WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 09/06/99

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Up next on News 7 at 11...
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President Clinton declares parts of Virginia a disaster area in the Wake of Tropical Storm Dennis.
The storm was great news for Carvin's Cove, we'll have the latest level.
And the man behind televison's most popular camera has died.
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News 7 at 11 is next. [Open]
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[Clinton]

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Federal assistance is heading to Virginia after President Clinton declared parts of the state a disaster area today.
About a thousand people were left homeless after a tornado ripped roofs off houses and apartment buildings on the state's east coast Saturday.
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The President was in Norfolk speaking at an elementary school.
The declaration makes the state eligible for federal aid and is aimed at the Hampton area, where the tornado caused more than seven million dollars in damage.
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((PRESIDENT CLINTON; 150 HOMES WERE DESTROYED AND SIX PEOPLE WERE INJURED. AS WE PRAY FOR THEIR SWIFT RECOVERY, WE ARE ALSO ALREADY WORKING ON THOSE WHO LOST THEIR HOMES, AND TO HELP THEM GET THEIR HOMES AND PROPERTY BACK. ))
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Earlier today the President helped fix a computer desk at another elementary school, as he attacked the Republican tax cut plan, saying it would take money away from school renovation projects.
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[Dennis-Cleanup]

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Residents of North Carolina's Outer Banks were finally able to start cleaning up today.
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A week's pounding from tropical storm Dennis took it's toll on the coast.
Highway crews are repairing highway 12, the only highway on Cape Hatteras.
Heavy surf washed out several sections of the road.
Several other structures were damaged, still state officials say damage and flooding was not nearly as bad as it could have been.
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[Carvins-Cove]

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While the rain may have dampened the holiday for many people, the water is improving the level in Carvins Cove.
It's up two and a half feet since Friday.
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Roanoke's main water supply is now 26-point-6 feet below the spillway.
It's been over a month since the level was that high.
City council tomorrow will consider changing its water conservation program.
Council may drop the requirement that customers cut water use by 25 percent, if the cove's water level reaches 30 feet below the spillway.
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If stormy weather cancelled your travel plans this weekend- you were not alone.
While the rainy weather spoiled the fun- it did have a positive effect.
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Cancelled beach trips and cookouts meant fewer people on the roads- and that meant fewer accidents.
While highways were busy- they were not nearly as packed as a typical Labor Day Weekend.
Rainy weather also prompted people to slow down.
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((SGT TOM FOSTER/VA STATE POLICE: YEA WE DO SEE A REDUCTION IN SPEED AND WHEN WE HAVE A REDUCTION IN SPEED WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO REDUCE THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CRASHES WE HAVE.))
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So far in this region, which covers 14 counties in Virginia, there have been 111 accidents this weekend.
State police say that's down from 147 last year.
There were no highway fatalities on Labor Day weekend this year in the region.
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Body guards killed an attacker who wounded Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak today.
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Mubarak was waving to a crowd from inside a car when the attacker, described as an Islamic fundamentalist, grazed him with a sharp object.
His guards shot the man, who died on the scene.
Mubarak was treated for a superficial wound and went on to deliver a speech.
He has survived three assassination attempts.
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[Wetlands]

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Governor Jim Gilmore is finding his promise to protect the state's wetlands has him in hot water with some.
Ellen Qualls reports.
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(( He's trying so hard to counteract the image that Virginia Republicans don't care about the environment.
So how was Jim Gilmore to know that just five months after he took office, a federal court decision would lift U-S Army Corps of Engineers oversight of wetlands?
It's called the Tulloch decision-- and it's meant eight thousand acres of wetlands have been planned for draining in Virginia in just over a year.
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((WILMER STONEMAN/VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU: AND HIS DIFFICULTY IS THAT HE'S MADE THE COMMITMENT. AND NOW WE'VE GOT A FEDERAL LOOPHOLE THAT IS ON ONE HAND TAKING AWAY SOME OF THOSE WETLANDS. SO HE'S, IN MY OPINION, BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.))
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((JOHN PAUL WOODLEY/VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF NAT. RESOURCES: WELL I WOULD SAY THAT WILMER'S PROBABLY RIGHT ABOUT THAT.))

