Iowa Romney Santorum near tie in narrow caucus vote
In Iowa Santorum and Romney traded a near dead heat after 96 percent of precincts reported with Paul in third. Romney touted as front runner to beat, Santorum cast as conservative rival. Gingrich and Perry trailed for fourth. New Hampshire primary January 10, South Carolina January 21 loom.
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Rep. Joe Wilson opens Aiken County satellite office
South Carolina congressman Joe Wilson formally opened his Aiken County satellite office on Tuesday, marking the first major sign of congressional redistricting. Local coverage continues on page 3A.
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Dogwood Stable President to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit
Cot Campbell, president of Dogwood Stable and a pioneer in Thoroughbred racehorse partnerships, will receive the Eclipse Award of Merit for a lifetime of outstanding achievement in racing. Local news, 2A.
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Area Deaths Highlight Local obituaries
Donald Edward Arrants of Panama City Florida James Johnson of Aiken Johnny Crawford of New Ellenton and Roger Lawless of North Augusta are listed among area deaths with full notices to follow in the Deaths and Funerals section on page 6A.
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Graham warns GOP faces risk if 2012 agenda stays unchanged
U S Senator Lindsey Graham told Aiken Standard editors that if the Republicans win the White House and Senate in 2012 and pursue the same approach they risk losing control. He questioned whether candidates would push pure Republican plans or seek common ground on pro growth policies. Graham said Obama’s strategy hinges on portraying Congress as the lesser evil and criticized leadership and bipartisanship.
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Aiken City Manager to name Public Safety Director
Aiken City Manager Richard Pearce is set to announce today the new Director of Public Safety to replace retiring Pete Frommer who leaves later this month after leading since 1999. Frommer announced his retirement plans earlier.
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A brief online prompt invites readers to check the Aiken Standard website for the latest local updates during the day. The teaser emphasizes real time local coverage and digital access.
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Public Safety director position closes in mid December
The closing date for the Public Safety director position was December 16. A press conference to announce the replacement will be held at the municipal court room at Public Safety around 2 p.m. in the third week of January.
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Cop killer Carter held in Aiken detention center
Stephen Carter age 19 of Aiken faces attempted murder and murder charges after waiving extradition in Augusta. He was transported to South Carolina and booked at the Aiken County detention center around 2 p.m. following Tuesday court appearance.
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Bridgestone accepting online resumes for South Carolina plants
Bridgestone Americas invites applicants for 25 engineering roles and 50 service technician and related positions at its Graniteville off road radial tire plant and expanded existing facility. ReadySC assists with recruiting and training. hiring begins for machine technicians in March.
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