Virginia governor delays execution of triple killer
Gov Tim Kaine halted Percy Walton 27 just before his scheduled 9 pm injection at Greensville Correctional Center for three Danville murders in 1996. The delay lasts six months to Dec 8 for independent mental health review after Supreme Court denial of a stay. Walton’s defense cites schizophrenia and inability to grasp death, claiming retardation.
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Stephen Breyer
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Burger King
Supreme Court
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Barton-Lowe nuptials noted with family growth
Charles T. Barton and Lynette Lowe married, announce two children and six grandchildren. Barton, owner of Barton Radiator and Electric, also brings political experience from four years on Aiken County Council where he serves as vice chairman.
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Charles T. Barton
Lynette Lowe
Barton
Aiken
Joel Randall’s wife Jan Randall and a local official profile
Joel Randall married Jan Randall and has two children. He is employed by Wackenhut Security at the Savannah River Site. He has eight years on the Aiken County Council and eight years on the Lower Savannah Council of Governments.
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Joel Randall
Jan Randall
Wackenhut Security
Savannah River
Aiken County
Lower Savannah
Ex-councilman Eyes Return In Graniteville Race
Randall urges retraining for locals to fill trades as building boom continues. He calls for health screenings to push state and federal support, citing chlorine exposure studies in Graniteville to prevent future tragedies and potential spillovers. Contact Philip Lord at plord aikenstandard com.
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Graniteville
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Plord
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Avondale Mills Closure Plan Affects 250 Avondale Jobs
Division notes that about 250 Avondale workers may keep their jobs under Parkdale Mills ownership across three mills. Avondale plans to close 18 mills by July 25 with closings varying by plant due to customer demand. Companywide 3,300 jobs would be lost, though 700 could remain with new owners.
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Avondale
Securities and Exchange Commission
Parkdale Mills
China
Avondale Mills plants deemed unsellable in review
The Avondale Mills property line of plants faces a ruling that the remaining facilities cannot be sold. Officials in Aiken South Carolina indicate market conditions and regulatory hurdles play a role.
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Avondale Mills
Aken Standard
Local horse camp teaches kids about careers and care
Fields recalls students from different schools sharing their experiences at a horse camp where Mary enjoyed riding after a long break. Campers Brain Berry and nine others plus instructors discussed equestrian jobs such as veterinarians and toured local stables with Karen Daily to contact.
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