Beasley unlikely to halt Adams execution Friday
Gov Beasley said he is unlikely to stop the Friday execution of Sylvester Adams, scheduled for 1 a.m. in Rock Hill following a 1980 murder conviction. Attorneys argue Adams has a troubled background and mental illness, while state officials defend the death penalty and note Adams distorted IQ tests. The case, pursued through more than 20 appeals, has stretched over 16 years and featured defense lawyer David Bruck seeking a new trial.
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York County
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JEDA Under Fire After Audit Finds Problems
Columbia lawmakers spar over the Jobs Economic Development Authority after a Legislative Audit Council report questions the agency’s loans and job claims. Board member Bob Clawson criticizes losses while Gov Beasley contemplates reforms and lawmakers seek options. The audit recommends abolishing JEDA and the Carolina Investment Fund, shifting duties to the Department of Commerce.
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Hellish Week Ahead at Citadel as First Female Cadet Arrives
Shannon Faulkner becomes the Citadel’s first female cadet amid hell week rituals for 600 new knobs. Cadets face wake-up calls, marching drills, strict etiquette, mess hall rules, and daily 30 minute swims to endure the grueling orientation and physical tests.
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Dangerous habit: riding in pickup beds blamed for deaths
A Cherokee County 13 year old died after being thrown 146 feet when a pickup overturned on August 4. Coroner Joe Vinesett warns that riding in pickup beds is extremely dangerous, urging drivers to keep children seated. State statistician William Bloom notes high risk and injuries from rear bed riders. 317 SC accidents last year involved bed riders, with 92 injuries and two deaths.
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Erlier
Cherokee County
Joe Vinesett
Bloom
South Carolina crash sparks debate on bed passengers
A crash injures 92 people with 23 incapacitated as youths defend precautions. Chad Cox and Scott Walker discuss safety while others ride in truck beds. Officials note SC has fewer fatalities but advocates say law changes are repeatedly considered without action. Col Caulder says patrol not lobbying for change.
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Parking Spot Fight Leaves Man Dead in Spartanburg
A dispute over a parking space ended in deaths as Michael Anthony Tony Dill bled to death from stab wounds outside an apartment building. Investigators say Dill was visiting a friend in an eight unit complex and fought with resident Tim McCreary, 35.
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