WEST ASHLEY, SC (WCSC) -

A 27-year-old man is behind bars accused of pointing a gun at a man who was hired to measure the suspect's floors.

The Charleston Police Department charged Brad Eillison Stewart with pointing a firearm at a person.

On Friday afternoon, policemet with the47-year-old victim who said someonepointed a gun at him at a home in West Ashley. The victim said he was at a home on Babbitt Street measuring the interior of Stewart's home for carpet installation.

The victim said as he was measuring a room on the third floor, Stewart suddenly became agitatedbecause the victim had opened a door to a room that Stewart "felt he had no business opening."

While continuing to measure, the victim said he heard a sound like a round being loaded into a gun. The victim said when helooked up, hesaw Stewart standing in front of him with a black gun in his hand.

Stewart then said,"Get the (expletive) out."

The victim said he quickly left the home.Investigators say as the victim waswalking down the stairs, he looked over his shoulder and saw Stewart pointing the gun at him.

Stewart told policehe feltthe victim was being rude to him while he was measuring the floor. According to Stewart, the victim went into a closet that he didn't have permission to measure.

Stewart said he got his gun from his bedroom night stand to get the victim to leave quickly.

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After remodeling my home over a period of four years, I didn't expect to have more projects to deal with. But every year something else breaks, requiring more investments. This year, I received quotes totaling $6,300 for three home repair projects. Instead, I decided to tackle the repairs myself and ended up spending $930, for a total savings of $5,370.

Repairing a failing window

When the seal in two of my double-paned windows failed, the windows became foggy and smeared with the melting black seal. Not only was this unsightly but the windows ceased to be energy efficient. A window company quoted me $1,200 to replace each window ($2,400 for two).

With a little research, however, I learned that the windows can be repaired instead of replaced at a fraction of the cost, totaling $500 for both windows. By replacing the glass only, instead of tearing out the window frame as well, I have saved $1,900.

Replacing a section of carpet

When my Berber carpet began to unravel in places, like a run in a pair of stockings, I thought of replacing the carpet. I went to my home improvement store and received a quote for $2,100. Instead, of replacing the carpet with a brand new one, I decided to fix the existing one at no cost at all.

I had saved the leftover carpet from the initial installation. Using a sharp utility knife, I cut the damaged area out of the carpet. Then I inserted an identically sized strip from the leftover carpet. To hide the seam, I used a little fabric glue to connect the fibers on either side of the cut. In less than 2 hours I fixed my torn carpet and saved $2,100.

Replacing rotten wood on my deck

After an especially hot summer, some wood in my deck began to rot dangerously. I thought of replacing the floor of the deck completely, but the quote from a contractor came to $1,800.

Instead, I decided to pry out the rotten wood myself and replace it with new 2x4 lumber. After cutting each piece down to size, I first primed and painted it before installing it in the deck. As a result, I avoided having to repaint the whole deck. The project cost me $430, saving me $1,370.

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As a part of providing quality carpet cleaning services, Keech Clean, LLC is pleased to announce the latest addition of a state-of-the-art carpet cleaning truck to its fleet.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 26, 2012

The newest addition to the Keech Clean, LLC brand isnt just any truck. Rather, this box van features a large, truck-mounted carpet cleaning system inside. The system is equipped with enough power to run an extended hose from the truck to the clients property. The system is powerful enough to run three separate hoses, all of which run at the same time at an extremely high heat.

As Keech Clean LLC owner, Dan Keech states:

This power gives us the ability to clean carpets more effectively and have them (the carpets) dry more quickly than previous, smaller systems. It also gives us the ability to tackle additional, bigger carpet installations.

While Keech Clean LLC will continue to use its powerful, Butler system (a truck-mounted unit contained inside of a van) for most residential carpet cleaning services, the newest edition in the box van will be used primarily for carpet installations, water damage restoration and commercial cleaning.

Professional Carpet Cleaning for Raleigh, NC Area

As it continues to evolve to accommodate more customers with a wider variety of carpet cleaning issues, Keech Clean is the Raleigh carpet cleaner who can take care of all of your carpet maintenance and installation needs, ranging from small cleanings and repairs to full home carpet installs.

Other listed carpet cleaning services provided by Keech Clean currently includes the following.

Carpet installation

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"Cat Pumps is very excited about the 1XP Series plunger pump launch. We were receiving a number of requests from carpet extractor OEMs to develop a new pump. Customers by Cat Pumps because they know they will last, and the 1XP series testing have proven we can improve their pump life as much as 4 times for portable extractors. For extractor applications between 0.5-2.0 gpm and 100-800 psi, it is now the new quality standard," said Jeff Radichel, Marketing Director, Cat Pumps.

Cat Pumps is well known worldwide for its product quality and longevity. It has been a leader in the truck mount extractor market for decades. In recent years, Cat Pumps has received a number of requests from extractor OEMs to develop a smaller pump line for carpet cleaning equipment.

