Gingrich wins South Carolina primary with high Aiken County share
Newt Gingrich dominates the South Carolina Republican primary with about 40 percent statewide and 49.35 percent in Aiken County where 11,994 votes led Mitt Romney’s 25.49 percent. Santorum and Ron Paul trail, while local party figures react with mixed views on electability and momentum.
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Gingrich wins South Carolina primary shocking Romney
Newt Gingrich storms to an upset victory in South Carolina, 40 percent to 28 percent with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Romney vows to campaign everywhere as the race for the Republican nomination tightens amid sharp attacks on Obama and the media.
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Gingrich Celebrates South Carolina Victory Over Elites
Newt Gingrich declares his South Carolina primary win a blow to elites as he defeats Mitt Romney Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. He praises opponents and targets President Obama calling his administration a disaster while framing his campaign on American exceptionalism.
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AREA DEATHS JOSEPH GRICE LEROY CHAVOUS SR
Obituary notices for Joseph Joey Grice of Warrenville and Leroy W. Chavous Sr. of Aiken appear in the deaths column on page 6A with brief biographical details and funeral information.
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Joey” Grice
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Legislation Aims to Clean Liability for Horse Trails in Aiken
Aiken County riders may gain a liability shield for landowners who allow trail use under a new bill by Rep. Tor Young. The measure, co sponsored by Hixon Clyburn and Taylor, could reduce required signage and link existing trails into a county wide network. The effort involves the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the Equine Support Council.
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Aiken Standard Highlights 24 Key 2011 Votes
The Aiken Standard identifies 24 pivotal votes from 2011, showing lawmakers positions amid a presidential and congressional election year. Several spotlighted votes aligned with Tea Party priorities, illustrating the sharp Democrat Republican divides shaping national politics.
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