrell Sprewell with the exclamation point draws the foul and bring New York within one.
But in the Final minute Avery Johnson pulls up in the corner sinks the two to give the Spurs the 78-77 advantage.
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Latrell Sprewell led all scorers with 35 points but he couldn't sink the one that mattered and the Spurs beat the Knicks 78-to-77.
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[WeekendCalen]

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If you're still looking to fill your schedule this weekend, here's some ideas from the weekend calender.
[Take full screen calendar board] [Chyron 7157]

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If you want to impress your friends at your next dinner party, you need to pay attention to this week's Weekend diner.
Mattie Shepard and the Charity League of Martinsville, Henry County shows us how to make Chicken Veronique.
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[Weekend-Diner]

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If you are interested in this recipe all you need to do is send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address on your screen or you can check out our web site under the weekend morning's section. And, don't forget if you'd like to cook your family recipe on the weekend diner, send in a note with your recipe, name, address and phone number.
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Coming up in the second half hour of News 7 Saturday Morning......
A West Virginia court hands down a sentence for the man convicted of a car bombing death 23 years ago..... [WIPE WIPE WIPE]
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and the F-B-I says immigration officials in Texas let go of the suspected railroad killer early this month...
we will have more on those stories coming up in just a few minutes.
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[2-shot hello][2-VMI-Cadet]

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The top ranking cadet at the Virginia Military Institute has been thrown out of the school.
V-M-I officials told the ``Richmond Times-Dispatch'' that Jerry B. Webb the second, recently chosen as the regimental commander of the Corps of Cadets for the coming year, was expelled during the last week of school for conduct unbecoming a cadet.
He allegedly demanded sex from three female cadets.
The regimental commander is expected to exemplify V-M-I's military, physical and academic standards.
The regimental commander and staff oversee the military training and discipline with the cadet corps.

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A suspected serial killer is still on the run this morning and the FBI confirms the man was actually in custody earlier this month.
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These pictures of the suspect were taken June first, when the man known as the "Railroad Killer" was actually in the custody of imigration agents.
A Houston CBS Affilate reports Resendez-Ramierz was caught by border patrol agents earlier this month in New Mexico and deported to Mexico.
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((DON CLARK/FBI: I DON'T THINK IT'S A BLOW TO OUR INVESTIGATION I MEAN SERIOUSLY WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HIM RIGHT THIS MINUTE, WE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE HAD HIM SOME TIME AGO.))
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The FBI says a special task force designed to catch Resendez-Ramirez wasn't put together until a week after he was detained.
Since then federal authorities have connected four more murders to him.
Authorities suspect Resendez-Ramirez is responsible for at least eight deaths in three states.
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[E-Salem-Parking]

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The rain didn't keep the crowds from the Avalanche Game at Salem Memorial or the Roanoke Valley Horse Show at the nearby Civic Center.
And that meant thousands of cars competing for parking spaces. It was a problem last night, and if you're heading to either event today, be ready for more of the same.
Joy Sutton has the story.
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(( The cars were backed-up bumper to bumper each driver hoping to get one of the last available parking spaces.
And those who weren't so lucky were forced turn their vehicles around and finding parking elsewhere.
This had several drivers upset and frustrated.
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((JEANETTE POAGE: IT SUCKS! THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE TWO THINGS GOING ON AT THE SAME TIME. YOU HAVE TO WALK A MILE TO GET UP TO WHERE YOU'RE GOING AND IT'S RAINING OUT HERE AND I AM NOT HAPPY)) [RUNS10]
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((WANDA DUDDLING: THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER, MADE A BETTER SCHEDULE THAN THIS. and this is making you late? OH YEAH WE'RE LATE FOR THE AVALANCHE GAME)) [RUNS12]
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Carey Harveycutter with the Salem Civic Center says the horse show was scheduled a year ago...and the decision to have two events came from the Carolina league who decide to have a game during this time.
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((CAREY HARVEYCUTTER/CIVIC FACILITIES DIRECTOR: YOU TRY TO PROTECT THE DATES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. THE LEAGUE I GUESS WAS FORCED TO SCHEDULE TO GET THE...TO SCHEDULE THE GAMES DURING THE HORSE SHOW)) [RUNS7]
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And Harveycutter says they have tried to accommodate drivers by offering shuttle service from the GE plant and helping people find a parking space.
Joy Sutton, News-7 Salem. ))
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The shuttle bus service will be available once again today starting at 5pm

