Woman freed after two decades in prison
Marie La Pinta, 69, released from Suffolk County jail after prosecutors said she would have qualified for a battered wife defense had the law existed then. Her son Anthony, a lawyer, helped win the overturning of her 1984 conviction for aiding in disposing of her husband Michael La Pinta’s body with co-defendant Leonardo Crociata.
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Lupus Sufferer Graduates Balancing Hospital Life and Ambition
Nealious, a graduating senior at SBHS, battled lupus through weekly doctor visits and hospital stays. She hopes her story inspires others to persevere while planning to study broadcast journalism at the University of South Carolina and pursue Good Morning America someday.
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Demolition Plan at Nuclear Site Faces Safety Debate
A surveillance report questions the demolition program and cites high deactivation costs for two remaining high risk buildings while promising limited annual savings. Environmental Management officials contend worker safety determines demolition order and that training in low risk areas precedes hazardous work.
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Audit urges focus shift in Savannah River Site D and D plan
The DOE Inspector General warns EM to halt nonessential deactivation and decommissioning, re-prioritize facilities by ES H risk, and renegotiate with Westinghouse to accelerate high risk D and D work. Golan cites lessons from Rocky Flats and Fernald as workers gain safety experience before tackling hazardous facilities. Wilma Slaughter notes the IG stands by findings and awaits a revised action plan from EM with a near-term response expected.
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Downtown Aiken outlook for Pendleton Shoppes project
The Shoppes at Pendleton is due for completion in six to eight weeks. Bryant, leasing 1250 square feet to an antiques dealer, expects rapid occupancy as inquiries rise. He seeks more downtown properties to add fresh retail space and improve the Aiken landscape. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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