Turnout seen as pivotal as polls open in Aiken County
Democrat leaders hope record turnout will push Aiken County and South Carolina blue. Rally in the Alley draws hundreds with state party figures, while Republicans plan a victory party at Papa Russs BBQ. Election central at USC Aiken Convocation Center. DOJ and FBI hotlines set for voting abuses.
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Best Friend Express Offers Polling Ride Options in Aiken Area
The Best Friend Express serves Aiken and North Augusta every two hours with routes covering Kalmia Plaza USC Aiken Aiken Regional Medical Centers Crosland Park Wal-Mart and the Aiken Mall. Rides to polling sites are possible if the precinct is on the route with fares from 75 cents to 1500 for adults. Local parties coordinate calls for rides and provide contact numbers.
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Soldier pleads guilty in slaying of Iraqi veteran
Colorado Springs reports a soldier Kenneth Eastridge 24 pleaded guilty to being an accessory to murder in the December death of Kevin Shields an Iraq veteran. Eastridge apologized to Shields family before a 10 year prison sentence while co-defendant Louis Bressler faced also acted in the park killing.
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Arrest Continues in Albuquer que Child Case Involving Veronica Kirby
Investigators say Kirby and the children were found at a motel in Albuquerque and Kirby was arrested. The children's father Ed Kirby went to retrieve the kids and said they would return after midnight. Veronica Kirby faces two counts of transporting a child out of state.
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Shreveport
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Karen
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