Death row inmates in Gaston highlighted
History notes state capital punishment since the start, with 369 executions overall. It details methods used from electric chair to gas chamber to lethal injection, gaps in execution, and references specific inmates and dates. it cites a 1946 Gaston execution as the last prior to modern policy.
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Fred Deaton
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Jim Hunt
Lands
Mike Easley
Easley
David Lawson
Kermit Smith
Hunt
Smith
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Attorney General's Office
Debate Over Costly North Carolina Death Penalty
The North Carolina death penalty faces rising costs and lengthy appeals. Former Chief Justice James Exum argues it's not worth it, citing state studies showing capital trials cost millions more and executions occur far after lengthy delays. Officials push for streamlined appeals while defense advocates claim life without parole is a viable alternative.
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North Carolina Resource Center
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Kin Hennis
New Miss America crown goes to Shawntel Smith on 24th birthday
Shawntel Smith the first redhead in 51 years to win Miss America earned about 250000 in future appearance fees plus a 40000 scholarship plus 12000 already won in Miss Oklahoma on her 24th birthday.
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Shawntel Smith
LaCricia
Jury Selection Begins In Mount Holly Slaying Case
Jury selection starts today in the trial of a Mount Holly man charged with the September 10 1993 strangling beating and stabbing death of his 84 year old neighbor. A Gastonia officer previously described as racist told a mostly black congregation that belief in God helped him overcome his past actions. Mayors from across Gaston discuss taxes at Belmont Abbey College after last month’s meeting. Volunteers attend orientation to recruit walkers for the 13th annual Gaston County CROP Walk.
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Tennessee
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Mecklenburg County
Fred Coffey
N.C. Supreme Court
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Mount Holly
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Gaston
Belmont Abbey College
Gaston County
Air Traffic Computers Fail Repeatedly Over Four Months
The nation's air traffic control computers have failed eleven times in four months, disrupting guidance for commercial flights. Concurrently, as Bob Dole campaigned in Indiana for a flag desecration amendment, President Clinton spoke in California delivering mixed signals on the issue.
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Indiana
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Gordon seals Winston Cup title bid with seventh win
Jeff Gordon captured his seventh win of the year, nearly clinching the Winston Cup points title as the Jets upset the Jaguars. Dale Earnhardt would need six wins and top tens in every race to overtake him. The Jaguars fell to the Jets, while the Braves faced the Reds in a potential NL playoff preview.
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Gordon
Dale Earnhardt
Weather forecast for Greater Gaston area
Regional forecast shows highs near 85 to 87 degrees and lows around 64 to 73 with small precipitation chances. Gastonia Greensboro and Hickory expect warm conditions, Wilmington shows 86/73 with 0.20 inch rain. Tuesday offers partly cloudy to clearing skies with temperatures near 79 and 60.
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