Firing squad debate rises as South Carolina eyes executions
Death penalty experts say firing squads offer quick, decisive death and may gain traction after SC moves toward reuse amid secrecy around protocols. Advocates cite reliability over older methods while critics warn of violence and botched outcomes.
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Protesters target Tesla showrooms over Musk governance purge
Crowds gathered outside Tesla showrooms across the United States and in parts of Europe to protest Elon Musk’s leadership and the creation of a DOGE agency. The action aimed to pressure the billionaire amid declines in Tesla sales and involved supporters including celebrities and lawmakers.
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Polo polo fans flood arena amid final Triple Crown stop
Spectators from Philadelphia and Kansas City describe their first polo experiences at Pacers and Polo in Aiken. Fans, including Rachel Gould and Dina, praise the area and the sport as Broken Taco edges Stella Artois 9-7 to close the Triple Crown slate. The Aiken Polo Club eyes a spring season kickoff two weeks away as part of the region's polo tradition.
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Aiken County expands detention center to add 150 beds
The four new dorms raise the center's capacity from 317 to 467 with 150 additional beds. Inmates began moving in April, and the expansion aims to improve safety, living conditions, and allow new rehabilitation programs. The project, designed by Moseley Architects and built by R.D. Brown Contractors, is funded via the American Rescue Plan Act.
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