Pettit elected North Augusta mayor in primary win
North Augusta selects Pettit a retired Air Force colonel over Brett Brannon to lead the city. Pettit 1849 votes Brannon 952. Incumbents Dickert Carpenter and McGhee hold council seats over challengers Carr and Carr. Pettit plans citizen focused governance and rest briefly after victory. Mayor turnover and turnout praised by election chair. unofficial figures noted.
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Carpenter, Dickert
McGhee
North Augusta City
Bob Pettit
North Augusta
Brett Brannon
Pettit
Brannon
Fletcher Dickert
Pat Carpenter
David McGhee
Tony Carr
Dickert
Carpenter
Carr
ASCO Expansion Creating New Jobs in Aiken County
Emersons ASCO fluid automation unit plans expansion in Aiken County bringing over 8 million in capital investment and 86 new jobs. Hiring is underway with applications via bit.ly/2bh12ur. ASCO at 1561 Columbia Highway, Aiken, consolidates its regional cylinder, motion control, and accessory operations.
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South Carolina
Henry McMaster
Emerson
ASCO
Aiken County
Columbia Highway
Aiken
Deaths and Funerals 6A
Area deaths list includes Louise Abney Ridge Spring. Harry Brady Aiken. Yvonne Christopher Ft. Washington MD. Floyd Cummings Jr. Aiken. Samuel Franklin Warrenville. Lorraine Garzzillo Windsor. Mary Gibson Aiken. William Rorex Aiken. Furman Scott Jr. Aiken. Joan Smith Aiken. Tiajuana Spann Aiken. Rodney Still Graniteville. Obituaries and funeral notices published in 6A.
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Louise Abney
Ridge Spring
Harry Brady
Aiken
Yvonne Christopher
Ft. Washington
Floyd Cummings, Jr
Samuel Franklin
Warrenville
Lorraine Garzzillo
Windsor
Mary Gibson
William Rorex
Furman Scott, Jr
Joan Smith
Tiajuana Spann
Rodney Still
Graniteville
Gale Whisenant
Tuesdays in the Park train at Bruce's Field in Aiken
All levels train Tuesday evenings through March 14 at Bruce's Field offering beginner through advanced jumping and dressage in a horse show like atmosphere at Aiken Horse Park. An all weather arena with GGT footing, Andreas Rumann jumps, challenging courses, and On Scene Medics provide paramedic coverage.
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Bruce’s Field
Aiken Horse Park
GGT
Andreas Rumann
Aiken School Board reacts to DeVos education pick
Aiken County School Board members question Betsy DeVos as education secretary. The Senate confirmed DeVos 51 to 50 with Vice President Pence breaking the tie. South Carolina Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott supported her confirmation amid union criticism of her charters and vouchers stance.
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Aiken County
Lindsey Graham
Rseneca
Tim Scott
North Charleston
DeVos
Donald Trump
Associated Press
Aiken
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