Aiken’s Makin’ festival canceled amid pandemic concerns
The 2020 Aiken’s Makin’ arts festival is canceled after 43 years, a COVID-19 surge, and safety worries. Aiken Chamber of Commerce CEO David Jameson cites ongoing case counts, deaths, and the challenge of safely hosting dozens of artisans and vendors while following CDC guidelines.
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SC Supreme Court tests jury trials in three counties
The South Carolina Supreme Court will pilot jury trials in Aiken Horry and Laurens counties next month to develop guidelines for a safe fair return. Laurens will start the week of Aug 3 followed by Horry Aug 10 and Aiken Aug 24.
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First Steps Graduation Recognizes Parents and Children
Five children in red caps and gowns with purple stoles celebrate First Steps graduation in Aiken County. The event marks completion of the Parents as Teachers program for children birth to 3, with bilingual programs and families honored as they move to the next stage for ages 3 to 5.
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Trump floats delaying the November election
President Trump floated delaying the November 3 vote amid polls, economic and health crises. Democrats and Republicans denounced the idea as a breach of stable power transfer, with McConnell and McCarthy reiterating the election should proceed. The comment came as he accused mail voting of fraud and later walked back the notion.
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Mail ballot reliance grows as November nears
The article notes states planning heavier use of mail-in ballots due to the virus break and California proposing ballots to all registered voters with in person voting still available. Delays in counting mail ballots may push results past election night. President Trump suggested delaying the vote amid a report of a 32.0 percent annualized US GDP drop in Q2. The crisis era keeps up with unemployment surging to 14.7 percent.
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Trump trails in polls as election day nears
Trump lags nationally and in battlegrounds with some surveys showing traditionally red states in play. Analysts warn of a potential landslide loss if he does not reverse the trend. He questions mail voting and absentee ballots, while his campaign and party sue to curb remote voting.
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