Easley denies clemency for condemned North Carolina killer
Gov. Mike Easley denied clemency for 39 year old David Junior Ward sentenced to death for the April 3 1991 murder of Pitt County storekeeper Dorothy Mae Smith. Ward, to be executed by injection at Central Prison, faced a life co defendant Harris who received life. The case drew appeals and requests for delays from lawmakers and Ward’s attorney cited race and responsibility factors.
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Raleigh
Mike Easley
Pitt County
David Junior Ward
Central Prison
Dorothy Mae Smith
Ward
Wesley Harris
North Carolina
Easley
Robert Bacon Jr
Bacon
Marvin Sparrow
Harris
South Carolina attorney general vows crackdown on illegal immigrants
Attorney General Charlie Condon pushes to enlist state officers to enforce federal immigration laws, linking illegal immigration to terrorism concerns. Hispanic leaders warn of profiling and a potential witch hunt, while groups stress lawfulness and civil rights. Condon defends targeting appearances but says he may meet with the community to hear concerns.
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S.C
South Carolina
Charlie Condon
Condon
New York
Washington, D.C
Manuel Gaetan
Gaetan
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S
Aisha Qaasim
Qaasim
Wilfredo Leon
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Son of World Trade Center victim hosts charity golf event
Doug Schroeder of Charlotte plans a small charity golf tournament in memory of his mother Ruth Lapin 53 who died in the 9 11 attacks. Proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to aid local hungry families as donations to food banks decline amid the economy. Schroeder urges others to donate and calls the food bank at 704 376 1785.
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Charlotte
Doug Schroeder
American Red Cross
Girl Scouts
Schroeder
New York
Ruth Lapin
Second Harvest Food Bank
Metrolina
Food Bank
United Way of
Central Carolinas
Becky van Wie
van Wie
Leaders debate security of nuclear plant expansion
A coalition of 12 Orange Durham and Chatham officials urges Carolina Power & Light to reconsider expanding nuclear waste storage at Shearon Harris plant. They demand anti-radiation pill distribution, revised waste handling, and updated evacuation plans citing recent attacks. Gary Phillips says dialogue on safety is needed.
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Shearon Harris
New York
Washington
Orange
Durham
Chatham
Carolina Power & Light Co
Gary Phillips
Chatham County
Twin Trade Towers
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Glen
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Stacy
York
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