The Big Question

DSC_0020Is Augusta willing to acknowledge what the sheriff’s race really means? This year’s sheriff’s race has been a tough one for everyone, especially outgoing Sheriff Ronnie Strength, whose retirement after 12 years has thrown Augusta into a political frenzy, the
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Road Rules

P1080604Silas looks to move from Road Patrol to Sheriff Though Robbie Silas has often credited former Richmond County Sheriff Charlie Webster and his brother-in-law, current Sheriff Ronnie Strength, with being role models, he looks to Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt
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Fine the Way it Was

DSC_0253Congressional district hurt by interference In spite of what some might say, the 12th Congressional District Republican primary was fine the way it was. It had four easily identifiable conservative candidates that were working with an eight-point Republican advantage thanks
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School board candidates talk budget cuts, race

primary2012On July 31, Columbia County residents will cast their ballots for school board. District 1 candidates Brian Slowinski, Daniel Deckle and Carolyn Chase, along with District 4 candidates Bobby Ray Strickland and Deborah Fisher, answer questions regarding the race, the
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Two for Three

Charles allenAllen and Holley duel for Columbia County’s District 3 Columbia County’s race for Commission District 3 pits a two-time commissioner with strong family ties against a fresh-faced political newcomer. Incumbent Charles Allen, brother to District 12 Congressional Republican candidate Rick
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The Rundown on Runoffs

primary2012With many voters crossing party lines, many are unclear about the rules regarding runoffs With the heated sheriff’s race likely to drive a considerable number of Richmond County Republicans to pick up Democratic ballots on July 31, this year’s primary
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