Trial to begin today for Vaman charged in S C officer killing
In Columbia South Carolina the death penalty trial of Mikal Deen Manat 23 charged with murder over the July 2004 killing of Orangeburg Public Safety Captain James Myers on a central South Carolina farm opens with pretrial motions. Prosecutors describe a multistate crime spree ending in Satellite Beach Florida with a North Carolina store clerk killing and a violent car chase. Mahdi in custody, weapons, armor found, new security measures noted.
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Judge tosses SCRG ethics suit over school-choice ads
A federal judge in Columbia dismissed SCRG's suit against the State Ethics Commission, finding no complaint or investigation justified, after SCRG demanded political committee filing for radio ads criticizing incumbents. SCRG spokesman Denver Merland said the group would decide in 30 days whether to appeal to the Court of Appeals.
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New legislators start two day orientation in Columbia
Eighteen newly elected lawmakers completed a two day seminar on the basics of being a legislator. Rep Baker Sellers 22 calls the chamber beautiful as freshmen mingle with colleagues. House Speaker Bobby Harrell urges swift relationship building and cross aisle cooperation.
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