Presley recalls Hudson River landing and career pivot
Presley, owner of Carolina Pad, recounts the US Airways Flight 1549 water landing with Sully Sullenberger, his flight training after the near death experience, and his post crash life. He details the crash, rescue, hotel stay, and ongoing ties to the pilot community while noting his Cirrus SR22 and tail number M549H.
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Poll finds Clinton favored on honesty and capability in South Carolina
A Winthrop University poll shows 5 of 10 residents call Clinton honest while one third describe Trump the same way. About 55 percent view both unfavorably. 53 percent see Clinton as more capable, 46 percent prefer Trump. Haley approval sits at 57 percent. Graham and Scott maintain their ratings. Economic concerns and racism emerge as top issues amid a presidential race. Obama near 50 percent approval, disapproval close to 50 percent.
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Poll Results Show 3.7 Percent Margin at 95 Percent Confidence
The poll results overall have a margin of error about plus or minus 3.7 percent at 95 percent. Likely voters in the November presidential election show a 4.5 percent margin with a 475 sample size at 95 percent confidence. Phone interviews were conducted on weekday evenings and weekends for landline and mobile users. Maayan Schechter is the Aiken Standard digital news editor. Follow her on Twitter MaayanSchechter.
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Murder case hint of suspect knowing Cochrans
Investigators say the killer likely knew the Cochrans as there was no forced entry after a December press briefing by Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt. Tip lines are 803 507 1437 or aikencountysheriff.org, with anonymous messages welcome. CrimeStoppers Midlands at 1 888 274 6372 also available.
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