Local student Sloan earns perfect ACT score and college momentum
Andrews, Sloan's chemistry and physics instructor, praises his brilliance and persistent work ethic. Sloan plans to major in physics, aiming for a doctorate and a career as a physicist at a research university or government program. He is applying to MIT Caltech UNC Chapel Hill College of Charleston University of Iowa and others. He notes the ACT composite compares to a 21 national average for 2000 graduates.
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Highway safety measures face mixed support in state policy
Senate Transportation Committee chair Senator Joe Wilson backs primary seat belt enforcement but faces opposition from lawmakers who fear privacy and freedom curbs. Governor Hodges promotes the plan, while Speaker David Wilkins notes rising highway death concerns aiding its chances. A separate bill would require new drivers to retake tests after license revocation and close loopholes in child safety seat laws for 4 and 5 year olds. Senator Luke Rankin argues safety seats reduce injuries, and Rep. Jake Knotts pushes for more state troopers.
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Beaufort County to provide jury for capital case
About 300 Beaufort County residents were summoned as the minimum panel for a capital punishment trial. The state has five strikes and defense ten before seating. A court spokesman said judges and attorneys have worked 12 hour days to qualify jurors amid pre trial publicity concerns. Wise is charged with forcing entry and killing four people. several others were wounded. York County also provided a panel for a related murder trial last March.
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