Cat Pumps' new 1XP series was designed specifically for carpet extractors to extend overall pump life and reduce the frequency of maintenance. This latest patented innovation is based on a greaseless design which utilizes the pumping fluid for lubrication. The wet ends are 100% sealed to ensure no contaminants leak onto the cleaning surface. The 1XP series can be easily retro fit into an existing extractor and is backed by Cat Pumps' acclaimed customer service and technical expertise. The 1XP series will also be employed in other applications including misting and hydrostatic testing.

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About Cat Pumps Family owned and operated, Cat Pumps is a leading global provider of high-quality triplex piston and plunger pumps. Cat Pumps was founded on the principles of building the longest lasting, most dependable high-pressure pumps, with outstanding customer service and delivery from stock.

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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - A reopened police investigation has concluded that actor Dylan McDermott's mother was killed in 1967 by her now-dead gangster boyfriend.

Waterbury police reopened the investigation last year into Diane McDermott's death after Dylan McDermott contacted them with questions, the Republican-American newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/KX4WBx ) Sunday and Monday as part of a two-part series.

He was 5 years old when his mother was shot in February 1967. Her death was originally ruled an accident.

Police told the newspaper that the evidence they found would be enough to file murder charges against John Sponza, who lived with McDermott at the time. He had told authorities that McDermott accidently shot herself after picking up a gun he had been cleaning.

Sponza, who police say had ties to organized crime, was shot to death in 1972, his body found in the trunk of a car in a Waltham, Mass., grocery store parking lot.

The state's medical examiner, H. Wayne Carver, reviewed McDermott's autopsy and determined that the gun found near the body was too small a caliber to have been the weapon used to kill her. The wound also showed that the murder weapon had been pressed to the back of her head, according to his report.

Police Superintendent Michael Gugliotti also stumbled over some of the initial findings.

"What troubled me was that there was very little follow up other than the statement Sponza had given to police," Gugliotti said.

"Sponza is telling the police that night that he very rarely, if ever, had arguments, yet everyone we spoke to, including Dylan, who was only 5 at the time, remembered very violent, vicious arguments," he added. "Dylan vividly recalls the amount of times, not only flashing the gun, but pointing it at the kid, saying, 'Shut up and get out of here.' He's still probably traumatized by that."

Dylan McDermott, who won a Golden Globe in 1999 for his role on the TV drama "The Practice," declined to comment to the newspaper about the investigation. His sister, Robin Herrera, said she is relieved that the truth has been discovered.

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Bruce Trowbridge is back in Wellsville and Bruces on Riverside, south of Wellsville, is open for business and ready to give consumers the best prices around on mattresses, carpets and furniture.

Trowbridge who graduated from Wellsville High School in 1971, has years of experience when it comes to both the installation and business end of the new business.

Ive been in this business since I was 19 years old. I started installing carpet for Cooks Carpet, Trowbridge said.

From there, Trowbridge went on to owning furniture and carpeting stores in Bolivar, Wellsville, Shinglehouse, Pa., and Coudersport, Pa. In 2008, he closed the store in Wellsville to move to Galeton, Pa. into the former Lush Brothers Store.

Since the fall of 2011, he has been in the process of renovating and expanding the Riverside store and three weeks ago the store opened for business.

I decided to move back here and retire while building something for my sons to take over, he said.

Trowbridge believes in offering honorable service at the best prices around.

Im the only store in the area that is able to carry LAZ-E-BOY recliners. Allegany County would never get LAZ-E-BOY if we didnt have the numbers or the display area, but we have the purchasing power of three stores behind us, he said.

"LAZ-E-BOY is the most recognized brand in recliners and has the largest variety and best warranty and well be able to price them lower than anyone else, he said.

Trowbridge is also proud to be one of the only carriers of Restonic mattresses. Pointing out that the mattresses are made in Buffalo, he said the Restonic bed is specially made to support the heaviest part of the human body the middle and not sag. Bruces also carries $250,000 worth of floor covering carpet, vinyl and laminate.

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Staples Floor Covering as June Business of the Month. Staples Flooring is located at 100 West Washington Street, St. James.

In July of 2002, Jerry Staples started the flooring business with the goal of serving the community and surrounding area, while keeping prices as low as possible. In order to provide the maximum selection in flooring, Staples set up direct accounts with the largest and most reputable flooring companies. The result enables customers to select the type of flooring that they desire from a huge selection of proven products.

Carpet, tile, hardwood, stone, vinyl, and laminate are available in a myriad of colors, styles, and price ranges. Carpet choices include selections from Shaw, Mohawk, and Beaulieu, the three largest carpet mills in the world. Summerset, one of the many hardwood companies carried by Staples Flooring, offers over 200 hardwood options including Tiger Wood (Astronium), Exotic (Kempas),Acacia, Acajoum, Bamboo, Hickory, Red Oak, and White Oak. Stone andtile include Daltile, American Olean, Florida, Marazzi, Ragno, Esquire and others.

