Voters Shitting Polls By PHILIP LORD
Aiken County faces a potential historic election as early voting soars with about 1,400 absentee requests from GOP postcards. Interest centers on the gubernatorial race and Thurmond’s successor, plus local contests including Sunday alcohol sales in Aiken city limits. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the county council complex.
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Aiken County
Frances Pennington
Republican Party
GOP
Strom Thurmond
City of
Aiken
Richland Ave
Aiken County Registration and Elections Executive
Lancing tournament comeback leads Grayson Brown victory
Dr Grayson Brown a 60 year old Augusta veterinarian revived lancing events at Powderhouse Field in Aiken after 90 years He hosted the contest and won using a five foot lance through rings at 100 yards Each run must finish in six seconds with three runs per contest A runoff tie used a one inch ring Grayson Brown defeated his cousin Bob Brown of Kingstree to claim the win
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Ginny Southmere
Grayson Brown
Powderhouse Polo Field
Aiken
Augusta
Powderhouse Field
Brown
Bob Brown
Kingstree
Cartin seeks reform on District 6 school board
Cartin, a Warrenville native, has long urged the Aiken County Board of Education to address the deteriorating Warrenville Elementary School. He notes a 6 to 8 month lull in action before residents applying pressure prompted moves, and he criticizes some board members for how attending citizens were treated.
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Cartin
Warrenville
Sanders seeks District 6 seat on Aiken County Board of Education
After 30 years as an educator at Chukker Creek Elementary, Dr. Christine Sanders retired last June and now seeks the District 6 seat on the Aiken County Board of Education to stay connected with the school district. She cites a fulfilling career with rewards and gains for students and teachers. Sanders grew up in Vaucluse, is a Leavelle McCampbell High School alumna, and earned her undergraduate degree from USC Aiken in elementary education.
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Christine Sanders
Chukker Creek
Aiken County
Sanders
Vaucluse
Leavelle | McCampbell High School
USC Aiken
Yaun Seeks Second Term on Aiken County School Board
Andrew Yaun emphasizes ongoing improvements since his 1998 election to the Aiken County Board of Education. He praises the board’s work, notes Graniteville roots and 60 years’ residence, a USC degree, and a 42 year Graniteville Company career ending as director of office services. He and Helen have a grown son. board efforts focus on aging schools and remodeling under a five year plan.
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Aiken County
Yaun
Graniteville
University of South Carolina
Graniteville Company
Augusta Middle School
Midland Valley High School
Jefferson Elementary
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