Obama wins re election in battleground states to secure victory
President Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney to win a second term as Democrats gain Senate control. Obama carries Ohio Iowa New Hampshire and Colorado while electoral vote reaches 284 to 200 as remaining battlegrounds Florida Virginia and Nevada wait.
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South Carolina Voters Face Long Lines and High Turnout
Voters statewide encounter lengthy lines as turnout remains strong for races including write ins. Local reports note heavy participation across districts with ongoing vote tally updates and continued coverage of county results.
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Obituaries notice listing include names Alexx R. Mitchell of Graniteville Francis V. Jessey of Aiken Mattie Mae Ryans of Ward Rebecca K. Hallman of Batesburg Theresa Alexander of Johnston. Deaths and Funerals 6A section.
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Voters turnout strong in Aiken County election day
Turnout in Aiken County surpassed expectations despite gloomy weather and long lines. About 52 161 of 101 000 registered voters were counted with many precincts still reporting. Polls opened early and remained busy with long waits, as first time voters prepared by researching platforms.
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Taylor wins S.C. House District 115 seat in local results
Local results show Taylor capturing the S.C. House District 115 seat as part of a roundup of uncontested races on the ballot. Jan ed Wells secures S.C. House District 81, Setzler wins S.C. Senate District 26, and Roe elected probate judge.
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Change in form of govt denied by Aiken County voters
Voters rejected a county wide referendum to switch from council administrator to council manager. Unofficial results show 61.7 percent against and 38 percent in favor. No votes totaled 29,152 of 47,232 total ballots. No further details available at press time.
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