Most Jurors Stand By Verdict In Susan Smith Case
A survey of jurors shows most did not second guess their verdict to convict Susan Smith of murder and life imprisonment for drowning her two sons. Several jurors cited personal histories and continued empathy, with one noting sleepless nights and others defending the mandate despite disagreement.
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Susan Smith
UNION
Ms. Smith
Michael Roberts
Smith
Roberts
John Dunn
Dunn
John D. Long Lake
Michael
Alex
Storm Iris Claims Three Lives in Caribbean Travel
Tropical Storm Iris swept the eastern Caribbean with 65 mph winds, killing two in Martinique and another in Guadeloupe via a river flood. The storm neared 100 miles northeast of St Martin and was moving north at about 10 mph, with potential upgrade to hurricane strength. Forecasters expected no US mainland landfall but issued watches for nearby islands.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Iris
Caribbean
United States
Martinique
Guadeloupe
St Martin
Richard Pasch
National Hurricane Center
Miami
U.S. Virgin Islands
Pasch
Antigua and Islands
British Virgin Islands
Faulkner Drops Out as Citadel Moves on With Women Cadets
Citadel's plan to admit women continues after Ms. Faulkner withdrew from the corps Aug 18. House Speaker Wilkins says lawmakers are not worried about higher costs. Sen. McConnell notes the delay aids Converse University program creation and a federal judge will decide if the civilian alternative is constitutional.
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Wilkins
Greenville
General Assembly
Glenn McConnell
Converse
Faulkner
McConnell
Charleston
First Day Aligned with Excitement at Millbrook School
On the first day of classes, Millbrook students and parents arrived amid light rain as teachers and new classmates greeted them. Principal Michelle Conners said the morning was going well while crossing guards and safety officers aided older students crossing Pine Log Road toward Kennedy Middle and South Aiken High. School zone signs woke drivers to reduced speeds, easing the morning traffic lull.
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Millbrook
Michelle Conners
Pine Log Road
Kennedy Middle
South Aiken High School
Weather toll rises after Jerry storms claim two drivers
The storm Jerry battered the Upstate with heavy rain sweeping a 20 year old, Victoria Cordle, into a swollen creek. A coar plunging into the water caused her death while three others survived. Two fatal crashes in Lexington and Hendersonville linked to the weather. Interstate 85 remained closed for seven hours. Meteorologist John Tomko noted unprecedented rainfall as high schools postponed football games statewide.
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Victoria Marie Cordle
Greer
Coar
John Tomko
National Weather Service
Greenville, Spartanburg
Highway Patrol
Timothy Baughman
Hendersonville
N.C
James W. Dallaire Jr
Lexington
Lexington County
Jerry
Clinic hires staff to expand affordable health care in Aiken County
The clinic emphasizes sliding fee scale access and accepts Medicaid Medicare cash and credit cards. New recruits include Dr Clarence Flanigan Candace Waters and Della Smith joining existing part time Dr Sheila Milot and Dr Gregory Palmer. The director seeks more doctors including a dentist and invites licensed volunteers to help serve very old and very young residents.
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Aiken County
Carolina
Georgia
Clarence Flanigan
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Candace Waters
Della Smith
Sheila Milot
Gregory Palmer
Davis
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Piedmont
Storm
Lated Press
Vauelin
Prisbest
Allmail
Motorola
Perec
Tomer
Audiovox
Aiken
Orangeburg
Grove Park
Pocal
Anlatel Mobile
Sonar Communication Solutions
Sheri
Walkins Welm
C.A.C
Innovative Mortgage Corp
Maza “Verbluft
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