Moore announces bid for South Carolina governor seat
State Senator Tommy Moore of Clearwater formally announced his run for governor at the Democratic Convention in Columbia. He seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Mark Sanford in 2006, citing unity and nonpartisan problem solving as core goals. Supporters tout his integrity and long service in state government.
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Tommy Moore Moore Biography and Senate Service
Tommy Moore born May 8 1950 in Aiken is a South Carolina state senator for District 25 covering Edgefield McCormick and part of Aiken County. He earned a USC Aiken bachelor’s degree in 1971 and has served in the Senate since 1981 after a term in the House in 1979 80. Married to Dale Johnson Moore with two children Baylen and Brent, his committee assignments include ethics fish game forestry judiciary labor commerce and industry medical affairs and rules.
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Moore to challenge Sanford in 2006 South Carolina race
Local officials from both parties react to S C Senator Tommy Moore announcing at the Democratic Convention that he will run for governor in 2006 against Republican incumbent Mark Sanford. Aiken County Democratic leader Larry Brown Sr voices strong backing and broad appeal across parties.
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Bridge Calendar Opens New Match in Weekly Listings
Bridge fans review this week’s schedule with clubs across the city hosting games, pairings, and results. Tournament notes highlight upcoming sessions, table numbers, and featured players in a concise community roundup.
Williamson Goes No. 7 in NFL Draft to Vikings
Sil ver Bluff High School graduate Troy Williamson, a Jackson native, was picked seventh by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft. He waved to family at Augusta’s Knox Center after the selection and thanked supporters while vowing to make them proud. Williamson, 6 2 203, ran a 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds and is the third Silver Bluff alumnus drafted by NFL teams.
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Highland Games bring kilts and smiles despite weather
The fourth Aiken Highland Games ran 9 am to 4 pm at Jaycee Fairgrounds with attendees in tartan kilts. Entertainment chair Dixie Lewis praised smooth operations and hoped for good gate receipts to benefit the Cumbee Center as organizers noted past rainouts.
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