Positive mayoral race turns dark with campaign ads
In Aiken a friendly mayoral race grows tense as Republican Rick Osbon backs critical ads against Democrat Lessie Price. Price denounces the tone, noting one mailer mislabels her as Osbon’s driving force behind a hospitality tax while another cites her late finance report. Osbon defends the claim, while fellow Republican Philip Merry disputes it. A 2008 photo with Hillary Clinton accompanies the mailer urging no more tax hikes and more jobs.
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Price Denies Credit for Hospitality Tax Led by Merry
Democratic mayoral candidate Lessie Price says she supported Philip Merry’s hospitality tax plan and even moved to back it, but she cannot claim credit. Republican rival Rick Osbon accuses Price of being lead sponsor. Merry led the early push, aiming to fund development without raising property taxes.
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Area Deaths: Abney Morris Caldwell IlI
Obituary notice listing Antonio D. Abney of Williston George Myron Morris II of Aiken and James Boyce Caldwell III of Williston among area deaths and funeral notices in 6A section.
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Aiken
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Weather outlook shows cloudy skies and warm temperatures
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with a high near 69 and a low around 65. A five day outlook continues mild with chances of showers late in the period and temperatures holding in the mid to upper sixties.
Halloween at the Races at Aiken Fall Steeplechase
Christina Cleveland reports the 24th Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Halloween with 40 horses racing at Bruce's Field. Attendees wore creative costumes and hats with spiderweb headwear while shopping, games, and a costume contest complemented the event.
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Western Carolina State Fair closes with Spooklicious Saturday
The Western Carolina State Fair at Aiken Fairgrounds ends its 10 day run on Halloween with Spooklicious Saturday. Jace Anderson of North Augusta smiles on the Sizzler as families flocked to rides including Wild Mouse, Vertigo, Tornado, Freak Out, Arctic Blast, and Kiddy Land. Emily Thompson of North Augusta says it’s a great place for kids to enjoy the rides.
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