Campaign clash in North Augusta race heats up over school exams
In a heated contest two candidates in North Augusta face off as Dane Anderson and Ken McDowell run in a GOP primary for a council seat left open by the mayoral election of Lark Jones. In Monetta Charles Kneece II and Charles Kneece III seek two council seats in a nonpartisan race. The dispute features Mason and Sutherland trading claims over a school health screening contract and access to documents, with both campaigns touting conservative values and focus on education, taxes, and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carrol Bryant
Dane Anderson
Ken McDowell
North Augusta
Mason
Boundary changes noted for Aiken County precincts
Voters are urged to note boundary changes and split districts in several precincts ahead of Tuesday's Republican primary. Elections director Denton Johnson cites House District 81 changes in Aiken 2 and 3, College Acres 13, Montmorenci 22, Breezy Hill 50, Hollow Creek 53 and Town Creek 59. Montmorenci has no registered voters, so no polling place will be staffed. In Aiken 2, Edgefield Avenue south to Richland Avenue moves to District 81. Aiken 3 contains Crosland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Denton Johnson
Johnson
Aiken 2
College Acres
Montmorenci
Breezy Hill
Hollow Creek
Town Creek
Edgefield Avenue
Richland Avenue
Aiken 3
Crosland Park
District 81 Expands Across Multiple Local Areas
The district 81 boundary grows to include House 81 and areas in College Acres 13 Old Powder House Road Wise Hollow Craft Lane Breezy Hill Breezy Hill 21 remaining voters Hillview Avis Southernview Hollow Creek 53 Brookhaven Drive Anderson Pond Woodside Town Creek 59 Silver Bluff Road Richardson Lake Road Boyd Pond Road Beaver Creek Creekside Stonegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Acres
Old Powder House Road
Wise Hollow
Craft Lane
Breezy Hill
Hillview
Avis
Southernview
Hollow Creek
Brookhaven Drive
Anderson Pond
Woodside
Town Creek
Silver Bluff Road
Richardson Lake Road
Boyd Pond Road
Beaver Creek
Creekside
Stonegate
Light turnout forecast for Aiken area elections
Aiken County elections officials expect a light turnout in Tuesdays House District 81 Republican primary and North Augusta council primary. Incumbent Rudy Mason faces Rebekah Sutherland while Ken McDowell and Dane Anderson contest North Augusta seat. Ballots open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with accessible precincts for disabled voters. Result reporting planned from local election offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
North Augusta
Rudy Mason
Rebekah Sutherland
Ken McDowell
Dane Anderson
Anderson
McDowell
Council
Denton Johnson
Aiken County House District 81 Precinct Locations
A list of precinct sites for Aiken County District 81 including Aiken Municipal Auditorium Aiken 2 American Legion Post Hampton Avenue North Aiken Elementary School and other venues plus absentee voting at Voter Registration Office. Also lists North Augusta precincts with Public Safety Station Community Center and designated precinct numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
American Legion Post
Hampton Avenue
St. Mary's School
Fermata Club
College Acres
Aiken Church of God
Graniteville
Leavelle McCampbell
Millbrook
Six Points
Kalmia Mall
Odell Weeks Center
Breezy Hill
Christian Heritage Church
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Redds Branch
Town Creek
Pine Forest
North Augusta
North Augusta Community Center
State higher education funding tied to performance this year
About 46 million in state higher education funds will be distributed by performance. In the first year allocations among colleges are expected to be similar, with scores from 1 to 5 reflecting compliance and goal attainment. The commission will review scores next week and allow challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Medical University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Clemson
Commission On Higher Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mason-Sutherland
Sutherland
By Carl Langley
Aiken, N.A
Bers
Monetta
Town Hall
Gem Lakes
Kalmia Landing
River Bluff
Southwood
U.S
P.O
North Augusta City Council
Artists’ Parlor
Allen * & Fram
Shel NW
JB White Heritage Square
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!