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A Method to Apply Zavitsas’ Aqueous Electrolyte Model to Multicomponent Solutions and its Equivalence to Zdanovskii’s Rule
THERMODYNAMICS AND MOLECULAR-SCALE PHENOMENA Jacob G.
A Review of Sodium Nitrite Solubility in Water and Physical Properties of the Saturated Solutions
The solubility of sodium nitrite (NaNO2) in water is important to many industries, including those of heat pumps, oil extraction, and the management of alkaline nuclear waste. This study reviews solubility data for NaNO2 in water between the freezing point (−19 °C) and boiling point (128 °C) of a saturated solution. The temperature of the transition between the hemihydrate and anhydrous NaNO2 solid phases occurs at ca. −5 °C.
CMPD officer reflects on one year since George Floyd's killing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A year after George Floyd's murder, a Charlotte police officer is reflecting on what has changed with police work in the city. In 2019, CMPD Officer Darrion Eichelberger left the force. Eichelberger said he felt he was done and was tired of handling the stress of the job. So, he watched from the sidelines in the summer of 2020 as America, and specifically CMPD, reacted to protests of George Floyd’s death. It spurred him to return to the badge.
Charlotte councilman says continued trauma taking a toll
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte city councilman with a history of activism for racial justice causes said after recent events, he understands why people are exhausted in the push for equality and reform. Braxton Winston, elected in 2017 and then reelected in 2019, rose to political prominence during protests over the shooting death of Keith Scott. Scott was shot by Charlotte police in September 2016, sparking protests and civil unrest.
Dozens of Mecklenburg County Deputies Helping Protect Washington, D.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As President-elect Joe Biden became President Biden on the steps of the United States Capitol, he was defended in part by representatives from North Carolina.
Getting There: Biking Through Uptown
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Queen City could soon be a biking city if Sustain Charlotte has anything to say about it. The organization, focusing on changes to the community which lead to a more equitable, healthy, and vibrant future, is celebrating a city project expected to be completed in late 2021. The City of Charlotte is set to start construction on phase 2 of the Uptown Cycle Track, which will add a protected bike lane to portions of 5th and 6th Streets.
VERIFY: Does affordable housing bring more crime?
Recent national studies and local housing authorities directors say the answer might surprise you. Neighbors said they were worried the project would bring more crime. Jacob Reynolds set out to Verify whether affordable housing projects actually do bring more crime. To Verify if affordable housing projects bring more crime, we talked to Macon-Bibb County Housing Authority CEO Michael Austin. We also looked at three nationwide studies published within the last decade.
Jury finds one of the teens accused of killing Sam Poss guilty
A Houston County jury has found Dakota White, one of the two teens accused of killing 18-year-old Sam Poss, guilty on all counts. White was charged with malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, concealing the death of another and tampering with evidence. Prosecutors called two final witnesses Wednesday morning. The first was an 18-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri who met White years ago while playing video games online.
Trial begins for second Perry teen accused of killing Sam Poss
The trial for the second man accused of killing Perry teen Sam Poss, 20-year-old Brandon Warren, began Tuesday. Dakota White, the other defendant in this case, was found guilty on all six counts against him last week -- those charges included malice and felony murder. Warren is charged with the same six, including the two murder charges and two other counts of aggravated assault.
Virtuoso: reckoning with nihilism
Yelena Moskovich's new novel is a morally complex exploration of doomed love. Share Topics Books Culture Feminism Virtuoso, by Yelena Moskovich, a Paris-based Ukrainian-American writer, has been hailed as a ‘bold feminist novel’.
Attorneys say abolishing common law marriage will help clear legal gray areas
NEWS The South Carolina Supreme Court abolished common law marriage this week The state Supreme Court has abolished common law marriages in South Carolina. Before the ruling, couples who lived together and met other legal standards could be considered married without a license. However, with the ruling, a license will be required for all new marriages. Justice Kaye Hearn wrote in her opinion that shifting social norms leave people unconcerned when couples live together.