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Gilmore's own natural resources secretary says it may be his biggest headache right now.
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((WOODLEY: IT'S DEFINITELY AN ISSUE THAT WE DID NOT ANTICIPATE THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH. AND WE ARE IN FACT HAVING TO ADDRESS IT AND ADDRESS IT IN A WAY THAT'S TRYING TO BE RESPONSIVE TO CONCERNS BY BOTH SIDES.))
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If scientists now agree that wetlands filter water, harbor animal life, and control floods... who's against them?
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((STONEMAN: THE FARMERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH ARE NOT ASHAMED TO, NOR DO THEY OBJECT TO PROTECTING WETLANDS IF THERE'S WATER IN IT.))
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The problem for farmers and homebuilders is they feel the definitions are too broad... leaving just plain flat spots with NO water protected from farming and ditch-digging.
One lobbyist says expect wetlands to be an obsession of the 2000 General Assembly.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.))
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Today's wet weather didn't dampen the start of the campaign season. We'll see what went on today in Buena Vista after the break.
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also the entertainment world has to say goodbye to a television legend who taught Americans how to smile at themselves.

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One of television's true pioneers died in California today.
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Alan Funt is was best known as the creator of the hit T-V show "Candid Camera".
He died of complications from a stroke at his home in Pebble Beach.
Candid Camera aired on and off from 1948 to 1990.
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((PETER FUNT/SON; NOT MANY PEOPLE ARE AS LUCKY AS MY DAD TO BE ABLE TO LEAVE BEHIND HOURS AND HOURS OF WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT THAT I HOPE PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH FOR DECADES TO COME. AND IF IT BRINGS THEM A SMILE AS IT DID TO HIM WHEN HE PRODUCED THEM, THAT'S A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL COMTRIBUTION.))
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Peter Funt took over for his father when the stroke forced him into retirement in 1993.
Alan Funt was 84.
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A high speed chase through heavy Labor Day traffic kept California authorities busy.
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Police suspected the van was carrying illegal immigrants. It led them on a chase reaching speeds of 100 miles an hour on Interstate 5, running through San Diego and it's northern suburbs.
The van finally pulled onto the shoulder and fifteen people jumped out and ran into a nearby park.
Police are still trying to apprehend the passengers.
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[Campaign-99]

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Labor Day in Buena Vista is the unofficial kick-off of the campaign season for the General Assembly.
And though Hurricane Dennis dampened voter turnout... it didn't hurt the battle for votes. Marya Jones reports.

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No one works a Labor Day parade crowd like a pack of politicians. [NATSOUND: LT. GOV. JOHN HAGER] ((NATSOUND: HEY, HOW Y'ALL DOIN'? HAPPY LABOR DAY.)) [RUNS:03]
But even though strong rains all morning dispersed the crowds for a disappointing turnout... it didn't rain on the candidates' parade.
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The parades have customarily attracted as many as 10,000 onlookers and political fanatics to Buena Vista. Not so this Labor Day.
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((MAYOR HAROLD KIDD: CERTAINLY, THE RAIN HAS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH THE CURTAILMENT OF ACTIVITIES TODAY.)) [runs:06]
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[SU 20:56:52] ((MARYA JONES/NEWS 7: IF THE WEATHER CREATED SOME APATHY, THE STAKES OF THE ELECTION DIDN'T... ALL 140 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEATS ARE UP FOR GRABS THIS YEAR. AND BOTH PARTIES ARE VYING HARD TO HAVE THE HONOR OF REDISTRICTING.)) [runs:12]
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((MARK EARLEY/(R) ATTORNEY GENERAL: WHEN IT COMES TO REDISTRICTING, WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THE LINES ARE DRAWN FAIRLY.))
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And while the General Assembly elections were the focus of the day, Buena Vista was crawling with future gubernatorial candidates.
Former Congressman LF Payne was the lone Democratic contender for that role on a stage full of Republicans.
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((LF PAYNE: WHILE THE CONVENTIONAL WISDOM IS THAT... THE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO DO JUST FINE. )) [runs:08]
And Attorney General Mark Earley and Lt. Governor John Hager made their appearances.
When General Assembly elections roll around in less than two months, these candidates hope voters have heard their message loud and clear.
Marya Jones, News 7, Buena Vista.))

