Wise seeks mercy from jury in murder case
Convicted killer Hastings Arthur Wise, 46, awaits sentencing after a September 1997 Phelan plant killing spree left four workers dead. Prosecutors say Wise had murder on his mind and targeted victims, while defense argues the attacks were not planned revenge. Jury to decide punishment. second hearing may challenge malice rulings.
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Hastings Arthur Wise
Wise
Greg Harlow
Beaufort County
Carl Grant
Grant
Barbara Morgan
Phelan
Sheryl Esther Wood
Leonard Ernest Filyan
David Moore
Charles Griffeth
Libyan officer found guilty in Lockerbie bombing trial
A Scottish court convicts Abdel Basset Ali al Megrahi of murder in the Pan Am 103 bombing, 12 years after the attack that killed 270. Co-defendant al Fhimah is acquitted. verdict hailed by some relatives but seeks closure for many victims. US officials vow continued investigation. Prime Minister Blair’s office calls it Libyan responsibility.
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Tony Blair
Libya
Lockerbie
Allegations Against Aiken Officials Dismissed
An Ethics Commission official said bribery charges against three Aiken County elected officials were dismissed. The council members Ronnie Young LaVana McKenzie and Joel Randall faced claims of using ham and turkey gifts for votes. A SLED probe found no wrongdoing and no criminal intent.
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State Ethics Commission
Aiken County
Kathy Hazelwood
Commission
Rick Davis
Greenville
Ronnie Young
LaVana McKenzie
Joel Randall
S.C
Hazelwood
Andrew Marine
Ethics Commission
Council
Barbara Morgan
Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard Unveils New Design and Smaller Format
The Aiken Standard announces a Thursday edition design change to a more readable, compact format with news concentrated into fewer sections. The paper also reduces its page size from 28 inches to 6.45 inches while affirming continued local coverage for Aiken County.
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Aiken County
Defense seeks ban on testimony in Rivera case
Lawyers for Reinaldo J. Rivera, accused of killing four young women, seek to exclude evidence of similar transactions from 29 other women who report encounters. Judge Albert Pickett weighs whether such testimony can go to juries in Richmond and Columbia counties as prosecutors pursue capital murder charges.
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CSRA
South Carolina
Superior Court
Albert M. Pickett
Reinaldo J. Rivera
Pickett
Tors
Richmond
Columbia
Rivera
Tom Galardi
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Augusta
Aiken County
Georgia
Hodges overseeing large staff raises to amplify pay
Gov Jim Hodges faced criticism for big staff salaries during Beasley era and now faces questions as his team receives notable raises. The Herald Journal notes raises from 4 to 18 percent in 1998 and 8 to 25 percent over the past year, led by Valerie Songer who rose to 66 587 dollars. Other officials include Virgie Chambers and Frank Rainwater with double digit increases, highlighting bipartisan scrutiny of state staff compensation.
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Jim Hodges
David Beasley
Hodges
Heraald-Journal of
Valerie Songer
Strator
Virgie Chambers
Health and Human Services Policy
Frank Rainwater
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