Lead defense attorney steps down in Atkins murder case
John Delgado resigned as lead defense counsel for Robert F. Atkins after a pre trial hearing. Judge Diane Goodstein granted the motion citing Delgado's potential witness conflict. Atkins faces murder and sexual assault charges in the August 2000 killing of Jessica Carpenter in Aiken County.
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John Delgado
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Diane Goodstein
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Goodstein
Atkins
Aiken High School
Jessica Carpenter
Crosland Park
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General Sessions Court
W. Lawrence Brown
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Aiken County
Diana Holt
Barbara Morgan
AikenToday.com Launch Expands Local News Access
Aiken Standard unveils AikenToday.com a new web portal offering constant updated headlines and multimedia from local and world news. The site aims to serve readers and advertisers with free content initially and premium local stories for $4.99 monthly after an introductory period.
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Aiken County
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Aiken
Three Pelion men plead guilty in federal meth case
Randy Spires David Hamilton and Paul Cureton pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine in the Lexington and Aiken areas. Spires faced a firearm enhancement and potential life sentence, while Cureton admitted to conspiracy and methamphetamine counts with a total possible sentence of seven years. The case stems from labs in homes and a motel during summer 2002, part of Operation Speedtrap involving multiple agencies.
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Randy Gene Spires
David Russell Hamilton
Paul Allen Cureton
Lexington and
Aiken
Spires
Hamilton
Cureton
Lexington
Aiken County
South Carolina
Drug Enforcement Administration
Lexington County Sheriff’s Office
Jackson man charged with gun possession in teen shooting
Vernon Ryans Jr., 18, of Jackson, was charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 21 in connection with the Dec. 30 fatal shooting of 16 year old Justin Brown. Ryans faces potential re imprisonment if found in violation of probation terms while authorities await autopsy and SE L findings.
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Vernon Ryans Jr
South Hankinson Street
Justin Brown
House Circle
Brown
Hankinson Street
Ryans
Aiken County
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
Pete O’boyle
O’boyle
Pp&p
Rushton
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
O’Briant Named Internet Director at Aiken Standard
Tim O’Briant is appointed Internet Director at the Aiken Standard overseeing the Web site and digital initiatives. Publisher Scott B. Hunter stresses local focus and leadership in electronic media while highlighting O’Briant’s background in journalism and media roles. He and his wife Sharyn have two sons and attend South Aiken Presbyterian Church.
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Tim O’briant
Aiken Standard
O’briant
Scott B. Hunter
Hunter
Press and Standard
Florence Morning News
Charlotte Observer
Rock Hill Herald
Francis Marion University
Public Education Partners
Sharyn
South Aikien Presbyterian Church
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