Noted killer Rivera details alleged rapes and murders
Rivera described luring women for photographs and sex, then strangling or injuring them. He claimed to have hurt 150 to 200 women, dumped a victim's clothing, and left a baby at a Georgia welcome center. Victims named include Melissa Dingess and Tabatha Bosdell. FBI testified he targeted women near Augusta and in Aiken County. Rivera faced pretrial hearings with statements expected March 20.
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Wilson
Aiken County
Tiffaney
Interstate 20
Georgia
Tabatha L. Bosdell
Augusta
Columbia County
Fort Gordon
Marni Glista
Christiee Barton
Medical College of Georgia
Rainbow Terrace
Clearwater
Melissa Dingess
Graniteville
FBI
John Gerrity Jr
Dingess
Gerrity
Fire trucks upgrade eyed by volunteer department
Frommer announced new 1000 gallon water capacity pumper trucks with 1200 gpm pumping, 1000 feet of hose, and extra small lines. Bells will not be kept due to cost, trucks will be white for visibility, and volunteers will advertise the old trucks for offers. Expected on the road by end of next week.
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Frommer
Honor Continues for Nikkie Powell at Chukker Creek
Students praise Nikkie Powell for making learning fun and giving second chances while emphasizing her hard work and challenge. Dale Smith, former district top teacher, lauds Powell as a quality educator and a model for Aiken County teachers. David Caver notes Powell’s leadership in educational technology and her caring approach.
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Olivia McNeil
Dale ‘Smith
Chukker Creek
Aiken County
David Caver
Caver
Bush Seeks Broad Tax Cuts as Debt Plan Outlined
President Bush continued tour through Nebraska Iowa Arkansas and Georgia courting moderate and conservative Democrats. He urged quick action on across the board tax cuts while outlining a budget plan to retire 2 trillion of debt and protect Social Security surplus. He promoted a Medicare drug benefit and consumer protections alongside limited but active government.
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Iowa
Arkansas
Georgia
Bush
Ben Nelson
D-Neb
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Renovation Costs Rise as Plans Expand
The district reports revised construction costs at 8.37 million dollars versus 7.98 million planned. Dr Bill Gallman notes plans are excellent yet expensive while examining proposed changes. A board member and citizen discussed teaching creation theory alongside evolution in public schools, with Chuck Tatum citing Christian Law Association arguments.
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Bill Gallman
South Carolina
North Augusta
Chuck Tatum
Christian Law Association
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