SC Lawmaker: Don't bet on legalized gambling
MONEY Republican representative says no 'appetite' on their side of the aisle to bring legalized gambling to the state COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Palmetto Forum for Gaming Studies met with lawmakers this week in Myrtle Beach to discuss potential legalized gambling. The nonpartisan organization is taking a closer look at both the negative and positive impact of the industry for the state, according to its website.
Case against ex-Richland Co. Recreation Commission head continued indefinitely
NEWS State Attorney General's office says no new date scheduled at this time COLUMBIA, S.C. — James Brown III, the ex-Richland County Recreation Commission head, was set to be in court Tuesday for jury selection. However, the South Carolina Attorney General's office says the case is continued indefinitely and did not provide a new date.
Famously hot this summer? Tips to keep your AC running
NEWS Whether renting or a homeowner, we have the tips and laws you need for your air conditioning COLUMBIA, S.C. — In an area known for being ‘Famously Hot,’ we want you to know your rights as a renter if your air conditioning unit breaks. We also wanted to give homeowners tips to keep their air conditioning unit running and in good working order. Cool Care Heating & Air owner Teresa Wardlaw said they've been busy responding to calls from homeowners since late April.
History of shark bites in South Carolina
NEWS The state's had hundreds of bites since 1837, but none fatal since the mid-1800s COLUMBIA, S.C. — With thousands headed to South Carolina beaches this summer, WLTX wanted to know the likelihood swimmers might run into sharks. There have been 101 shark attacks in the state since 1837, according to the University of Florida International Shark Attack File. A majority of those attacks have come in Charleston, Horry, and Beaufort counties.
'Firing squad' death penalty bill stalled in SC House committee
CRIME The bill, which passed the Senate, would allow inmates to choose electrocution, lethal injection, or a firing squad After Lexington County father Timothy Jones Jr was sentenced to death last week for the murders of his five kids, there’s renewed focus on a proposed death penalty Senate bill in the South Carolina Statehouse. Senate Bill 176 would make death by electrocution the default death penalty option in the state instead of lethal injection.
Eight months later: The effects of Hurricane Florence as another season approaches
HURRICANE-FLORENCE As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, is the coast and Pee Dee region ready for another summer? COLUMBIA, S.C. — Eight months ago, Hurricane Florence lashed the state with rain and wind for days as it slowly lost strength. Myrtle Beach, Conway, Marion, Dillon, and other spots were caught in the path and were largely deserted, at some points flooded, and left with millions of dollars in damage.
Jones Jr. trial set to start Tuesday afternoon
CRIME After two weeks of jury selection, opening statements are expected Tuesday afternoon COLUMBIA, S.C. — The trial of the accused killer of five is set to start Tuesday afternoon after two weeks of jury selection. The 18-person jury, made up of 10 women and 8 men will decide Jones' guilt or innocence in the murder of his five children. Prosecutors allege Jones killed the children in August of 2014 before dumping the bodies in another state. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for Jones.
House budget amendment would return teacher-student ratios in SC schools
EDUCATION The amendment, which failed in earlier attempts, succeeded late Tuesday night COLUMBIA, S.C. — Representative Russell Ott, (D) Calhoun, managed to get approval on a House budget amendment to return mandated teacher-student ratios to South Carolina schools. Ott's amendment, which passed 99-10 on Tuesday, deletes an existing budget proviso that relaxed the state's mandated ratio. The proviso was added during the recession in the late 2000s, according to lawmakers.
Jury selection continues for accused killer of five children
CRIME Lexington County Court has questioned more than 50 potential jurors in six days in the case of Timothy Ray Jones Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. — After the sixth day of jury selection in the case against Timothy Ray Jones Jr., Lexington County judge Eugene Griffith has approved more than 20 potential jurors. Jones is accused of killing his five children, aged 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8, back in August of 2014. More than 30 other potential jurors have been excused or disqualified for a wide variety of reasons.
