Aiken County District 9 race narrows to cultural issues
Jack Hunter wins the District 9 seat by 55 votes with 762 to 707 for Jennifer Jeancake. Hunter frames the contest as a microcosm of national debates on prayer, schooling, and funding, pledging to build consensus on virtual funding and facilities while noting deconsolidation as a major issue. Dr. John Bradley wins District 8 with 556 votes. Preston Maroney and Robert Stultz follow with 245 and 145 respectively.
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Jack Hunter
Aiken County
America
Hunter
Aiken
John Bradley
District 8
Preston Maroney
Robert Stultz
Aikenites Push SRS Strength in DOE Meeting
Aiken leaders urged DOE officials to fund a national research lab at the Savannah River Site and expand private sector access to lab tech. Mayor Cavanaugh touted trained staff and security, while Roger Lewis and Everett Beckner framed SRS as a bridge to post Cold War jobs, retraining, and cleanup work.
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Aiken
Savannah River
Department of Energy
Fred Cavanaugh
DOE
SRS
Cavanaugh
Steve Griffin
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Roger Lewis
Five Votes Decide District 3 Winner in County Council Race
LaVana McKenzie edged Libertarian Doug Greene 628 to 623 after an instant recount in District 3. The tally preserved a Republican majority on the council with six Republicans and three Democrats.
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Aiken
LaVana McKenzie
Bath
Justice Department
North Augusta
McKenzie-Greene
Coun
Carrol H. Warner
Mike Toole
Willar Hightower
Lester Smalls
New Ellenton Council Reverses Two Ordinances
The New Ellenton City Council on second reading approved then rescinded two ordinances. One allowed a loan up to 525000 from the State Budget and Control Board and the other authorized borrowing up to 200000 in anticipation of tax revenue. The tax anticipation measure passed unanimously except for Vivian Edwards who voted no. Jimmily Williams was absent.
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New Ellenton
State Budget and Control Board
Jimmily Williams
Vivian Edwards
Budget and Control Board
News tip line number published for reader tips
A local newspaper publishes the contact number 648 2311 for readers to call with news ideas or tip information. The item invites community involvement and provides a direct helpline for tips and submissions.
State Finds County Jail Violations
A state inspection of the Aiken County Detention Center cites overcrowding, dirt, and disrepair. The February audit by the South Carolina Department of Corrections found noncompliance with 19 regulations on cleanliness and inmate limits. Administrator Lonnie W. McCarthy plans to refute some charges but will not discuss the matter further, calling it premature.
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South Carolina Department of Corrections
Aiken County Detention Center
Lonnie W. McCarthy
Three Points Likely Keys In Thurmond Death Case
In Columbia three points may frame Corrinne Koenig defense in a DUI case tied to the death of Nancy Moore Thurmond. Key questions include Koenig’s alcohol level at impact and whether speeding occurred, plus who bears primary responsibility for the fatality. A preliminary hearing sought to decide if evidence warrants trial.
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Corrinne Koenig
Ms. Thurmond
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Ms. Koenig
Dick Harpoothan
John Hardaway
Hardaway
Richland Memorial Hospital
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Warrenville
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Tom W. Stribling
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