Quiet election day in Wagener trims local voter turnout
Aiken County will only hold one local vote on Tuesday as a new state law cancels non-competitive elections. About 450 Wagener residents vote 7 AM to 7 PM at Town Hall using paper ballots counted by hand. Top two council candidates will win. other towns already certified noncompetitive winners.
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Stand for Children program kicks off in Aiken
Gail Graham leads a Freedman Center effort to give poor children a fair start with good care nutrition and encouragement. The Stand for Children kickoff featured Barbara Morgan Marion Wright Edelman Clyburn Roland Smith Michael Williamson and Scott Hunter and aims to form local teams to shape child issues and meet state lawmakers next spring.
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Toal Discusses S C Judicial System With Students
Chief Justice Jean Toal spoke at North Augusta High School outlining South Carolina's court system and issues. She stressed violence and domestic abuse, noted low budget share, and urged student involvement in the judiciary while addressing abortion and other policy questions.
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Missing pit bulls and stolen gun reported in local incidents
A homeowner on Robinwood Drive reported two red nosed pit bulls missing after returning home to find the back gate open. The dogs are valued at about 250 dollars each. Authorities seized 50 dollars in narcotics from a resident charged with crack cocaine distribution. A gun stolen from Hemlock Drive, valued around 300 dollars, was noticed missing from under a mattress in the residence.
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Suspected meth production site probes lead to recovered cooling gear
Hazardous Materials Team removed three coolers from a suspected meth lab near Storm Branch Road after two motel arrests for possession of methamphetamine. Investigations tied to the motel case led to county and state agencies, with additional firearm case involving nine defendants including Mary English Butler.
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Storm Branch Road
North Augusta
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Beech Island Volunteer Fire Department
Aiken County Haz Mat
Sheriff’s Office
Michael Frank
Drug Enforcement Adminis
Blackville
Mary English Butler
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
New York
Bamberg
Aiken High girls tennis vs Greenwood in Upper State semi
The Aiken High School girls tennis team faces Greenwood High School in the Upper State semi finals. The match highlights the high school sports playoff action.
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Greenwood High School
Aiken Advents Promise: Deference Month Highlighted
Local notice notes Aiken's November character trait Deference in city outreach. Nearby sports coverage lists area high school gridiron rankings in the South Carolina poll.
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Aiken
Lottery results report for Pick 3 Pick 4 and more
Monday lottery numbers listed for Pick 3 Midday 3 8 9 and Evening 8 2 8 Cash 3 Midday 1 7 4 Evening 8 7 8 Cash 4 Midday 2 0 0 3 Evening 4 3 9 2 Fantasy 5 11 17 25 30 33 and Change Game entries W 4 0 4 5 E F 3 1 3 P T 9 4 9 F show results and payouts.
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Aitken Standard Subscription Rates and Delivery Hours
Daily and Sunday carrier collected rates 2.38 per week billed every four weeks. Office pay discounted four rates 12 weeks 28.50 26 weeks 60.00 52 weeks 114.00. Direct debit out of county 12 weeks 66.46 26 weeks 144.00 52 weeks 288.00. Delivery issues call 649 5315. Delivery hours 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekends.
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