Parade of Democratic presidential hopefuls continues with South Bend mayor
NATIONAL-POLITICS Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the latest Democratic hopeful to visit South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — Another Democratic presidential hopeful visited the Midlands on Saturday. South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg held a campaign event in downtown Columbia on Saturday afternoon. Organizers said the crowd was about 300 strong and called it an opportunity to meet and hear from the potential 2020 candidate directly.
Jury selection set to continue into second week for man charged with killing his 5 kids
CRIME So far, the Court has qualified just more than a dozen potential jurors COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jury selection continued steadily on Friday as defense attorneys and prosecutors continued to question potential jurors for the man charged with killing his children nearly five years ago.
Jury selection slow in Jones case
LOCAL Lawyers on both sides spent hours questioning two potential jurors out of more than 160 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jury selection in a Lexington County courtroom crawled through its second day in the case of Timothy Ray Jones Jr. Investigators and prosecutors allege Jones killed his five children in August of 2014. At the time, Jones’ children were 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8-years-old.
Jury selection begins in case against Timothy Jones
LOCAL Monday began a potentially days-long process to select a jury for the 5-count murder trial against Timothy Ray Jones Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a crowded courtroom in the Old Lexington County Courthouse, Judge Eugene Griffith read the indictments against Timothy Ray Jones Jr. In those indictments, it was alleged Jones strangled four of his children and injured the 5th, causing death. The indictments claim the murders happened sometime between August 28 and August 29, 2014.
Harpootlian calls Panthers tax break bill 'vanity project' for Governor McMaster
LOCAL The Senator says the Governor wants 'NFL bling' COLUMBIA, S.C. — State Democratic Senator Dick Harpootlian, Richland, is continuing to raise his concerns over a proposed bill that would give tax breaks to professional sports teams. The bill is an attempt to lure the Carolina Panthers to build a practice facility and headquarters in York County.
SC Senator endorses Biden as Warren visits Statehouse
POLITICS It was a busy day for presidential politics in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — Before former Vice President Joe Biden (D) even announced his presidential run, state Senator Dick Harpootlian (D) endorsed him in the Statehouse lobby. Biden is expected to announce his run for the presidency this week. "I mean I wanted Joe Biden to run in 2016, he suffered a personal tragedy with the death of his son. He is ready to run, I'm endorsing him, I'm going to help him every way I can.
Senator wants tolls on I-95 in South Carolina
TRAVEL One of the sponsoring senators says tolls could bring millions for I-95 projects COLUMBIA, S.C. — If a Senate budget proposal stays in the final bill, tolls could be coming to select portions of Interstate 95. The budget amendment, included in the approved Senate budget, mandates the state to move forward with a plan to add tolls to the highway. I-95 runs through the entire eastern portion of the state, connecting Georgia and North Carolina.
Senator wants tolls on I-95 in South Carolina
TRAVEL One of the sponsoring senators says tolls could bring millions for I-95 projects COLUMBIA, S.C. — If a Senate budget proposal stays in the final bill, tolls could be coming to select portions of Interstate 95. The budget amendment, included in the approved Senate budget, mandates the state to move forward with a plan to add tolls to the highway. I-95 runs through the entire eastern portion of the state, connecting Georgia and North Carolina.
Budget item could bring tolls to I-95 in South Carolina
TRAVEL One of the sponsoring senators says tolls could bring millions for I-95 projects COLUMBIA, S.C. — If a Senate budget proposal stays in the final bill, tolls could be coming to select portions of Interstate 95. The budget amendment, included in the approved Senate budget, mandates the state to move forward with a plan to add tolls to the highway. I-95 runs through the entire eastern portion of the state, connecting Georgia and North Carolina.
Gov. McMaster signs 'Industrial Hemp Farming' bill into law
MONEY The bill allows more farmers across the state to farm the plant for thousands of uses COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Wednesday that he said will be good for farmers and industry across the state. The bill, officially House Bill 3449, allows more farmers to grow industrial hemp as long as they have a hemp license with the State Department of Agriculture.