Staples Flooring hasnot, nor haseverbeen affiliated with any other floor covering store. Anexperienced staff with knowledge of theproducts, as well as expert installation crews, provide service that is second to none.Staples Floor Covering carries only first quality productsthat providea full warranty. States Jerry, Honesty is our standard and we try to treat others as we ourselves would want to be treated. We are VERY thankful to our community and the surrounding communities for all their support. Staples Floor Covering is located at 100 West Washington in downtown St James, right next to the Railroad tracks. Store hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday; 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Tuesday Friday; and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday. Phone: 573-265-3355

The SJ Chamber of Commerce will host a coffee at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, at Staples Flooring Covering. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend, showing your support to Staples Floor Covering for their many contributions to the community. Refreshments will be served.

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SALAMANCA The Salamanca Historical Society is holding a benefit for their museum. The winner will have a choice of a $500 cash prize and the $150 gift card from Raymour and Flanigan or a bedroom makeover, valued at $1,650.

The bedroom makeover includes a 12-foot-by-12 foot carpet, pad and installation from Century Carpet and Bedding; painting provided by Robison Construction and Residential Electric; primer and paint provided by Great Valley Builders. The $150 gift card is from Raymour and Flanigan Furniture.

Sedlak said the winner will be drawn during the Silver Bells Festival, which is held in Salamanca during the month of December. The bedroom makeover will take place during the month of January 2013.

Ticket prices are one ticket for $20, two tickets for $30, four tickets for $50 and 10 tickets for $100.

Tickets are available at local businesses and at the museum website at mysite.verizon.net/ salamancahistoricalmuseum where raffle tickets can be download through a link. Participants may also fill out the ticket(s), enclose a check for the appropriate amount and mail to: Salamanca Historical Society Museum, P.O. Box 23, Salamanca, N.Y. 14779.

* This is a partial story. The full story can be found in the June 21, 2012 edition of The Salamanca Press and online in the e-edition. *

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Reinaldo Valentins venture as an art gallery owner isnt just about making his business successful.

The owner of NewVox Art Gallery in Bethlehems Five Points area believes his gallery can help revitalize the neighborhood.

A new project combines both goals. Streetfluence will be a public art exhibition on several sites spanning the neighborhood.

Whitehall Township-area artist Tom Evans will be doing spray-paint portraits of neighborhood residents on both sides of the former Ye Olde Ale House. Bethlehem Township artist Jason Schwab will be doing a cityscape inspired by the Five Points area on the side of a building at Wyandotte and West Fourth streets.

Artists Stephen Haigh, of Philadelphia, Joel Mambru, of Allentown, and Matthew Nixon, of Easton, will be doing murals inside the parking garage on West Fourth Street.

Bethlehem artist Lavanya Patricella will be yarn bombing the neighborhood, or wrapping her knitting around trees or light poles.

Developer Larry Eighmy owns both buildings, as well as the West Fourth Street parking garage, and is strongly supportive of the project, Valentin said. Eighmy couldnt be reached for comment last week but hes regularly spoken of the areas potential and his plans for a zero-carbon neighborhood there.

Schwab plans to draw inspiration from the neighborhood in the cityscape hell be making out of wheat paste on the side of Eighmys planned gastropub. He plans to use local business names on the billboards he will incorporate in his scene.

Streetfluence is the first of several public art installations Valentin has planned. While he waits for NewVox to be better known and he awaits crucial on-street parking in the neighborhood he plans to bring his gallerys artwork to other parts of the Lehigh Valley. His next public art project will involve a mobile truck outfitted by collage artists.

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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C., June 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The publishers of Electronic House Magazine recently awarded Avista, a local firm that specializes in custom design and installation of integrated electronic systems, with a bronze award as part of the 2012 Electronic House Home of the Year Awards. Avista's Old Cherokee Home Theater project placed third in the Home Theater Design, $75,000-$150,000 category.

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"We are so pleased to be recognized for our work by one of the most respected publishers in our field," said Avista owner Matt Bridges. "It's an honor to be the only SC-based firm selected among entries received in 11 different categories. And just as important, we're glad we developed an end product that exceeded our clients' expectations."

Featured in the May-June 2012 issue of Electronic House, the Avista project was a redesign of a do-it-yourself home theater that had been installed by the client's previous homeowner. According to Bridges, the room required quite a bit of construction and design work to create a more attractive and functional space.

"The original screen wall had two windows that had been covered with construction paper. There was a faux wall on top of the sheetrock, and the speakers were sitting on top of homemade built-in cabinets. To make matters worse, the projector was hanging down from a huge telescopic pole nearly five feet from the ceiling," Bridges explained.

With the help of carpenter Chris Truett and interior designer Ashley Petty, Avista created a spectacular new space with custom cabinets, dramatic carpet, custom acoustic panels and window coverings to create a professional look. Bridges reworked the electronic equipment to incorporate a JVC projector, THX Ultra II Plus Klipsch speakers and subwoofers along with a URC MX-6000 remote control and MSC-400 processor to control the new system. Bridges said the results were a relaxed family space where the clients could enjoy an evening playing video games or watching their favorite movie and experience a much improved video and sound experience.

Avista offers comprehensive start-to-finish design services for integration of audio, video and security systems for residential and commercial customers. The Avista team works with an array of architects, builders, and interior designers to ensure seamless integration of the latest technologies for your home or business. For more information, visit http://www.goavista.com.

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