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After holiday pause, South Carolina begins scheduling executions again

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-06 08:55:00

SUMMARY: The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of Marion Bowman Jr. for January 31, after a pause for the Christmas holidays. Convicted of murder in 2001, Bowman’s legal team argues he is innocent and that executing him would be unconscionable due to unresolved doubts about his conviction. South Carolina has faced challenges obtaining lethal injection drugs, but recent legislation has enabled executions to resume. Bowman’s lawyers claim he did not receive a fair trial, alleging inadequate legal representation influenced by racial bias. Execution options include lethal injection, electrocution, and a newly included firing squad.

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Lawsuit: Pricing algorithm inflated rental prices across country | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-01-08 11:53:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s Attorney General, along with the federal government and nine states, has filed a lawsuit against RealPage and seven property management companies, alleging they conspired to inflate rental prices through a pricing algorithm. The lawsuit claims landlords shared confidential data about rent pricing and strategies, resulting in higher rents than competitive market forces would dictate. The plaintiffs seek to declare the actions unlawful under the Sherman Act and to dismantle the alleged coordinated anticompetitive practices. Key defendants include RealPage and various property management firms across multiple states. Attorney General Jeff Jackson emphasizes the need for fair rental prices for North Carolinians.

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Jimmy Carter continues to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda ahead of his state funeral

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-08 09:24:00

SUMMARY: Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100 on December 29, is lying in state in Washington for a second day, following his arrival as part of state funeral rites. Biden’s 39th president served from 1977-81, facing economic challenges and international crises before losing to Ronald Reagan. Yet, his legacy has been reassessed positively by historians. Tributes celebrated his faith, public service, and humanitarian efforts. A state funeral at Washington National Cathedral will feature a eulogy by President Biden, with attendance from former presidents. Afterward, he will be buried beside his wife, Rosalynn, in Georgia.

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Latest Timing on Winter Weather

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-01-08 03:40:12


SUMMARY: Today features calm and sunny weather, though temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s overnight. A developing low pressure system off the Texas coast is expected to bring winter weather beginning Friday, with snow likely in the afternoon and the potential for freezing rain or sleet, particularly south of I-85, impacting areas like Greenwood and Abbeville. Snowfall totals could range from half an inch to five inches in mountainous regions, with ice potentially causing slick spots on roads late Friday into Saturday. A hard freeze is expected tonight and Thursday night, setting the stage for rough conditions ahead.

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