Bloody prison riot claims dozens of inmates dead
In Aiken South Carolina on February 5 1980 authorities described a 36 hour prison uprising triggered by inmates imbibing liquor. Survivors recalled a savage execution style violence with beheadings and brutal mutilation. Officials confirmed 35 to 39 deaths with 15 missing as guards and inmates clashed during the worst revolt since Attica.
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Cafeteria Workers Join Chicago Teachers Strike
Principals and non striking staff prepared meals for hungry pupils as cafeteria workers joined the teachers strike despite a judge ordering a return to work. Acting Schools Superintendent Angeline Caruso urged keeping school meals available while Chicago Fire Fighters Union leaders accused city negotiators of stalling and renewed a strike threat.
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South Carolina Braces for Snow as Storm Targets State
A winter storm likely to drop 1 to 2 inches in western South Carolina prompts a winter storm watch. Forecasters expect a fast-moving system from the Gulf to bring snow ending by Wednesday with rain or freezing rain along the coast. Record low temperatures were set in Greer and Charleston as a cold snap continues.
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Gulf of Mexico
South Carolina
Greer
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