Homicide case reopened after 2001 beating death
Aiken County investigators say Wigfall's death last month prompts reopening the 2001 assault case. Chief Deputy Dwayne Courtney notes new evidence could be pursued, while Solicitor Barbara Morgan cites lack of witnesses as a dilemma for prosecutors.
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Auditor alleges demotion after safety audit at Los Alamos lab
Don Brown, a quality assurance auditor hired in 2003 at Los Alamos National Laboratory, says he was demoted in fall 2004 for audits critical of lab safety and security. He cites defects in welds at the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Building and a missing QA program for missile components, and calls for his old job or a similar position.
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Ash Wednesday reflections focus on forgiveness and Lent
The sermon and service highlight Ash Wednesday as a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice. Parishioners like Pam Miller and Carolyn Tucker reflect on repentance, Ashes, and the path to Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter through the Lenten season.
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Burke murder trial set with death penalty option
In Burke’s murder and kidnapping case in Richmond Superior Court Judge Albert M. Pickett scheduled the trial with the jury to choose among death, life or life without parole. District Attorney Danny Craig seeks the death penalty based on four aggravating factors including burglary, torture, and the killings during the commission of another capital felony. Burke is represented by Peter Johnson and Robert Westin. hearings on admissibility of Burke’s statements and further pretrial arguments are planned. Erin Brooks at the Aiken Standard can provide updates.
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Peter Johnson
Augusta
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South Carolina to Upgrade Arsenal with Local Workforce
About 175 workers at Verenes Industrial Park in South Carolina produce 700 armor component parts for the armored vehicle. Parts made in Aiken include hatches and drive housings and ship to York Pennsylvania for final assembly. Senator DeMint praises the SC conversion effort benefiting front line troops.
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Verenes
Aiken
York
South Carolina
DeMint
Philip Lord
Plord
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