SC lawmakers weigh 0.08% blood alcohol standard for drunk driving
South Carolina lawmakers debate adopting the 0.08 percent blood alcohol limit by 2004 as federal highway funds hinge on compliance. Critics oppose federal coercion while supporters push for tougher highway safety amid high crash rates and a pending highway safety bill.
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Warrant issued in slaying of church leader. two suspects sought
Police issued warrants for Carlos Antonio Williams and another man in the killing of Benny Leon Davis, the 57 year old bishop and founder of a local faith group. Davis was found shot near his home, authorities say, as searches continued for the other suspect, last seen in Salisbury and East Spencer.
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Neighbor Hero Rescues Resident From Charlotte House Fire
A man described as a hero rescued a neighbor from a burning home on Carmel Road in Charlotte Wednesday night. Firefighters found flames and heavy smoke at the back of the house. Both the rescuer and an occupant were injured and hospitalized at Carolinas Medical Center. The home sustained about $80,000 in damage. names and injury details were not released.
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Mecklenburg sheriff warns of public wanted list plan
Sheriff Jim Pendergraph's office contemplates posting the names of individuals sought in Mecklenburg County. The move aims to prompt voluntary surrender through public exposure despite ongoing efforts to curb crime using online alerts.
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Sheriff to post 30000 names on county site
Pendergraph announced the sheriff’s office will publish nearly 30 000 names and each person’s charge on the county sheriff’s office website. An initial 10 000 names will be online by week’s end, with the remainder added over the following weeks.
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Plans for $200 Million Auto Museum in Charlotte
An international search seeks an architect to design a $200 million Arts and Sciences museum with an auto and racing flavor near Charlotte’s financial district. Bruton Smith of Speedway Motorsports will head a committee to attract 1.5 million visitors annually, aiming for completion before 2003.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on City Street
Police report a man aged between 40 and 50 was hit by a car on a city boulevard Wednesday night. The victim’s identity was not released, with officials citing local media as the source.
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Road ramp closures prompt detours near I 85 and Julian Road
Road watch notes the I-85 North to Julian Road exit and Julian Road to I-85 South entrance will close through mid November. Drivers should use Exit 72 Peach Orchard Road as alternate. Crews bury utility lines on Sharon Road between Fairview and Sharon View and along Fairview from Sharon to Colony. Park Road or Park South Drive serve as Sharon Road detours while Colony helps bypass Fairview Road delays.
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Group backs two thirds cut plan to curb smog at power plants
Environmental groups led by the Sierra Club urge Gov. Hunt to back a proposal to cut smog causing pollutants at 14 coal plants by two thirds. They cite 12,000 comments and 1,200 public hearings, with 97 percent supporting their plan, ahead of the EMC decision on Oct. 12.
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