[Tease#2]

[ANCHOR=Andrew]
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Still to come on News 7 we'll have more highlights from last night's N-B-A Finals action.
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and we'll take a trip to a place where fantasy becomes reality.
And you only have to drive as far as Natural Bridge. [Andrew ad-lib into the travel forecast]
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[soft music under][5-Danville-Exercise]

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It may be hot in Southside, but a new study says people there aren't working up enough of a sweat.
Marya Jones has the details on the study that places Danville last in the nation for physical fitness.
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(( There are always plenty of excuses not to exercise.
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((THERE'S JUST NOTHING TO DO. JUST NOT A LOT OF ACTIVITIES.))
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((I NEVER HAD TIME AND I NEVER TRIED TO MAKE TIME.))
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Danville residents just seem to have more of them.
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((BAD MARRIAGE. JUST GOT IN A RUT.))
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That's confirmed in a study out this month by a private research firm and published in the Wall Street Journal. [pool shots]
It says that when it comes to physical activity, Danville residents are last in the nation to dive in. [NATSOUND: DIVING/SPLASH] ((NATSOUND: SPLASH))
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That's no surprise to health club operators who say the exercise business here is slow-paced. [1:23:25 - :35 YMCA] ((DAVE SNYDER/DANVILLE YMCA DIRECTOR: WE THINK A LOT OF IT IS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM AND I CAN UNDERSTAND. THEY WORK HARD IN A HOT, DUSTY MILL MOST OF THE DAY AND WHEN THEY'RE DONE, THEY WANT TO GO HOME AND RELAX. ))
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But it's a problem with more far-reaching effects.
Danville ALSO has the highest rate of heart disease related to lack of exercise in Virginia.
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((JAYME WRIGHT/DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RN: 25 PERCENT OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GO TO DUKE FOR BYPASS OR ANGIOPLASTY ARE COMING FROM DANVILLE. AND THAT'S A LOT. ))
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Rose Love was one of those people.
She had triple bypass surgery in January.
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((ROSE LOVE: I NEVER DID EXERT MYSELF.))
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Now, she exercises three times a week, as recommended by the American Heart Association.
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((MARYA JONES/NEWS 7: THE STUDY ALSO SAYS THAT DANVILLE RESIDENTS ARE THE BIGGEST CONSUMERS OF DIET SHAKES AND BARS. DOCTORS SAY THAT COULD MEAN THAT RESIDENTS ARE SUBSTITUTING THESE FOR EXERCISE.))
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((DR. GARY MILLER/DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CARDIOLOGIST: IF THEY JUST GET OUT AND WALK, A GOOD BRISK WALK IS AS GOOD FOR YOU AS IT IS RUNNING.))
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Doctors and residents agree that the pace of life is a little slower here. [tight shot of legs walking on treadmill]
Doctors say one way to speed it up is to take the first steps to a regular exercise program. MJN7, Danville.))

[5-Shipyard-Strike]

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Virginia is a right-to-work state, hardly a union stronghold, but labor put on a strong display of solidarity today.
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Hundreds of striking steelworkers protested in Richmond.
They represent 92-hundred workers who've been on strike for 12 weeks.
The occasion was the annual shareholder's meeting of Newport News Shipbuilding-- Virginia's second largest private employer.
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((BILL FRICKS/NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING CEO: WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO OBVIOUSLY SAY IS UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WANT. UNDERSTAND WHAT WE CAN PAY AND STILL HAVE JOBS. AND THEREIN, WE'VE GOT TO NARROW THIS GAP.))
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((LEO GERARD/UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA: HE CAUGHT HIMSELF IN HIS OWN WORDS. HE TALKED ABOUT THE TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDER VALUE. HE TALKED ABOUT THE TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN BUSINESS. HE TALKED ABOUT THE TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN EARNINGS. WHAT HE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT WAS ANY INCREASE FOR WORKERS.))
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The company says the workers make the second highest shipyard salaries of all six of the nation's ship building companies.
The union says the company's paying less than Connecticut's Electric Boat, because it believes it can exploit southern labor.
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[Enchanted-Castle]

