Death penalty trial delayed for David Mark Hill
Circuit Judge Marc Westbrook halted the September 1996 capital case after concluding the Aiken County jury pool was too familiar with the slayings of three DSS workers at the North Augusta satellite office. The trial is rescheduled for January with a jury to be drawn from another county. Hill is accused in the shootings of Timmy Riddle Josie Curry and Michael Gregory during a child custody dispute.
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Marc Westbrook
David Mark Hill
Westbrook
Aiken
Supreme Court
Hill
Department of Social Services
Timmy Riddle
Josie Curry
Michael Gregory
DSS
North Augusta
Family tragedy fuels fight against video poker addiction
Kathie Fowler argues her family’s ruin stems from her daughter’s video poker addiction. Over four years the daughter stole from relatives to feed the habit, pawned jewelry, forged checks, and even broke into the home. After an August incident charges were filed and the daughter was arrested following a bank affidavit of forgery.
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Kathie Fowler
Thad
Booster club mainstay keeps Ridge Spring-Monetta spirit alive
Vickey Soper balances multiple roles at Ridge Spring-Monetta High School as booster club secretary treasurer concessions coach and fundraiser organizer. She notes the district’s limited resources and the booster club funds repairs and upgrades to facilities while highlighting community challenges and dedicated involvement since 1994. Principal Bill Ward credits her with sustaining athletic programs.
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Vickey Soper
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Booster Club
Aiken
Ridge Spring
Monetta
Aiken legislators pledge No to video poker relief
Seven members of the Aiken County legislative delegation signed a pledge vow to uphold the South Carolina Supreme Court ban on video poker and vote against any attempts by the industry to secure relief. The pledge was presented by Sen. Greg Ryberg and will be read at a rally at the Statehouse.
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Aiken County
Greg Ryberg
Statehouse
Nam
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Deci
Sion
Seni
Tommy Moore
Scott Beck
Skipper Perry
Roland Smith
Bill Clyburn
Charles Sharpe
Ryberg
Moore
Treasure Chest owner calls ruling devastating on video poker
Jimmy Martin a North Augusta gaming figure says a court ruling on video poker is devastating and that the legislature may need to revisit the issue. He warns of no legal action if lawmakers do not reopen the matter and believes a referendum would have let citizens vote on video poker. Martin says the referendum was the fairest path to decide the issue and expresses sympathy for industry workers.
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Jimmy Martin
North Augusta
Martin
South Carolina
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Bland Funeral
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