South Carolina Senate Races Confirm GOP Wins
U.S. Sens Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott swept their Republican primaries. Graham led six challengers with about 59 percent statewide to avert a runoff, while Scott dominated with roughly 90 percent of early returns. Local results showed Graham at 51 percent in Aiken County and Scott at 85 percent with 75 precincts reporting.
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Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Tim Scott
Graham
Associated Press
Scott
Randall Young
Aiken County
Furgiuele Wins Aiken County District 2 Seat
Camille Furgiuele clinches District 2 after 66 percent of the vote, defeating Mike Stake in the South Carolina primaries. With 1,525 votes to 779 at 75 precincts, final totals were not available at presstime. Furgiuele celebrated with supporters and noted backing from Bill Taylor.
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Camille Furgiuele
Aiken
Furgiuele
Mike Stake
South Carolina
Stake
Cedar Creek
S.C
Bill Taylor
District
Scott Singer
Furgiuele Furgiuele
Newtown
New Jersey
Aiken Regional Hospital
Rawls Holds District 1 Seat After Close Primary Win
Incumbent Kathy Rawls defeats Ron Felder in the South Carolina District 1 primary with 61 percent of the vote as 75 precincts report. Rawls previously served on Aiken County Council in 1988 1994 and won a 1997 special election.
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Aiken County Council
Kathy Rawls
Rawls
Ron Felder
South Carolina
Felder
District 1
Unofficial results for the seat per precinct tally
Unofficial vote results show 422 votes representing 39 percent and 671 votes at 61 percent across 75 precincts reporting. The tally indicates a contest outcome based on partial precinct data.
Area Deaths List For Aiken Augusta Deacon Nor Augusta
Deaths and funerals notice lists Barbara Bledsoe Jones in Aiken Deacon Robert Ross in Williston Irene Byrd in Augusta Ga Kenneth James Davis in Aiken the Rev James W Wiley in North Augusta Virginia Nipper in Aiken with obituary details provided in the 6A section.
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Barbara Bledsoe Jones
Aiken
Robert Ross
Williston
Gun store owner takes stand in robbery case
A local gun store owner testified in a downtown robbery case affecting storefront security. City officials announce plans to offer free Wi Fi downtown this summer, citing improved access for residents and visitors.
Weather Outlook with Storms and Warm Slipstream
Storms developing across the region with a high of 88 and a low of 67. Five day forecast shows continued warm temperatures and humidity, with periods of unsettled skies and localized shower chances.
Corley to Face Berry for House District 84 Seat
Graniteville Republican Chris Corley won the primary for South Carolina House District 84 and will challenge Democrat Rosie Berry in November. With 75 of 76 precincts reporting Corley had over 58 percent, while Adam Mestres, Rick Turnbull, and Lance Weaver trailed. Corley credited his team and Rep. Roland Smith’s support for the victory.
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Graniteville
Chris Corley
Rosie Berry
S.C
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Corley
Adam Mestres
North Augusta
Rick Turnbull
Lance Weaver
Mestres
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