Widow sues plane makers over Hilton Head fatal crash
The widow of Robert Gary Jones sues Teledyne Continental Motors, Hartzell Propeller, Lancair International, Penn Yan Aero Service, and owner Edward Smith for wrongful death and negligence. Jones, 38, was killed March 15 when a kit plane lost a propeller and landed on a Hilton Head Island beach while Jones listened to an iPod. The suit faults design, testing and warnings and seeks unspecified damages.
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South Carolina candidates spar over taxes and leadership
Rob Miller rejects Pelosi as House speaker and opposes new taxes, urging extension of Bush-era cuts until reforms pass. Trey Walker joins Nikki Haley campaign staff as senior adviser. ACLU sues Berkeley County jail over Bible-only inmate reading policy. Bennettsville lifts water advisory after Mohawk Industries spill. Chester sees second murder charge from nightclub shooting. two dead, four hurt.
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Walk to School Day draws about 50 thousand participants
Thousands of South Carolina students educators and parents joined International Walk to School Day. The state Transportation Department estimated about 50 000 walkers from over 100 schools participated with Safe Routes to School Program promoting safer walking routes and increased child activity.
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