Bombing Trial Gets Ready to Go to Jury
The bombing trial moves toward closing arguments as prosecutors and defense prepare for jury deliberation. Key witnesses have testified, with jurors expected to weigh motive, method, and potential sentencing in the case.
Italian artist Valentini visits Aiken for Orvieto delegation
In his first U S Carolina Aiken appearance, Italian abstract artist Livio Orazio Valentini spoke at the University of South Carolina Aiken. He described his art through interpreter Erika Pauli, showing works from spiritual pieces to bold color transformations and a copper angel. Valentini discussed his wartime experiences and his role in Orvieto’s art institute while noting that culture is as vital as bread. The Orvieto delegation, part of Partners in Friendship, arrives next week for planned exchanges.
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Churches challenge beer and wine permit near church
Bath United Methodist Church leader says council will meet to discuss action against state ruling allowing Mac’s Video to obtain a beer and wine permit for a business next to the church. Judge Ralph King Anderson II ordered the permit with conditions on parking and a restaurant, plus approval for video machines.
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Stella Locklair
Revenue
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Elections bump two blacks from House
In a Tuesday special election, two black incumbents were ousted by white Republicans in South Carolina, altering the balance after prior redistricting aimed at creating majority-black districts. College of Charleston analyst Bill Moore notes the coalition's impact on Black and white party representation and influence.
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Traces of radiation found in SRS truck
Westinghouse spokesman Will Callicott reported slight radioactivity spots found in the bed of a Savannah River Site transport truck during a routine check. He said the traces were minor with no major risk and occurred as the vehicle carried contaminated equipment to a decontamination facility, delaying workers.
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Obituary notices and lottery results listed on page 2B
Obituary notices reference Huey Boyd Jackson Eulie Brayboy Louise Davis Hartwell Ga Mary Elizabeth Robinson Hampton Va Ophelia Sullivan Bath along with Wednesday Pantany lottery numbers 8 5 16 18 20 28. The brief items list names and cities in a local classifieds obituary section.
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Budget panel could save $32 million in state funds
The South Carolina Budget and Control Board could save up to 32 million dollars, per a KPMG Peat Marwick audit. Proposals include merging sick leave and vacation into personal leave with a five day cut, funded by a 13.5 million short term disability policy, plus a purchase card program and expanded prescription drug discounts. The board cautions data realism and further review of leave projections.
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