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Enchanted Castle Studios has the imagination and appeal of Disney's Magic Kingdom, but it's a lot closer to home.

In this week's "Time Off", Kimberly McBroom takes us up to Natural Bridge into the "enchanted world" of amusement park creator Mark Cline.
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: FOLKS, I'M GOING TO TAKE YOU INTO THE CASTLE NOW, BUT ALL THAT I ASK IS THAT YOU DON'T WAKE UP FIFI. HEY! WHAT HAPPENED HERE? DID SOMEBODY LEAVE THE GATE OPEN AND LET THE GATOR COME IN? WE USED TO HAVE A POODLE IN THERE. I GUESS WE'LL JUST HAVE TO CALL THIS THING FIFI. ALL RIGHT, FOLLOW ME IN.)) [RUNS:16]
In the spirit of Willy Wonka, owner Mark Cline leads visitors into the Enchanted Castle...
One of the first stops on the tour is a room dedicated to Cline himself...four walls of newspaper clippings tracing his career in entertainment...which had rather humble beginnings...
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: EVERY SINCE I WAS A KID. THE ONLY THING I EVER WANTED TO DO WAS ENTERTAIN PEOPLE. SO, I STARTED THE BUSINESS BASICALLY FROM THE BASEMENT OF MY PARENTS' HOME. I NEVER WENT ON TO ANY ART INSTITUTE OR COLLEGE FOR THIS-- JUST HAVE A REAL LOVE FOR WHAT I DO.)) [RUNS:15]
And a great sense of humor...mostly at his OWN expense.
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: ONE, TWO, TWO-AND-A-HALF, FOLLOW ME.)) [RUNS:07]
There ARE walls where you don't expect them and walls that AREN'T where you expect them.
Another obstacle to watch out for--a falling ceiling with pointed fangs.
And long before the blockbuster graced movie screens, Cline re- created the "Titanic".
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: WHOA! WHOA! OH, MY GOSH! SOMEBODY FIX THAT CAMMODE.)) [RUNS:09]
Another "disastrous" exhibit includes the tornado room.
Or, how about a quickie wedding cermony to Cindy Crawfish...
And after a marriage like that, you might be ready for a trip to the moon....
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: HEY, STOP THIS CRAZY THING!! PULL THE PLUG!)) [RUNS:09]
OUTDOORS....you'll be amazed by the high- flying antics of a bungee- jumping pig, as well as many talking exhibits, include the KING himself.
Without revealing too many of his secrets, Cline takes visitors behind-the- scenes of his workshop.
He creates props for other attractions like Natural Bridge and the Six Flags Theme Parks, as well as local restaurants.
While Cline says he doesn't want to become another Walt Disney, he DOES echo a similar philosophy...
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((MARK CLINE/ENCHANTED CASTLE: IF YOU STICK WITH YOUR DREAMS AND YOU BELIEVE IN THEM AND REALLY HAVE THAT CONFIDENCE, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.)) [RUNS:06]
Cline's dreams include expanding the Enchanted Castle.
He says he'd also like to someday become a teacher, sharing his genius with other aspiring artists..
Kimberly McBroom, News 7, Natural Bridge.))
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[ANCHOR=Andrew]

Starting next month, the Enchanted Castle will be open daily from 10 to 6.
For directions, you can check out our web site at W-D-B-J-7-DOT-COM.
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[Spurs]

