Girl Suspected In Beach Carjacking Held At Jetport
Myrtle Beach authorities say a 1 year old girl tied to a May carjacking case arrived from Virginia and resisted police at the jetport Twilight. Detective Matthew Twigg wrestled her to the ground as she kicked and bit him. The girl faces charges including assault with intent to kill carjacking grand larceny and armed robbery. She is being held in a juvenile facility in Columbia with further charges possible.
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Dan Sanders
Tabor City
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Pennsylvania
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Columbia
Citadel may allow women cadets if judge rules for Faulkner
In Charleston, U.S. District Judge C Weston Houck eyes Shannon Faulkner’s sex discrimination suit against The Citadel. If favored, plan to admit Faulkner within two weeks could open limited openings for other women, with dorm and privacy changes anticipated.
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Virginia Military Institute
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Aiken approves city water rate hike to fund repairs
The City of Aiken votes unanimously to amend the budget increasing fire protection fees from 24 to 36 monthly dollars and approves a 12 percent overall utility rate hike to fund a depreciation account. City residents pay 3.46 more monthly. out of city customers 6.92 more. Council split on the move with four in favor and four against. Thompson says the hike will raise 1.3 million annually, about 700 thousand of which funds immediate water and sewer system repairs. Agnes Brown voiced concern as a senior on a fixed income.
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Aiken
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Perry
Steven T. ‘Thompson
Thompson
Record Heat Linked to Bermuda Highs in Augusta
Weather experts warn the heat will linger into September with above average temperatures. July 1993 set a new high in Augusta at 100.3 degrees daily high, and the July average reached 86.3 degrees. Forecasts call for highs in the low to mid 90s Wednesday through Saturday with overall above normal temps for the period.
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Robbery Victim Shot in Front of Son dies in Maryland
John Reiner owner of Number One Market died June 6 from a gunshot wound to the lower back after a robbery gone wrong. Police say three males, angered by a small take, opened fire in front of his son Sparky as they fled. Glanton and Miles were chased on I 95 and are in custody. Lt Hoffman cites uncertain arraignment timing for a youth implicated in the case.
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Miles
John Reiner
Number One Market
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South Carolina GOP to put three questions on August ballot
State leaders plan to place three questions on the Republican primary ballot. Should term limits for elected officials be enacted Should the Confederate flag be removed from the State House Should homeowners and business property taxes be eliminated. The party says it is not promoting an outcome and invites all voters to participate on August 9.
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McMaster
South Carolina
DUI convictions in other states upheld by court
South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that out of state DUI convictions can be counted to determine if a SC DUI charge is a first or subsequent offense. The decision, affecting Lee Tennyson who pled guilty in Aiken County, notes amendments allow enhanced penalties for prior convictions from other states. Four justices agreed with Chief Justice Harwell not voting.
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Supreme Court
South Carolina
Lee Tennyson
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High Court
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Judge weighs abuse claims in South Carolina juvenile prisons
A federal suit led by lawyer W. Gaston Fairey on behalf of six youths alleges abusive treatment in DJJ facilities. More than 200 youths were tear gassed last year for minor infractions as trial unfolds, with prosecutors noting moves to community treatment and capacity fixes. The case scrutinizes conditions, education time, and facility reforms as testimony from USC psychology Professor Ron Prinz supports youths’ beliefs about harsh living conditions.
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South Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice
W. Gaston Fairey
U.S
Joseph Anderson Jr
Department of Youth Services
Edward Woodward Jr
DJJ
University of South Carolina
Ron Prinz
Falling Gasoline Prices Offset Increase In Food
Washington consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in May as falling gasoline prices and air fare reductions offset higher food costs. Energy costs fell 1 percent marking a two year plus low, while food rose 0.3 percent. Retail sales dropped 0.2 percent in May, reinforcing slowing economy signals and keeping Fed policy on hold. Gasoline prices fell 1.8 percent in May, the best showing since last June, with natural gas down 2 percent.
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