WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 10/25/99

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Roanoke chooses a new city manager.

Coming up on NEWS 7 tonight: back to-back LIVE reports from Norfolk- -where the winning candidate is from- - and from Roanoke on ill-will created by the selection process.
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And the incumbent Commonwealth's Attorney in Giles County calls it quits eight days before the election.
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Tonight in sports, the Hokies talk about avoiding a letdown after moving up in the polls.
Virginia talks about the opportunity of playing the top ranked team in the nation.
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And Payne Stewart, one of golf's most popular figures is killed today in plane crash in South Dakota.
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The cold weather will moderate as we move into the heart of the workweek, so look for highs near 70 tomorrow. Lows will migrate to the lower forties...

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A long and frustrating search has ended with the selection of a new City Manager in Roanoke.
Today, City Council tapped Darlene Burcham, a deputy City Manager in Norfolk.
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Ellen Qualls spoke with her just a few minutes ago.
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Part of the Natural Bridge landmark is closed to visitors today. Because a tourist was killed there over the weekend.
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83-year-old Louise Cathy was standing beneath the historic bridge, reading a plaque.
Part of the bridge broke loose.
The Georgia tourist was killed when a rock hit her in the head.
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Natural Bridge staff closed the pathway under the bridge.
They're bringing in a rock expert to test the structure's stability.
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The resort's spokesman says nothing like this has ever happened at Natural Bridge.
The tourist was on a bus trip along the East Coast, and stopped to look at the fall foliage.
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He's got the incumbent's edge, but an embattled Southwest Virginia prosecutor says he's bowing out of the race.
Details coming up.
Plus...
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A professional ballet dancer brings his interpretation of the Appalachian Trail to a local school.
We'll show you.
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Garland Spangler wants voters to know-- he's no longer interested in running for a second term as Giles County prosecutor.
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Teresa Hamilton spoke with Spangler this afternoon about his reasons for officially dropping out of the race.
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Keith, it's no secret the past two years have been difficult for Garland Spangler, who's endure his share of publicity over his job performance.
That publicity he says-- had taken a toll on his health.
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Spangler says that's the main reason he's dropping out of the race-- Spangler made the announcement this afternoon, at his office in Pearisburg, surrounded by members of his church.
It's a decision-- Spangler had hinted at last week saying he wasn't sure he was ready to endure the pressure that comes with the job of prosecutor.
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One of the worst moments for Spangler-- came earlier this year when he was reprimanded by a three judge panel for mishandling several criminal cases-- while prosecutor.
Today-- Spangler admitted he's made his share of mistakes but pointed out that while prosecutor his work load continued to increase and that folks need to remember he also had accomplishments.
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(Teresa, is Spangler planning to endorse either of his opponents?)

[Buchanan]

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Pat Buchanan was in Virginia today to begin his latest quest to be president.
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A lifetime member of the Republican party, Buchanan announced that he wants the Reform Party nomination instead.
Buchanan called the two-party system in America a delusion and a fraud. And he said that it's rigged to protect party favorites.
Buchanan may not have a clear shot at nomination, though. Donald Trump also officially joined the Reform party today
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[Patel]

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Another Buchanan County physician has pled guilty to illegally dispensing prescription drugs.
Under a plea agreement, Dan Patel submitted more than two million dollars to go toward restitution, fines, forfeitures and further investigations. Patel also agreed to see no more than 35 patients a day and to provide 100 hours of free care a year to poor patients.

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Blue Chip stocks headed sharply lower today, but not all major averages followed suit. [TAKE DOW & NASDAQ PAGE ]
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More inmates from out-of-state are on their way to a southwest Virginia prison.
Connecticut is sending 500 of its prisoners to Wallens Ridge, near Big Stone Gap.
Last month, New Mexico sent 120 inmates to the maximum security prison.
Virginia's been letting other states use Wallens Ridge, because it had been just half-full.

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A New York City ballet dancer is hiking the whole Appalachian Trail, more than two thousand miles long. Today he made a pit stop in Roanoke to teach people to dance. Tina Tenret shows us the work of Jacques D'Amboise (dam-BWAHZ).
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The dance of Jacques D'Amboise is rooted in the Appalachian Trail.
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Delegate Chip Woodrum showed a li'l rhythm. Senator John Edwards let the kids lead. Even cops got into the act.
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Coming up tonight, we'll see Payne Stewart as his fans in Greensboro remember him. Plus, the Hokies aren't planning on letting down at Pitt.
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And UVa thinks its game with the Hokies may actually help the team this Saturday night against top ranked Florida State.
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We begin tonight with the death of a champion. PGA touring pro Payne Stewart was killed today in a bizarre plane crash in South Dakota. The private leer jet, on which he was a passenger, took off in Orlando this morning heading for Dallas. But the plane never completely turned left. Hours after its scheduled arrival, the plane crashed in South Dakota killing Stewart and the four others on board.
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For local golfing fans who make the yearly trek to Greensboro each spring for what is now the Chrysler Classic, Stewart was a mainstay. He nearly always took part in the celebrity pro-am that highlighted the old days when the tournament was simply known as the GGO. Back in 1995, we caught up Stewart after he had just completed a laughable round with former Murphy Brown star Jay Thomas.
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[vo nat con't] Stewart will be known for that sense of humor, his two US open titles, his 1989 PGA championship and his generosity. Last year he gave a half a million dollars to his home church in Orlando. The man who made it cool to wear knickers in the 90s was 42 years old.
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Stewart is survived by his wife Tracey and two children, a 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son.

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During their off week, the Virginia Cavaliers watched number one ranked Florida State barely escape unranked Clemson 17-14. Can the Wahoos play the Seminoles just as tough? Steve Mason visited with the wrested Cavs today.
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The Virginia Tech Hokies will be looking to stay perfect on the season Saturday when they hit the road to battle Pittsburgh. The Hokies are now third in the nation - their loftiest ranking ever.
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We told you early in the newscast tonight that Roanoke City has appointed a new city manager - the first woman to hold that post in the Star City's history.
Tonight on News 7 at 11 we'll have reaction to the news from other leaders in the area.

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