Absentee Voting Lines Grow Long in Aiken
Long lines formed outside the Aiken Department of Registration and Elections as voters queued for absentee ballots. Weather drizzle did not deter residents like Si Lambert and Winford Brown from awaiting their turn, with others citing commitments and the looming presidential race as motives. Between 330 and 350 ballots are cast daily, and eligibility requires pre qualification with 17 valid reasons to vote by absentee.
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Aiken
Department of Registration and Elections
Si Lambert
North Augusta
Winford Brown
Letha Peterson
Texas
Stuart Bedenbaugh
Aiken County
Bedenbaugh
South Carolina
Arby’s in Aiken earns national Five Star Award
Arby’s at 200 Whiskey Road in Aiken was named one of the nation’s top five units among 3400 franchise locations and received the Five Star Award at the 2004 Arby’s World Wide Convention in Hollywood Florida. Manager Sharon Courtney credits team effort, top leadership, and improved access via Ola Hitt Drive for the gain. The award assessed sales growth operations staffing training retention and community involvement.
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Aiken Arby’s
Arby’s
Hollywood
Fla
Sharon Courtney
The
Aiken Arby's
Courtney
Whiskey Road
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard.com
Liquor Stores and Lottery Shut on Election Day
State law requires liquor stores and lottery retailers to halt operations on election day Nov 2. Grocery and convenience stores may continue selling alcohol under separate legislation. Lottery sales stop at midnight Nov 1 and resume at midnight Nov 3 with advance draws still held.
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S.C. Department of Revenue
Danny Brazell
Brazell
Mark Sanford
S.C
Tara Robertson
Robertson
Carolina
S.C. General Assembly
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard.com
Fires, car crash sting North Augusta area fires and wrecks
Belvedere Fire Department battled two structure fires and a hazmat response after a breakfast hour blaze at 224 Border Drive. Resident Ed Schimp and his dog escaped as smoke and flames damaged walls and ceilings likely from an electrical issue. A vehicle collision near Tom Rogers’ home caused additional damage. A second blaze burned a shed attached to a condo at 206 1/2 W Buena Vista Ave with fire crews from multiple departments assisting and warnings about oily rags.
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Belvedere Fire Department
Border Drive
Ed Schimp
Schimp
Tant
Cecil Scott
Scott
Kathy Schimp
Kimberly-Clark
North Augusta
Aiken County
North Augusta Public Safety
Buena Vista Ave
Billy Luckey
Luckey
Clearwater Fire Department
Bath Fire Department
Sage Mill Fire Department
Missing Aiken teenagers prompt police interviews
Public Safety investigators question friends and family about 14 year old Katie Barrett and 16 year old Jonathan Gullette who vanished three days ago. Barrett was last seen in a blue jean skirt gray T shirt and flip flops. Gullette reportedly travels with Barrett in a red Mitsubishi van with SC tag 257 HRA. Police urge anyone with information to call 642 7620.
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Aiken Public Safety
Aiken
Katie Barrett
Aiken High
Jonathan Gullette
Mit
Subishi
S.C. Tag
Maryann Burgess
Dodge Dakota poised to deliver big punch for its size
In the Wheels section, the new Dodge Dakota is highlighted for its strong performance. Saturday features Aiken High School facing North Augusta with a regional crown on the line. Strom Thurmond meets Midland Valley, plus fair weekend coverage and Halloween events in Aiken County.
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Aiken County
Jason Fulmer
Fulmer
New York
Action
Aiken High School
North Augusta
Strom Thurmond
Midland Valley
Aiken Standard Billing and Office Hours Notice
The Aiken Standard announces office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It lists contact numbers for Scott B. Hunter and department extensions and outlines subscription rates and payment terms including EzPay options and carrier billing policies. The notice instructs readers to call 649-5315 for delivery problems and states subscription cancellation procedures.
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Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aikenstandard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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