Aiken District 3 Libertarian Doug Greene Seeks County Seat
Doug Greene age 50 of Langley seeks the Aiken County Council District 3 seat. He runs automotive parts sales and supports lower taxes and smaller government. Greene notes business background and calls for a balanced budget and protection of private property rights.
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Doug Greene
Aiken County
Langley
Augusta College
Geneva Riley
Kelly
Sean Civic
Midland Valley Lions Club
Langley First Baptist Church
Greene
Aiken District 8 Candidate Smalls Seeks Local Office
A 40 year old single candidate from Aiken in District 8 enters his first political race. He studied at S C State USC Aiken and Air Force training, works near Westinghouse, and helps NAACP and BOLD while aiming for more open government and responsive representation.
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Aiken
Westinghouse
S.C
USC Aiken
Air Force Training Schools
Smalls
Willar Hightower seeks re election in local race
Willar Hightower, 49, Democrat, incumbent council member and former chairman, touts upgraded library access, DSS building completion, and diversified industrial use while serving on boards for United Way, Red Cross, NAACP and Friendship Baptist Church. He lists education from S C State and employment at Westinghouse. He notes two children and community roles as deacon and Sunday school teacher.
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Willar Hightower
Aiken County
Aiken
Westinghouse
S.C
Josephine Riley
Willa
Terri
Board of
United Wa
Red Cross
NAACP
Friendship Baptist Church
DSS
LaWana McKenzie Seeks Continued County Leadership
The eight term Democrat, incumbent LaWana McKenzie, seeks re election after unopposed February primary. She serves on the County Council Judicial and Public Safety Committee and chairs the County Council, cites council cooperation, argues for industrial growth and strong area representation, and notes her role in Midland Valley library development.
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LaWana McKenzie
Aiken County
Ade
Bath
Gary McKenzie
Ben Civic
Quality of Life
County Council
Judicial and Public Safety Committee
McKenzie
Midland Valley
Expo 93 Opens in Aiken County Business Boost
Expo 93 opened at the Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds with a fellowship breakfast and displays from area firms. Steve Griffin urged attendees that the event should translate into more business as Aiken County continues efforts to grow industry. County leaders predicted upcoming announcements to expand the business base.
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Aiken
Fairgrounds
U.S. 1
Steve Griffin
Griffin
Aiken County
Carrol Warner
Alabama Pivots as Democrats Replace Republicans in Power
Hunts associates face trial after a swift two hour jury deliberation. Governor Hunt, Folsom, and staff pledges cooperation from the governor's mansion as Alabama's government shifts to a Democratic administration. Attorney General Evans denies political motivation claim.
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Hunt
Folsom
Terry Abbott
Alabama
Abbott
Juanita Landers
Jimmy Evans
Evans
Election profiles and precinct lists for Aiken County races
The Aiken Standard previews the April 27 election with candidate profiles for County Council Districts 3 and 8 and notes precinct participation by district. It lists eligible precincts for Districts 1 3 4 7 8 and 9 and confirms district wide voting for the County Chairman and North Augusta City Council races.
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The
Aiken Standard
Aiken County
North Augusta
Hearing on restructuring funds aging services and health care
The conference center hearing chaired by Sen. Glenn McConnell examined state restructuring of aging and health services. Testimony from Ira Coward Peyton Woodridge Earline Gardner and Cora Wimberly urged separate aging agency, better one stop health care, and rural access while cautions about central control and costs were raised by Kim Cauthen Matthew Petrofes and Trudy Henson.
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Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Ira E
Bud) Coward
Council On Aging
Peyton Woodridge
Columbia
Earline Gardner
Cora Wimberly
Kim Cauthen
Aiken
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Matthew Petrofes
Lower Savannah
Trudy Henson
Senate
Commission On Aging
Expo attendees tour Aiken vendors and services
Shoppers browse an Aiken Expo featuring Acme Business Products, Aiken Electric Cooperative, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Aiken Standard, Aiken Technical College, Office Depot and WAJY Joy 102.7 FM among many vendors. Josie and her grandmother explore the event in a crowded hall with tote bags and brochures.
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Jillian T. Crute
Columbia
Josie
Aiken
Acme Business Products
Aiken-Barnwell Community Action
Aiken Electric Cooperative Inc
Aiken Office Supply
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Standard
Aiken Technical College
Alltel Mobile Communications
American Speedy Printing
BeautiControl Cosmetics
M'Aiken Magic
Brett's Transfer & Storage
Chamber of Commerce
City of Aiken
Caustic Glow
Augusta-Savannah
Downtown Aiken Development Corporation
Edens & Avant Inc
EISA
Georgialina Communication Company
Gorham Bronze
Gosnell's Distributing Co
Howell Printing
Inacomp Computers
America
University Hospital
Wajy Joy
Willcox Inn
Wonderful Window Works
Woodside Plantation
Tax debate for District Nine candidates in Aiken County
District Nine candidates John M Hunter Jim Loftis Gail E Wilkinson Jennifer Jeancake and Mark Melton urged tax increases to cover a budget shortfall. They considered nine to ten mills or a 1 percent sales tax while supporting classroom funding and reduced admin costs. They discussed possible de consolidation and cuts to save money with forum sponsors including Aiken Technical College and WAJY radio.
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John M. Hunter
Jim Loftis
Gail E. Wilkinson
Jennifer Jeancake
Mark Melton
Aiken County
Bradley
Stultz
Hunter
Walker
Wilkinson
Williamson
Aiken Hosts Russian Doctors For Exchange Year
Russian Dr. Rasskazov and his wife arrive in Aiken for a yearlong exchange inspired by Rotary International. Ratliffs secured Moscow introductions bypassing red tape and arranged contact with the American Medical Center. Dr. Jack Ratliff calls the program vital for exposing the couple to modern medical tech and ideas across professions.
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Ratliff S
American Medical Center
Moscow
Ratliffs
Jack Ratliff
Rotary International
Th Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club
Rotary Exchange
Jay Jones
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BOLD
Friendship One Church
Lester A. Smalls
Me Wat
North Augusta City
Warner
Nina Nidiffer
Harriet Skinner
Aiken Electric Co-Op
Cauthen
Savannah River
Petrofes
DHEC
Coward
Department of Social Services
Coward Sugveses
Department of Aging
Gardner
Commission For
Nancy Knowles
Windham
Johnny Shaw
James Verenes
Jim Moore
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Commission On the Fu
Ture
Wajy Radio
Usda Chapter
Phi Delta Kappa
Forum
Karen Papouchado
WAJY
Chris Verenes
James Kauffman
Eric Ward
Aiken Stanard
James Hill
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