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[WRITER=dal]
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The Spurs become the first former ABA team to win an NBA title with a victory over the New York Knicks.
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This was the scene in San Antonio after game five of the NBA Finals as fans celebrate the Spurs Championship season. to the highlights--
[SUPER=03-New York, NY/NBC Sports;]

San Antonio's Jaren Jackson downs the three near the end of the first half to give the Spurs the lead at the midway point.
In the final half Larry Johnson moves to the hoop with the spin move and dishes off to Allan Houston for the long two.
Good 'D' by the Knicks with the steal, Latrell Sprewell with the exclamation point draws the foul and bring New York within one.
But in the Final minute Avery Johnson pulls up in the corner sinks the two to give the Spurs the 78-77 advantage.
[super=32-San Antonio/78/New York/77;]

Latrell Sprewell led all scorers with 35 points but he couldn't sink the one that mattered and the Spurs beat the Knicks 78-to-77.
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[E-Hog-Rally]

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[NEWSCAST=Sat AM]
[WRITER=ssm]
[TAPE#=99-19 48:43]
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Hundreds of "hogs" are converging on Lynchburg today.. "hog" motorcycles, that is.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Lynchburg]

For the first time, the Hill City is hosting the annual Virginia Hog Rally for Harley Davidson owners.
15-hundred participants are expected for the three- day event.. and despite all the chrome and leather, these are NOT your stereotypical bikers.
[SOT 21:05:03//21:18:40]
((TROY PRICE/RALLY ORGANIZER: WE'RE MORE FAMILY-ORIENTED, AND I BELIEVE THAT'S GOOD. IF YOU WANT TO DO THOSE OTHER THINGS, THERE'S OTHER EVENTS THAT HAVE THAT, BUT WE DON'T HAVE THAT HERE, WE TRY TO KEEP A NICE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.)) ((DONNIE GRAY/HARLEY OWNER: YOU'VE GOT A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYBODY, DOCTORS, LAWYERS, EVERYBODY.. THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT SO MUCH FUN, YOU DON'T KNOW WHO'S WHO (LAUGHS).))
[SUPER=01-Troy Price/Rally Organizer; :00]
[SUPER=01-Donnie Gray/Harley Owner; :11]
[RUNS=18]
[OUT Q=who's who (laughs).]
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[VO-NAT]

Today's events include a bike show and guided tours of central Virginia attractions.
The public is invited.
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[Profile-Preview]

[ANCHOR=Denise]
[NEWSCAST=WeekendAM]
[WRITER=equ]
[TAPE#=]
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He's got the power to keep some 15- thousand Virginia prisoners behind bars... or set them free.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Richmond;]

But after one year on the state Parole Board, Wayne Pike's running for sheriff again down in Wythe County.
[SUPER=03-Rural Retreat; ]

He says "street law enforcement" is in his blood... and he's got new ideas, despite almost two decades as sheriff before last year.
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[TAKE PROFILES BOARD FULL SCREEN]
Wayne Pike is this week's Virginia Profile, tomorrow morning on NEWS 7.
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[2-BIRTHDAYS] 6/27/99
Sunday:

[SUPER=130-3/Hunter Hurt/Rustburg]

[SUPER=130-57/Doyle Vaught/Roanoke]

Anniversary:
[SUPER=130-1st/James & Kim Walton/Roanoke]

[SUPER=130-2/Rebecca Torrence/Natural Bridge]

[SUPER=130-/Paul Davis/Christiansburg]

[SUPER=130-7/Christopher Elkins/Ferrum]

[SUPER=130-/Becky Sheppard/Christiansburg]

[SUPER=130-27/Timmy Moore/Union Hall]

[SUPER=130-17/Jenna Abbott/Shawsville]

Twins:
[SUPER=130-2/Rachel & Emily Sutphin/Charlottesville]

[SUPER=130-97/Ella Dunnings/Rocky Mount]

No Pictures:

[SUPER=131-/Tommy & Selena Slate/Boones Mill]

[SUPER=131-/Jennifer Honaker/White Sulphur Springs]

Anniversary:
[SUPER=131-11th/Hank & Debbie Plunkett/Roanoke]