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Government

  • LPD to get more bulletproof vests

    The Lancaster Police Department has received federal money to buy bulletproof vests for its officers.
    On Tuesday, Lancaster City Council voted unanimously to authorize the department’s acceptance of a $5,619 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
    The money will pay for half the cost of 20 new bulletproof vests.
    “We’re fortunate to get that,” Police Chief Hugh White told council members said. “I appreciate the Department of Justice giving us what we need to operate.”

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  • A look at the candidates on the ballot

    Staff reports
    Long lines are expected Tuesday as voters go to polls in Lancaster County to cast their votes in both hotly contested and low-key races.
    The 5th District congressional race between incumbent U.S. Rep. John Spratt, a Democrat from York, and state Sen. Mick Mulvaney, a Republican from Indian Land, has been especially intense. The two candidates have crisscrossed the district, faced off in debates and appeared in TV commercials that have promoted themselves, while often, criticizing the other.

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  • Where to vote

    Listed below are the precincts, followed by polling location and street address:
    • Absentee – Lancaster County Administration Building, 101 N. Main St., Lancaster     
    • Antioch – Antioch Baptist Church, 3052 Taxahaw Road, Lancaster
    • Belair – Indian Land High School gym, 8063 River Road, Indian Land
    • Belair II – Indian Land Recreation Center, 8286 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land
    • Camp Creek – Camp Creek Baptist Church, 998 Potter Road, Lancaster

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  • Four amendments on state ballot

    scvotes.org
    South Carolina voters have four amendments to the state Constitution to consider in the upcoming election. They involve hunting and fishing rights, secret ballot voting for labor union representatives and the state’s rainy day funds.     
    Amendment 1

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  • Be prepared before you go to the polls

    Staff reports
    Take some time to prepare before next Tuesday’s election.
    Become familiar with the candidates, as well as the four proposed state constitutional amendments. Educate yourself on the issues and those running for office.
    Visit candidates’ websites and other sites, such as scvotes.org, which offer a plethora of information on candidates and voting.
    Know your voting precinct, especially if you have moved and are a new voter.

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  • Official expects high turnout

    A county election official expects high turnout for Tuesday’s election.
    “The midterm elections usually have low turnout, but if the absentee precinct is any indication, this time is going to be a lot different,” county election official Cassie Stump said. “We’ve already voted over 2,000 and that’s huge for our office.”
    Stump said there are 47,287 registered voters in Lancaster County.

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  • Council approves $7M bond issue

    Several county projects will soon have funding, now that County Council has approved the purchase of millions of dollars in bonds.
    Council unanimously approved final reading of the bond ordinance Tuesday.
    However, on final reading, council doubled the amount of the bond – from  $3.5 million to $7 million.

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  • Spratt, Mulvaney spend big bucks on campaign

    In an election year when much attention has been paid to campaign contributions, both candidates in the U.S. House District 5 race have received money from sources within and outside the state.
    The campaigns for state Sen. Mick Mulvaney, (R-16), and Democratic incumbent John Spratt have received thousands of dollars from individuals, businesses, political parties and political action committees.
    Here are comparisons of some of the contributions for both candidates in the race.
    John Spratt

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  • Fire conference pulls in $61,000

    An annual fire chiefs conference was a boon for Lancaster County, with more than $61,000 generated in sales among several local businesses.
    The results of this year’s S.C. Fire Chiefs Association conference, held Oct. 13 through 16 at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, were presented to County Council on Tuesday night.
    The annual conference, usually held in larger cities in the state, gives chiefs statewide a chance to come together for training, education and exposure to new fire service-related products.

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  • Absentee voting runs high

    Absentee voting in Lancaster County seems to be following a statewide trend.
    As of noon Thursday afternoon, 3,052 absentee ballots had been requested in Lancaster County, according to officials with the county’s election commission.
    “For a mid-term election, it’s high,” said Cassie Stump, the county’s voter registration director.
    More than 4,000 residents voted absentee in 2008. Voter turnout is typically higher in years featuring a presidential election, Stump said.

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