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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2008
Page
1
Democrats broaden control by extending their majorities in both chambers. The party strengthens its leadership positions as outcomes solidify party dominance in national legislation and policymaking.
Sheriff's investigators withhold details on a woman found dead from a gunshot in a vehicle parked near her Beech Island residence. Police have not released the victim's identity or any motive as the investigation continues.
Deaths and funerals notice lists Harvey Bailey Salley Tomasine Cook North Augusta Albert Johnson Edgefield Allison Langford Charleston Crystal Olsen Aiken Mary Smalls New Ellenton Clyde Stanley Windsor Arlecia Tuenge Greenwood Robert Wilson Graniteville William Wisenbaker Jr. This brief notice appears in the 6A and 8A sections.
County residents logged votes in four Aiken School Board seats with all candidates running unopposed. Statewide results show 44 General Assembly races settled and 10A coverage notes constitutional amendment outcomes. State football coaches weigh in on political process and athletes pursue public office. United States House and Senate results and 11A presidential votes detailed.
Unofficial results show heavy turnout in Aiken County for the 2008 general election with about 77 percent of 91,254 registered voters participating. About 70,254 ballots were cast from 77 precincts as provisional ballots remain to be counted and long lines formed at several polling sites.
Barack Obama phoned John McCain to seek bipartisan help as he became the first black president elect. Gibbs said Obama praised McCain for his class and vowed to work together, noting the conversation followed McCain's concession and Bush's call.
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