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Monday, July 6, 2009

Killer killed (update with name)

by William Christopher on July 6, 2009

in Crime & Courts, News

Investgators say the weapon found on a man killed in a shootout with police in Gastonia, North Carolina matches the gun used in five serial killings in Cherokee County. SLED Chief Reggie Lloyd says he believes the killer is finally off the streets. He stated that the ballistic tests connect the gun found on the Gaston County suspect to the murders in Gaffney, just over 30 miles away. The suspect was identified Monday night as Patrick Tracy Burris.

Lloyd says Burris has an extensive record.  “At this point we’re working backwards to collect evidence and nail this case down.  We’re also confirming his criminal record, not just in the Carolinas, but we believe he has an extensive record in many states.”  [click to continue…]

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Med Association Chief warns against Tylenol overdose

by William Christopher 07/6/09 9:11 PM

Acetaminophen is the leading cause of liver failure in the US. About 200 Americans die from acetaminophen poisoning each year.
The Food and Drug Administration is calling for sweeping safety restrictions on the pain killer, including reducing the maximum dose of Tylenol and eliminating prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet which contain acetaminophen.

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ACC bows to NAACP pressure, pulls tourney out of Myrtle Beach

by Tom Hayes 07/6/09 8:24 PM

The Atlantic Coast Conference has decided to change its plans and will not hold its post season baseball tournament in Myrtle Beach previously scheduled for a three year period beginning in 2011. The NAACP had threatened to stage protests should the tournament remain in South Carolina. Since 2000, the NAACP has called for a boycott [...]

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SLED Chief: We believe the killer is dead

by William Christopher 07/6/09 7:33 PM

Investigators say the weapon found on a man killed in a shootout with police in Gastonia, North Carolina matches the gun used in five serial killings in Cherokee County.  SLED Chief Reggie Lloyd says he believes the killer is finally off the streets. He stated that the ballistic tests connect the gun found on the [...]

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New document shredding law now in effect

by William Christopher 07/6/09 7:06 PM

More provisions of the state’s new law designed to better protect you against identity theft are taking effect this month.
Businesses and organizations that handle sensitive consumer information such as your Social Security number or account information now must make sure that data cannot be used by unauthorized persons when it’s disposed.
“Shredding is certainly the number-one [...]

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