Goose Creek Referendum on District Representation Moves Forward
The piece discusses Goose Creek considering a district based council election aligned with six single member districts as used by Summerville and Greenwood. It notes Aiken’s shift from at large to a mixed plan in the 1960s and references Voting Rights Act changes driving earlier moves toward single member representation. It cites David Alexander on historical contexts and mentions NAACP supporters advocating for a fifth district to ensure majority minority representation.
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Aiken
Summerville
Greenwood
David Alexander
Alexander
NAACP
Santa Arrives in Sumertown for First Christmas Event
Mayor Wayne Benson announced a Santa arrival during a Saturday gathering as lights and sirens ushered him into the park aboard a Langley Fire Department engine. The Grinch rode in on a T and T Motors tow truck prompting festive screams from children. Proceeds supported Burnet town police cadet program with three cadets aged 16 to 19 volunteering at least 20 hours monthly.
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Wayne Benson
Santa
Benson
Langley Fire Department
T & T Motors
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Aiken City Council Considers Redistricting Referendum
The Aiken City Council weighs a referendum on five district representation versus four. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Aiken Municipal Complex will discuss the agenda with a 6:45 p.m. work session. Minority voting strength would shift under proposed maps and the NAACP plan.
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Aiken Municipal Complex
Park Ave
Department of Justice
Justice Department
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