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[Jordan-Knight]

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Concert arenas are selling out around the world for performances by Backstreet Boys and N'Sync.
A decade ago New Kids on the Block started the boy band phenomena.
And now former member Jordan Knight is making music again, this time on his own.
Melanie Moon reports.
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((
New Kids on the Block hit the scene in the late 80's, here's the group performing in Roanoke in 1990.
Thanks to slick management, savy marketing and tens of thousands of female fans, New Kids became the most successful boy band of all time.
But the fans grew up and the group broke up in 1994. (nats of Jordan)
Some five years later the heartthrob of the group, Jordan knight, is back on stage.
He has a new album and a single that's already gone platinum.
"[2:10:00]
JORDAN KNIGHT: COMING BACK FROM A LONG HIATUS FROM THE PUBLIC, IT'S COOL TO GO OUT THERE AND GET THE RECEPTION I'M GETTING."
Nats of N'Sync-
And Knight has returned to familiar territory, opening up for N'Sync and perhaps passing on some words of wisdom.

"KNIGHT: I BELIEVE THEY WOULD SAY AND ALL THE BACKSTREET BOYS WOULD SAY THEY WERE INSPIRED BY US AND THAT'S A COMPLIMENT TO ME AND REST OF THE GUYS."
And being away from the guys gives knight creative control.
"[ 2:12:59-] JORDAN KNIGHT: IF I WANT A LYRIC IN A SONG, OR A DANCE STEP I CAN DO EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO, I DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH FOUR OTHER PEOPLE, SO THAT'S THE BEAUTY OF DOING THE SOLO THING, GET ALL YOUR IDEAS OUT THERE."
[NATS OF NEW SINGLE 2:18:59]
One of those ideas is remaking the Prince song "I could never take the place of your man,"
with a slower tempo. [more nats] 2:14:55 JORDAN KNIGHT: THE REASON I SLOWED IT DOWN IS BECAUSE IF TRY TO DO IT LIKE PRINCE IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK Jordan Knight tours next in Europe, South America and Asia.
Melanie Moon, News 7 Charlotte.))

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The next Miss America is somewhere in New Jersey tonight.
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51 women from across the country arrived in Atlantic City, to begin two weeks of preparation for the pagaent.
Among them, Lynchburg's Crystal Lewis, who will try to become the second consecutive Miss Virginia to walk away with the crown.
The Pagaent will be held September 18th.
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A change in plans for 49ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller, plus we will have lots of Major League Baseball highlights..
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First our extra point. Deion Sanders practiced today for the first time since undergoing toe surgery in April. The pro bowl corner went half speed during his one hour workout. He is still questionable for Dallas's opener this Sunday against the Redskins.
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Former Virginia Tech star quarterback Jim Druckenmiller is now a Miami Dolphin.
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The San Francisco 49ers have traded the former first round draft pick to the Fins for a conditional draft pick. The trade was expected since the 49ers kept four quarterbacks after the final 53 man roster was announced. Druck was 21 for 52 for 2389 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions with the Niners. Miami cut Craig Erickson to make room for him.
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[S-Vick]

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The Virginia Tech ticket office announced yesterday that there are no more tickets remaining for the 11th ranked Hokies football 1pm game against UAB Saturday at lane Stadium.
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Quarterback Michael Vick, who injured his left leg during Saturday's rout of JMU, went through treatment Monday testing his range of motion in his left leg among other tests. He has a mild to moderate ankle sprain sustained while scoring his third touchdown. He is questionable for this weekend's game.
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[S-Players]

