Voters brace for November elections in New Ellenton
New Ellenton voters will go to the polls in November to elect a mayor and vacant council seats. A December election to replace resigned members has been canceled after four council members returned to office and legal questions arose over proper notice. A special election to replace Terry remains planned for January 7.
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New Ellenton
Norman Strader
Paul Parker
Terry Buyer
Joe Gleaton
Mark Griffith
Denton Johnson
Aiken
Johnson
Art Hanna
Michael Terry
Rowland
David Beasley
Attorney General’s Office
Erry
Thursday’s Winning Numbers Report
Thursday draws show Cash 3 with code 9 08 and Pantayy 6 results 12 18 18 20 28. The listing notes a successful payout and the holistically drawn sequence for players.
Keeping up with downs on the Aiken High sideline
James Barton spent years on the chain gang before a promotion. The longtime Aiken High volunteer, tied to patient deliveries, notes the chain crew keeps play on track while adapting from steel to safer gear. He praises colleagues Eddie Hall and James McGahee and recalls lightning risks with old steel poles.
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James Barton
Aiken
Barton
Greenville
Aiken High
Eddie Hall
James McGahee
Sideline safety changes recall Aiken football era
Barton, a 54 year old Aiken High graduate, recalls lightweight aluminum and plastic sideline markers replacing old steel poles after safety rules required poles to bend on contact. He treasured memories of Bettis Herlong and William Perry, noting Herlong’s tough leadership and his early roles as a team manager.
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Barton
Aiken High
Bettis Herlong
Duke University
William Perry
Hornet
Clemson
Chicago Bears
Herlong
DWPF exceeds 60 canisters target at Savannah River Site
The Savannah River Site reports it has filled the 60 cannisters goal ahead of Oct 1 with a likely total of four more by month end. DWPF workers and Westinghouse officials discuss improving sampling, quality checks, and speeding stabilization of 34 million gallons of sludge through vitrification.
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Savannah River
Chris Caldwell
Westinghouse Savanah River Co
Caldwell
Defense
DWPF
Munn family sues sheriff's office over death
Steven Arthurs as personal representative of Deborah Arthurs Munn estates sues the Aiken County Sheriff's Office in Aiken County Common Pleas Court. He alleges the agency failed to protect his sister from her husband who killed her two years ago.
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Aiken County
Munn seeks post-conviction relief in murder case
Mrs. Munn was shot to death on September 30, 1994, by John Jacob Munn, who is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty. He is pursuing a post-conviction relief hearing set for Tuesday to seek a modification of his conviction or sentence.
First DSS shooting victim laid to rest
NORTH AUGUSTA Thirty year old Michael Gregory was laid to rest Thursday after a gunman killed three at the North Augusta Department of Social Services office. Gregorys funeral drew a standing room only crowd at First Baptist Church Belvedere. The North Augusta office may close permanently with a new site likely opening. Victims Josie Curry and James Riddle also had services planned or held. A memorial for all three is set for Tuesday at First Baptist Church North Augusta with Gov Beasley expected to attend.
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North Augusta
Michael Gregory
Department of Social Services
First Baptist Church
Pineview Memorial Gardens
Adams
Gregory
Josie Curry
James Riddle
Mr. Riddle
Elliott Sons Funeral
Columbia Road
Augusta
New Ellenton Middle School still not substantially complete
Construction at New Ellenton Middle School extends for several more days after a Thursday inspection. Fire protection and related systems gained approval, but tile work labs doors mailroom and library shelving remain unresolved. Sixth graders will not transfer until substantial completion. A kitchen inspection may be conducted today by DHE.
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New Ellenton
New Ellenton Middle School
Bill Gallman
Aiken County
DHE
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