Incumbents to be joined by Bunker on County Council
In Aiken County final results show a Republican victory in District 7. Gary Bunker defeated Democrat Joe Lewis Norman by more than three to one to fill the seat vacated by Rick Osbon. Bunker plans to meet with council members and department heads to get up to speed. He aims to build bridges rather than wedges.
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Aiken County reelects incumbents. Liz Godard wins Clerk post
County voters reinstalled five incumbents in six county wide races. Clerk of Court Liz Godard, a Democrat, defeated Republican Bennie Williams by about 4,000 votes to secure another four years. Incumbents Barbara Morgan, Judith Warner, Linda Sharpe, Cyrus Spradley, and Sue Roe will continue in their roles as solicitor, register of mesne conveyance, treasurer, auditor, and probate judge respectively. Godard cited new computer technology as a key goal for January rollout.
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Cyrus Spradley
Sue Roe
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Moore wins South Carolina Senate seat with strong margin
Sen. Tommy Moore, D Clear Water, defeats Bernie Hamby 9 902 to 4 951 in Aiken County and leads Edgefield County as ballots were counted by hand. Moore says the result shows special interests cannot pick a winner and notes funding for public education remains a priority.
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Susan Swanson
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Mark Sanford
Nikki Setzler
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Burt Barber
Aiken County
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Incumbents roll in South Carolina House races
Incumbent lawmakers including Jim Stewart and Skipper Perry won re election in South Carolina House districts. Stewart defeated Constitution Party candidate Andy Windham 8140 to 1192 in district 86. Perry, Clyburn, Don Smith, J Roland Smith and Ken Clark also won with large vote margins and multiple write ins.
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Daiken
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Name Change Vote Falls Short in Burnet Town
Voters in Burnet town reject changing the name to Midland Valley by 493 to 415 after 908 ballots. Referendum, non binding, guided officials who were urged to rename earlier this year by Citizens to Unite Midland Valley. Mayor Benson signaled potential renewed efforts if a clear desire emerges.
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Non-binding referendum on Burnettown name change
The vote counts show 415 yes 46 percent and 493 no 54 percent for renaming Burnettown to Midland Valley. Paula Edge led Clearwater with 106 votes and 80 percent, while Belvedere Fire Commission saw David Cunningham win 59 votes at 100 percent with 89 write ins overall. Gloria Ruvo earned 100 percent of write in votes for Belvedere Fire Commission.
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Paula Edge
Clearwater Water and Sewer Commission
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Bath Water and Sewer Commission
College Acres
Ray Edwards
Steve Roach
Samuel Fink
Amanda Cason
Carla Ward
Langley Water and Sewer Commission
Burnettown
Midland Valley
Soil and Water Commission
Gloria Ruvo
Belvedere Fire Commission
Aiken Standard previews regional sports and events
The edition highlights the Region 4-AAAA finale between Aiken and South Aiken at Hagood Stadium, a cross town rivalry spotlight. It also notes film and TV pieces plus weekly lottery results and upcoming local features.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms
The Aiken Standard lists subscription plans including weekly, 12 week, 26 week, and 52 week options with EzPay and Internet rates. Delivery targets are by 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends. customers should call 649-5315 for delivery issues.
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