Every other year, politicians say the same thing to their constituents on Election Day: "every vote counts."
Along with Gene Wise, who was elected Tuesday as Kershaw County Council chairman, another new face will be seen on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Kershaw County Government Center.
With 1,554 votes, incumbent Walter Long led balloting Tuesday to win re-election for a second term on Camden City Council. Willard Polk, coming in second with 1,397 votes, gained the seat held by departing Councilman Ned Towell who is stepping down following a failed bid for Kershaw County Probate Judge. Challenger Phyllis Hampton Dye came in third with 1,148 votes.
Thursday - 1111 Church St., Camden
Jim Matthews is going to take a little bit of a break. A week, perhaps, to recharge after nearly two and a half years of campaigning to become Kershaw County's new sheriff.
For the first time in more than 20 years, Kershaw County Council will have a new chairman.
They may not agree on many issues, but one thing both Democratic and Republican party leaders could come together on Tuesday was that voter turnout was extremely strong.
Below are the final tallies for ALL Kershaw County related races. Look for full coverage of the election in Friday's C-I and online that day.
Vincent Sheheen's donning a greenish Southern Tide polo and, "man, it feels good," he says standing on Broad Street in Camden, outside an event for U.S. Rep. John Spratt.
Rosalind Watson, director of Kershaw County Voter Registration, urges voters to carefully check their selecton of candidates on the electronic voting machines Tuesday.
(This information was provided by the S.C. Election Commission.)
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