Wrecks on US 1 Injure Several Travelers
A chain reaction crash on US 1 near Hatcher Funeral Home caused debris and subsequent collisions as two crashes occurred within minutes. James Rowland was hit by Imam Davis Jr while leaving the funeral home, triggering a Toyota Corolla rear collision with a Ford Taurus. Police say seven residents were en route to the Medical College of Georgia when the incidents happened around 7 42 p m Friday.
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Palmetto Tree Symbol Expands From State to National Fame
The palmetto tree, Charleston area emblem since 1777, now appears on shirts, golf balls, badges, and more across South Carolina and beyond. Residents such as Eugene Barron show pride, while retailers report growing sales of palmetto themed items from glasses to tote bags. The symbol honors Sullivan's Island fort and the state flag and seal.
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Aiken considers end to backyard trash pickup plan
City of Aiken may end backyard trash pickup and require residents to use city provided roll carts. Public Works Director Larry Morris proposed the plan at Horizons goals session, noting new rules would shift curbside placement on collection day and affect long standing tradition.
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Last day emotional for outgoing sheriff
Howard Sellers concluded a 10 year tenure as Aiken County sheriff marking a 32 year career in law enforcement. Friends gathered at Simply Salads to offer support for Sellers and his wife Marilyn as he prepares to leave in the middle of his third term for a position with the Department of Homeland Security.
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South Carolina Supreme Court to rule on mentally retarded inmates
Lawyers for six death row inmates and one awaiting trial urge the state Supreme Court to set guidelines to spare lives. They seek a jury based standard for mental retardation, while the state wants legislative rules and judge decisions. The ruling could affect up to 10 inmates on death row.
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