Jury selection starts in trial for hotel fire
In Greenville a 37-year-old man stands trial for arson that killed six at the Comfort Inn in January 2004. A juror says death penalties can apply beyond murder in horrendous crimes against children. Prosecution seeks the death penalty as Preston Hans faces trial. jury selection spans the week into August at the federal courthouse.
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Greenville News
Preston Hans
Haas
Comfort Inn
Interstate 385
Allison Lorraine Barfield
North Augusta
North Augusta High School
Athens
Hans
Melba Leshawn Canty
Federal
Arrests in Death of Barnwell Pastor at Edisto River
William Allen Owens and Harriet Renee McKinney were arrested in the July 6 shooting death of Phillip McCreary Sr., 51, an associate pastor at Macedonia Baptist Church. McCreary was found near a fishing spot along the Edisto River. no motive or relation disclosed. Authorities did not release details on suspects’ connection or vehicle theft.
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Barnwell, S.C
Barnwell County
William Allen Owens
Williston
Harriet Renee McKiney
Pittsville
Phillip McCreary Sr
Edisto River
McCreary
Macedonia Baptist Church
Critics question booster hoses at Sofa Super Store fire
Charleston fire chief and others dispute use of small booster lines during the June 18 Sofa Super Store blaze in which nine firefighters died. Photos show booster hoses inside the building while leaders say they were used for cooling equipment and as lifelines, not to attack the fire. Some officials argue boosters offer less firepower and can endanger crews, while others defend their utility in overhaul and rapid access.
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Sofa
Rusty Thomas
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Chettrac
Mount Pleasant
Isle of Palms
Greenville
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Dayton
Ohio
Jamy Cote
Nce
Charleston Fire Department
High court rules for newspaper in FOIA case
South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously held FOIA allows citizens to learn public officials activities. It ordered Spartanburg District 7 to release names of five semifinalists and two finalists for the superintendent job, citing state law requires final three names. The decision drew praise from media advocates and criticism from the district’s attorney who said the law is ambiguous.
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Supreme Court
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Herald- Journal
Bill Rog
Carlos Johnson
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