Primaries Today Shape Aiken County Races
Voters in Aiken County decide in statewide primaries featuring Democrats Arik Bjorn and Phil Black for U.S. House District 2 and Republicans contending for the S C Senate District 25, House District 81, Coroner, Treasurer, and Council District 3. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm. lines by 7 pm vote. Information at scvotes.org and the county election office. Christina Cleveland reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Polling hours and ID rules for today’s election
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. may cast ballots. A photo ID is required. Precinct locations listed in today’s edition on 114A or at scvotes.org.
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Area Deaths in Aiken and Batesbury
Obituaries note the deaths of Elfriede George, Aiken. Al Watson, Batesbury. James S. Keener Jr., Aiken. and Lee Johnson, Aiken. Funeral details and arrangements are listed in the 6A notices.
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Jim” Keener Jr
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Because we allow it mass shooting echoes rage and blame
The piece links the Orlando massacre to earlier U S mass shootings noting Sandy Phillips and others call for accountability. It cites political rhetoric and society as root factors while acknowledging gun access as a factor. It compares Orlando to San Bernardino and Colorado events and mentions AR 15 style rifles.
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Trump Clinton clash over Orlando attack policy
President hopefuls clash on security after Orlando shooting. Donald Trump calls for broad immigration ban and warns Muslims may miss signs of plots while Hillary Clinton urges targeted measures, blames Middle East funding and pushes gun control including assault weapons ban.
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