Beasley Leads GOP Senate Runoff Fight in South Carolina
Former Governor David Beasley won a Republican runoff spot for the U S Senate as 99 percent of precincts reported. Jim DeMint and Thomas Ravenel trailed close for the second runoff position while Ravenel urged a Beasley matchup. Beasley declared readiness to face either rival.
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Primary results show Davis ahead in Republican race
In the Republican primary Orly Davis wins with 1,914 votes representing 1 percent while Charlie Condon collects 27,504 votes or 9 percent. The figures indicate Davis leads among the listed candidates.
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Aiken County coroner appointment follows Townsend death
Coroner Townsend died in February and Sanford selected Bill Haythorn, a part time deputy coroner, to serve interim. Carlton reflected on his mentor as results came in, noting Townsend was a good boss and friend. Carlton has investigated over 2,000 deaths in nearly six years with the office.
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Carlton wins GOP coroner nomination in Aiken County
Carlton, chief deputy coroner, won the GOP primary with 6,749 votes or 73 percent, defeating Bill Cole who had 14 percent and Phil Clarke with 12 percent. Carlton will face Democrat Ed Gladd in November, vows to match campaign effort against Gladd. Cole, a former deputy coroner and emergency preparedness coordinator, acknowledged the low turnout and plans to regroup. Clarke, Wagener resident and EMS veteran, could not be reached for comment.
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Bicycle stolen at Southside track by knife-wielding assailant
An Aiken juvenile reported to police that a man armed with a knife took his red and silver Road Master 18 speed mountain bike at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on Southside. The suspect, a black male in his late teens to early 20s, fled after the 4 pm incident. investigators reviewed surveillance as Public Safety and Parks discuss upgraded security and lighting. The bike was valued around 150 dollars.
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Sculptor's tribute marks Reagan birth home piece
Bill Sholin, a retired West Virginia foundry sculptor now in Aiken, recalls being asked by Lee Atwater to craft a profile sculpture of Ronald Reagan for the Illinois childhood home in Dixon. The work took about 14 hours and Reagan signed off without changes, with a duplicate sent to the White House and two signed keepsakes returned.
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Aiken Faces Early Drought as Rain Continues
Aiken and much of South Carolina enter incipient drought conditions despite heavy weekly rains. State DN R warns of rising drought levels after a past four year dry spell, with Aiken about six inches below normal since January. Weather expert notes 2002 had extreme conditions. current outlook remains uncertain.
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