Readers urged to display home addresses for safety
Aiken Standard editors note TalkBacks will not print election content. Readers are urged to display visible street numbers on mailboxes or posts for emergency responders, with examples of where to buy numbers. The piece references travel bans and Ebola, calls for harsher quarantine measures, and questions about Woodside road actions affecting community safety.
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Correction notice fixes photo caption at job fair
The Aiken Standard corrects an error identifying Elizabeth Jordy on a photo caption about a job fair. Martha Thompson is the Holiday Inn employee. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by calling Melissa Hanna or emailing editorial at the address provided.
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Aiken Voters Face Two State Constitutional Amendment Questions
Aiken Standard outlines Amendment 1 and Amendment 2 voters will see. It explains what yes or no means for raffles by nonprofits and for updating the Adjutant General’s appointment, term, duties, and removal. The piece notes where to access the full text and how ballots will reflect the questions.
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Aiken Standard Election Guide Preview of Nov 4 Ballot
The Aiken Standard outlines a series of election coverage detailing key races and ballot questions. It lists dates for Governor Lieutenant Governor constitutional officers sales tax, district races for state house and U S Senate, county council and school board, constitutional amendments and a four page pullout on all candidates and questions before the November 4 general election.
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Aiken County voters eye 1 percent school tax hike
South Carolina districts discuss an 8 percent sales tax where eight counties already use the school tax. Aiken County voters face a Tuesday referendum to lift the rate from 7 to 8 percent to fund school facilities. Other counties with 8 percent include Cherokee Chesterfield Clarendon Dillon Jasper Marlboro.
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