Defense argues case lacks merit amid gun violence trial
Costopoulos dismissed prosecutors as fabricating testimony and urged jurors to recall era violence tied to MLK and RFK. White defendants face charges of first or second degree murder or voluntary manslaughter with life in prison for first degree. Ten men charged. six admitted guilt for shooting at the car or acting as lookouts. another to be tried separately.
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Charter issues arise as two charters begin in Aiken County
The Lloyd Kennedy Charter School serving grades 58 and Midland Valley Preparatory School for grades 5K-6 opened with state per pupil funding but operate independently of the Aiken County School Board. Board chair Dr. John Bradley expressed concern over due process and access to student records, while families report disciplinary problems and limited classroom activities. About 17 students have transferred since August as administrators review procedures and safety measures.
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Aiken County approves Archer pay study and phase in
Aiken County Council unanimously approves adopting the Archer Group pay study to align salaries with public and private sector norms. The plan classifies jobs by factors, sets minimum midpoint and maximum pay, and uses performance to determine raises. Implementation starts in the first full January 2008 pay period with budget planning for future phases. Participants included Osbon McKenzie and Young with executive session attendees Singer and Butler.
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