Aiken Election Preview Highlights Races and Incumbents
The article details race dynamics across Aiken County with incumbents Carroll Warner LaWana McKenzie Willar Hightower facing challengers in district races. It notes Republican gains in Districts 4 and 7, a contested nonpartisan school board, and a Democrat 8th district candidate lineup, plus write-in entries and uncontested seats in North Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol H. Warner
Mike Toole
Gene Duckett
LaWana McKenzie
Doug Greene
Willar Hightower
Lester Smalls
Eddie Butler
Russ Ferrara
J. Allen Brodie
Johnny Shaw
North Augusta
Wagoner
Salley
Perry
New Holland
Shaw's Creek
Inease Williamson
Jack Hunter
Jim Loftis
Jim Verenes
Jim Moore
Thomas Greene
Bill Gra
Pat Carpenter
Scott Beck
Brown honored in state resolution for environmental work
Rep James Roland Smith presented Brown’s family with a state House resolution praising his commitment to environmental protection and wildlife habitat. Thelma Brown organized the annual celebration, now dedicated to the University Hospital Health Care Foundation and the Jernigan Cancer Center, with donations asked to aid cancer research. Brown died of cancer after a life of hunting, fishing, and community involvement.
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James Roland Smith
Brown
House of Representatives
Rep
Smith
D-Langley
Thelma
University Hospital Health Care Foundation
Jernigan Cancer Center
Cowden’s
Leigh Ann Honored For Courage At Funeral Service
The minister praised Leigh Ann for seizing life and courage during her funeral. The service featured the hymn One Day at a Time and The Rose, followed by a burial in the churchyard cemetery with peach and white balloons released by each family member as the breeze blew.
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Leigh Ann
Aiken County Election Ballot Lineup and Precincts
List of candidates for Aiken County Council Districts 3 4 7 8 and 9 North Augusta Municipal Mayor and Council seats plus School Board members. Also details precinct by district for County Council and North Augusta City Council voting areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
Thomas Greene
Scott Beck
Pat Carpenter
William Gray
Beaches Eye Erosion Problems
Myrtle Beach ad hoc committee says the city must act quickly to repair erosion from last week's high tides and a winter storm. Crews work to clean debris and restore the beach ahead of Easter vacationers. Skeeter Nash chairs the Blue Ribbon Beach Committee and criticizes the lack of an emergency plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Beach
Skeeter Nash
Blue Ribbon Beach Committee
Flag Debate Nears Settlement Over Statehouse Banner
South Carolina lawmakers from opposite camps discuss a compromise to replace the Confederate flag atop the Statehouse with a lesser emblem. Charleston Democrat Robert Ford, who is black, favors Stars and Bars, while Republican Glenn McConnell signals cautious support and urges a final resolution. Both senators recently met to discuss the issue.
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Charleston
Robert Ford
The
Post and Courier of
Ford
Glenn McConnell
McConnell
A Hot New Way To Serve Fruits And Vegetables
Extension News highlights grilling fruits and vegetables as tasty versatile sides mains or desserts. It lists fruits and vegetables suitable for grilling with light butter or oil baste seasonings and tips for achieving golden brown texture plus health benefits of produce and ideas to try.
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Jackson
Aiken County
Council
Ene
Eddie Buter
W. Russ Ferrara
Faerie Tower
Andy Windham
Carol B. Millwood
Steve Carter
David Walker
Preston Maroney
John B. Bradley
Robert L. Stultz
Mark S. Melton
Jennifer F. Jeancake
Gail E. Wilkinson
Heritage Square
Missy
Tan
Associated Press
Janice McHee
Clemson Extension Office
McRee
Aiken Standard
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