Businesses pleased with tournament crowds, some hoped it had been more
COLUMBIA-TOURNAMENT Businesses calling it a win after crowds leave Columbia COLUMBIA, S.C. — After six games, eight teams, hundreds of hotel reservations, and a full tournament weekend, Columbia started the week recovering from March Madness. But the question is, did businesses feel the tournament’s impact lived up to the hype? “The weekend went great, we were able to increase our sales and our cuts by about 50 percent,” said Timothy Doe, a downtown business owner.
Bill introduced to require carbon monoxide detectors in new SC homes
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The bill would require a detector in every new home and recent remodels COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Senator Darrell Jackson introduced a bill this week that would require carbon monoxide detectors in all new homes built across the state. The move comes after Calvin Witherspoon and Derrick Roper died in January at the Columbia Housing Authority's Allen Benedict Court property due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Changes expected to proposed Senate bill that would remove housing authority boards in emergencies
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The bill, introduced by a Richland County senator, is in response to the two deaths at Allen Benedict Court. COLUMBIA, S.C. — In January, Derrick Roper and Calvin Witherspoon died at the Columbia Housing Authority Allen Benedict Court property due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A day later, the entire property was evacuated. Since then, WLTX has reported on maintenance issues at the property and other residents' concerns.
Columbia hotels prepared for booking mayhem of March Madness
COLUMBIA-TOURNAMENT The NCAA alone has already booked 3,000+ nights at eight Columbia hotels. COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a few weeks, thousands of college basketball fans will descend on Columbia for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Hotels downtown and across the Midlands are hoping those fans bring the money and excitement with them no matter whom they're rooting for at Colonial Life Arena.
State lawmakers push bill to keep guns out of criminals' hands
CRIME The bill would bridge a gap between federal and state law that law enforcement says is dangerous COLUMBIA, S.C. — State lawmakers and law enforcement agencies in the Midlands want to make it harder for criminals to get their hands on guns. They're pushing a new proposed South Carolina House bill, which they said would close a dangerous enforcement gap between federal and state law. “We need help, we got too many people that are dying from gun violence.
After viral post, what do airline policies say about passengers with medical conditions?
TRAVEL After a woman posted she was removed from a flight, we asked the airlines how the decisions are made COLUMBIA, S.C. — After a mom's viral Facebook post about being removed from an American Airlines flight with her son, WLTX checked airline policies about flying with medical conditions. The woman wrote she and her son were removed due to a genetic skin condition. Two of America's biggest airlines, Delta and American Airlines explained their policies.
Ex-Fifth Circuit Solicitor pleads guilty to using public money for hotels, trip
LOCAL Dan Johnson admitted to using a Bank of America Credit card in 2016 for personal expenses. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) — The former chief criminal prosecutor in Columbia has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud. Dan Johnson appeared Tuesday afternoon at the federal courthouse in downtown Columbia, where he admitted to the crime. Johnson used to lead the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's office, which prosecutes all criminal cases in Richland and Kershaw Counties.
More than 100 displaced Allen Benedict Court families still searching for housing
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT Columbia Housing Authority says 123 families are still searching for a new home after Allen Benedict deaths COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Housing Authority says more than a hundred displaced families at a public housing complex are still searching for a permanent home. Calvin Witherspoon and Derrick Roper died at the Allen Benedict Court apartments in January due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Will Gilbert Walker receive state pension?
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT On social media, many of you asked if retiring Executive Director Gilbert Walker would receive state benefits COLUMBIA, S.C. — After Columbia Housing Authority Executive Director Gilbert Walker announced his retirement Thursday, many of you had questions. In Facebook comments, some viewers asked about Walker's retirement and if he would receive pension payments.
Displaced Allen Benedict resident says confusion continues with permanent housing alternatives
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The man and his attorney claim the Columbia Housing Authority is not allowing families and friends into information sessions, Housing Authority says that's not the case COLUMBIA, S.C. — A displaced Allen Benedict Court resident and his attorney say there is still confusion over permanent housing options a month after two deaths at the apartments. On January 18th, all 411 residents at Allen Benedict were evacuated due to the living conditions at the property.