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one other Tech note. Kicker Shayne Graham received the Big East special teams player of the week honor for the fifth time for his nine point effort against JMU over the weekend. He's now the conference's career scoring leader.
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[S-Cavs]

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The Virginia Cavaliers made the ACC player of the week roster in three spots after their 20-17 win over UNC. Defensive back Chris Williams earned rookie honors,
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while Thomas Jones was named top offensive back of the week. He amassed 149 rushing yards against the Heels.
Todd Braverman was honored as the top special teamer of the week after his game winning 50 yard boot.
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One other note about Braverman. Uva hopes most fans will now forget the 48 yard field goal he missed that would have given UVa the win against Georgia in last season's Peach Bowl, a miss that has been a blessing in disguise to Braverman.
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Virginia announced yesterday that the school has sold out of season tickets for the 99 football campaign and established a UVa football season ticket record.

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Still to come tonight, a tearful Jennifer Capriatti goes before the media after her loss to Monica Seles,
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and Mike Stevens will tells us about a redskin whose work ethic is quite appropriate for this labor day.
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Baltimore and Cleveland put on a show for Camden Yards fans yesterday.
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The always focussed and serious stare of Albert Belle. He would intimidate on this at bat, crushing his 31st homerun over the left field wall scoring two other runs and Baltimore goes out in front three-nothing. It was his first homer of the series.
But the Indians come back a few innings later. Watch Alex Ramirez send this pitch [SUPER=35-Cleveland/7/Baltimore/
6;]out of the yard, a two run shot to left that would tie the game up at three a piece.
Ramirez was hardly finished, an inning later he goes shopping at the gap on this triple to right with the bases juiced and three runs come on down to make it 7-3.
Belle hits his 32nd on the year in the 8th but Cleveland wins 7-6.
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in National League action, Sammy Sosa belted his Major League leading 58th homerun yesterdat against Cincinnati. Sosa got a hold of the pitch in the third inning, but his Cubs went on to lose to the Reds 6 to 3.
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The Redskins work up to this Labor day would make anyone proud, But what really counts is still a head. Mike Stevens tells us about a Skin unafraid of a little sweat on his brow.
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((For 10 years Brian Mitchell has been the heart and soul of the Washington Redskins, only he and Darrell Green remain from the Joe Gibbs' days. Mitchell and hall of famer Jim Brown are the only players in NFL history to lead the league in total yards four different times. Yet Mitchell makes less than a million a season and is often overlooked. ((BRIAN MITCHELL:))
Mitchell holds 14 different Redskins' records and he's played for three different coaches. He's only 5-10 yet he has never backed down from anyone on the field. ((BRIAN MITCHELL:)) He's also gotten used to fighting for playing time. This season Larry Centers and Champ Bailey are the one trying to get some of his plays on offense and special teams. ((BRIAN MITCHELL:))
Mitchell was on the field for nearly 700 plays last season.
Mike Stevens News 7 sports.))

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Andre Agassi rolled to an easy three set victory to reach the quarterfinals Monday.
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On the women's side, fourth seeded Monica Seles topped Jennifer Capriati in straight sets 6-4 and 6-3. During the post match news conference Capriati was asked about her past problems, namely drug and shoplifting charges. She burst into tears when asked if she thought the media was her adversary.
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The catch of the day in one California city was a huge attraction for the holiday weekend...all 986-pounds of it.
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Yesterday, Fishermen Tom Brooks Beach netted nearly one-thousand-pound Mako shark off Santa Barbara Island.
The shark was so big that Brooks had to tow it alongside his boat.
For now, the big fish will be on display at a Redondo Beach restaurant which has a cooler large enough to keep it chilled.
Police say hundreds of people dropped by the restaurant last night to see the shark.

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