Downs Awaiting Competency Evaluation For Capital Murder Trial
Aiken County inmate William Junior Downs remains at the detention center awaiting a competency evaluation before his capital murder trial can proceed in South Carolina. Prosecutor Barbara Morgan says the case, tied to the April 1999 death of 6 year old Keenan O’Mailin found strangled and molested in a North Augusta park, has faced delays as authorities pursue proper mental evaluation.
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Keenan O'Mailin
Obituary notices list names for North Augusta area
Dennis Blake Summers Aiken Jean Paulus Joan Snider Ridge Sorng Linda Richardson Hartwell Garner Emma Baker Miller Margaret Ellen R Burns Sumer Obituary notices 5A
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Aiken
Jean Paulus
Joan Snider
Ridge Sorng
Linda Richardson
North Augusta
Hartwell Garner
Emma Baker Miller
Margaret Ellen R. Burns
Sumer
Thunderstorm Deluge Hits Aiken Edgefield Areas
A severe thunderstorm tore through Aiken and Edgefield counties causing up to two inches of rain and widespread wind damage. Trees and power lines were down, knocking out electricity in scattered areas as forecasters noted drought conditions continue in the region.
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Edgefield
Aiken County
SRS Weather Center
Allen Weber
Laurens Street
Whiskey Road
South Boundary
York Street
Timberland Road
Park Avenue
Clayton Quattlebaum
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China and US agree to remove stranded spy plane
Beijing says the United States may fly in a cargo aircraft to disassemble and recover the EP 3 Aries II spy plane stranded after a collision. A spokesman said the move is "in principle" and consultations will continue on details with no immediate Washington reaction.
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United States
Beijing
Foreign Ministry
Zhu Bangzao
Xinhua
Zhu
Washington
Aiken Keeps Millage Rate At 79 Mills In 2001 02 Budget
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a 31.4 million proposed budget for 2001-2002 and kept the millage rate at 79 mills, matching last year. City Manager Roger LeDuc noted 13 straight years without a tax increase, with three rate reductions over that span due to reassessments and another reassessment planned later this year. The budget shows a 0.8 percent funding rise over the current year.
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Thurmond health takes backseat as Jeffords defect reshapes Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, 98, left the Senate chamber leaning on an aide amid questions about his health. With Sen. James Jeffords switching parties the day’s focus shifts from Thurmond’s frailty to Jeffords’ defection and potential Senate balance shift. Political analysts say Thurmond’s health will be less central to future power calculations.
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Thurmond
James Jeffords
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Washington Watch
Jesse Helms
RNC
Clemson University
Dave Woodard
Lawmakers Seek Common Ground on South Carolina Budget
A conference committee of House and Senate leaders begins work to reconcile differences in the state's 5.6 billion dollar budget. Democrats question their influence as Republicans expect control. members include Harrell, Robinson, Young, Leatherman, and Peeler with Land announcing his appointee soon.
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John Land
Manning
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