Proposed SC bill would allow cities to dissolve housing authority boards during emergencies
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The bill would allow local governments to take over housing authorities after 'hazardous conditions' or deaths COLUMBIA, S.C. — WLTX is taking a Deep Dive into a state bill proposal that would allow local governments to take over housing authorities in emergency situations, such as the one at Allen Benedict Court. “It is hard to manage the Titanic after it hits the iceberg,” said Sen. Darrell Jackson in his office.
EMS radio recordings describe moments after Derrick Roper was found in his apartment at Allen Benedict
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The radio transmissions give a clearer picture of what happened on the morning of January 17, 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C. — WLTX is getting a clearer picture of what happened on the morning of January 17th when two men were found dead in their Allen Benedict Court apartments. Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WLTX obtained the EMS radio recordings from the morning and afternoon of January 17, 2019. The recordings stretch from about 9:40am to just before 1:00pm.
Deep Dive: allegations in 4th lawsuit against Columbia Housing Authority
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT The allegations claim apartment mismanagement and inaccurately collected funds. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Incorrect charges for rent and utilities and mismanagement of subcontractors at Allen Benedict Court are just some of the claims in a new lawsuit. WLTX is taking a deeper dive into allegations laid out in the most recent civil lawsuit filed against the Columbia Housing Authority.
A closer look at the organizational structure of the Columbia Housing Authority
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT After City Council makes appointees to CHA, who's in control? COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recent weeks, there has been some question about the organizational structure of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) and how it operates in relation to the City of Columbia. WLTX's Deep Dive team took a closer look into the Authority's organization and how it operates. First, the Columbia City Council appoints commissioners to the Columbia Housing Authority Board.
Two Columbia Housing Authority board members resign
LOCAL The resignations come as investigations continue into two deaths at Allen Benedict Court COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Columbia Housing Authority board members announced their resignations Wednesday at a special called meeting. The resignations come after two deaths at the Allen Benedict Court apartment complex last month. Derrick Roper and Calvin Witherspoon died in their apartments due to carbon monoxide poisoning and were found deceased on January 17.
Columbia Housing Authority Director claims he did not know CO detector requirements
ALLEN-BENEDICT-COURT At a special called meeting, Director claims he did not know of requirement for carbon monoxide detectors COLUMBIA, S.C. — At a special called meeting of the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Director Gilbert Walker said they will put carbon monoxide detectors at every CHA property that uses gas utilities or appliances.
Deep Dive: Work orders for deceased resident's apartment
LOCAL WLTX reviewed several work orders for the Allen Benedict Court J-1 apartment COLUMBIA, S.C. — The WLTX Deep Dive team is taking a closer look at the history of work orders in the J-1 apartment at Allen Benedict Court. It's the apartment where Columbia Police found deceased resident Derrick Roper on January 17th. Roper died along with a resident in apartment J-3, Calvin Witherspoon. Roper and Witherspoon died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Richland County coroner.
9 Allen Benedict Court families approved for Section 8 leases
NEWS One displaced resident says the process has been confusing COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Housing Authority says they’ve handed out 159 of the Section 8 vouchers. They plan to complete handing out the vouchers on Friday, February 1st. After two deaths earlier this month, all 411 Allen Benedict Court residents were evacuated and moved to other temporary locations.
Serhiy Zhadan: Ukraine's magical realist
Mesopotamia showcases a genuine literary talent. Jacob Reynolds 31st January 2019 Share Topics Books & Essays Culture Ukrainian literature remains something of a blackbox for Western readers. Which is why the appearance in English of Mesopotamia by Ukrainian literary rock star and one-time Euromaidan activist, Serhiy Zhadan, is so welcome, showing us that contemporary Ukraine provides a rich seam for novelists to mine.
Allen Benedict Court Residents: How to handle your HUD voucher
LOCAL The Columbia Housing Authority explains how the vouchers work for the 411 displaced residents COLUMBIA, S.C. — With 411 Allen Benedict Court residents still looking for housing, WLTX spoke to the head of the voucher program about how the system is working for the displaced residents and why she says they need more help. Two residents died at the ABC complex on January 17th due to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Richland County coroner.
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