Osbon runs for Aiken mayor vows to repeal hospitality tax
Aiken businessman Rick Osbon, owner of Osbon's Laundry and Cleaners and former county council member, announced his mayoral bid vowing to work with the City Council to remove the 1 percent hospitality tax and to chart a new path for the city. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh announced he would not seek re election after 30 years of service, five days before Osbon spoke at the Municipal Building entrance in The Alley.
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Aiken County
Aiken Mayor Reflects on 30 Years in Office
The related story at aikenstandard.com centers on Mayor Fred Cavanaugh’s thirty years of service. It notes information on candidate filing for Democrats and Republicans, voter registration and absentee ballots, and mentions a South Carolina sales tax on prepared food or beverages.
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Area Deaths Named for Douglas Taylor and Others
Obituary brief lists deaths of Douglas Taylor of North Augusta James Willis of Springfield Jimmie McGlocklin of Ridge Spring Marie H Green of Gloverville Peggy E Sconyers of Aiken Thomas H Adams of Leesville and William Bill Baron of Johnston along with a 6A funeral notice.
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Douglas Taylor
North Augusta
James Willis
Springfield
Jimmie McGlocklin
Ridge Spring
Peggy E. Sconyers
Aiken
Thomas H. Adams
Leesville
William “Bill” Baron
Johnston
Aiken County Farmers Market Opens For Summer Season
The Aiken County Farmers Market returns with 50 tables of produce, meat, dairy, candles, and soaps at 115 Williamsburg St. in downtown Aiken. Open 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. City tourism official Jenny Burghardt notes grass fed meat and good prices on fruit and vegetables. Market origin traced to 1950s with a rebuilt structure in 1952 using county labor. Early arrival advised as goods sell out quickly.
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Aiken
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Williamsburg Street
Islamic State Seizes Ramadi in Iraq Amid Mass Killings
Islamic State forces capture Ramadi as violence erupts across Iraq. Reports say hundreds killed in the advance and clashes continue, highlighting a severe escalation during a turbulent period for the country and its factions.
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Weather Outlook and Contact Information
Chance of storms reported with a high of 88 and a low of 67. The 5 day forecast is available. General offices at Newsroom provide contact numbers 803 648 2311 and 803 644 2401.
Judge denies coroner request in Aiken County case
A Barnwell County judge ruled there is no need for an emergency injunction forcing Aiken County to pay a transport service for the coroner's office. Coroner Tim Carlton will pursue Palmetto Mortuary Transport, the lower bid, with plans to sign a contract and continue providing transport services for residents. He will consult county administrator Clay Killian to set a signing date.
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Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Palmetto Mortuary Transport
Carlton
Clay Killian
Aiken
Palmetto Transport
Graham to announce 2016 presidential bid in Central
U S Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina poised to formally enter the 2016 presidential race with a June 1 announcement in his Central hometown. He said on CBS This Morning he will explain why he is running, citing concerns over television images and global instability.
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Graham
Chuck Todd
NBC
South Carolina
U.S
New Hampshire
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