Vote EARLY by October 31st or make your plan to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3rd)

https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/

Absolutely gorgeous state park, and the hike to Rainbow Falls is challenging yet so rewarding.

Pictures cannot do this place justice, especially during this time of year

Is beautiful, that's all.

South Carolina's Ancient Ocean Holds Clues About the Future of the Coast by GEO GIRL

It's time to repent!

https://www.change.org/keepaikenregional

The Issue

The character of Aiken, SC, is like no other small Southern city -- a unique mix of rich history and forward-thinking innovation. This character is embodied and exemplified in our public spaces and institutions. However, the recent and ongoing effort by some in our community to rename our AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT after the late Senator Lindsey Graham threatens this identity dramatically and unnecessarily, and with far-reaching and potentially serious negative consequences.

POLITICAL DIVISION: If implemented, this name change would divide our community by attaching the name of a polarizing political figure to a municipal institution. Despite his influence, Sen. Graham did not hail from Aiken and did not call this area home. Our airport should be a place that is hospitable to all, a place that reflects our welcoming culture rather than endorsing political figures. The potential negative economic effects of renaming our airport may be especially significant during heavy seasonal travel each spring.

SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Renaming our airport would pose potential safety risks. Changing the name of an airport requires pilots and airlines to update their flight plans and databases, leading to confusion and potentially dangerous or even life-threatening situations. The name AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT is well known to the community and to frequent visitors, and maintaining that name is crucial in ensuring continued safe air travel operations. This is especially true since the AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT is an "uncontrolled" (or non-towered) airport, meaning there is no air traffic controller to help respond to pilot inquiries about airport identity. 

EROSION OF AIKEN'S BRAND: From an economic and branding perspective, our AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT is an essential gateway to our city. Aiken has worked hard to build its brand as a prime destination for business and tourism. Changing the airport's name would dilute this identity and confuse potential visitors and investors. Maintaining the recognition of our AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT plays a significant role in continuing to attract attention and investment to Aiken.

SUMMARY: Renaming our airport is not just a matter of changing a sign; it involves erasing a part of our community's identity and planting new seeds of division, not to mention the significant cost to taxpayers. Aiken deserves leaders who prioritize the community's cohesive spirit over individual recognition. If Sen. Graham deserves a memorial designation, it could be the airport terminal, for example, as this would not erode Aiken's brand or create operational confusion.

Please join me by signing this petition urging the Aiken City Council to dismiss these unnecessary renaming plans and leave the name of our AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT unchanged. 

Hopefully, a little awareness will help.

What are some of the higher paying jobs in Columbia or with in an hour of the area?

I got four. Four! Pieces of mail for Darline Graham Nordone today. Like seriously?? That's just insane. They don't even say what she wants to implement! It's literally just a pissing contest against Dr. Annie Andrews because most of the pamphlets only mention "winning" against her. Only one mentions anything about education, the economy, or anything that's actually important.

Have y'all gotten an insane amount as well? I also got a Women Speak Out pamphlet for abortion and "saving children". They say that Dr. Annie and Jermaine would allow "late-term" abortions, which weren't even allowed when abortion was legal! It's just misinformation and obviously trying to persuade people to vote for their agenda.

Please vote for Dr. Annie Andrews and Jermaine Johnson on Election Day!

Do you think the election might turn out close enough that it's decided by independent voters?

1. If you do not have a SC DL you best have your voter registration card.

2. The straight ticket option is BS. It's lazy and promotes hyper partisanship - and of course the Republicants are the top line.

3. Why are the Republican the first option on the machine? Last time I checked D was before R. Hmmm...see #4.

4. Most importantly, I touched the screen box for a Dem candidates and on 2 occasions it registered for the GOP candidate on the line above. The machines are not switching votes but if you don't hit the exact spot on the screen, it votes for the candidate on the line above which is of course the Republicant.

Be careful, go slow and check you printed ballot.

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TLDR- Get ready for gas to increase to $4+ in the days after Nov 3rd Top off your tank before then

We are lucky in SC to have some of the cheapest gas in the country but get ready for a big bump.

Ive taken an interest in oil and gas prices lately and I've kept a close eye on crude leading up to the election.

Something isn't adding up.

The last time crude was this high (almost 117 per barrel at writing) gas at my local station was $4.19. it was $3.59 yesterday.

Either the administration or oil companies or both of them together are working to drop the retail price of gasoline to counter Irans efforts to raise them before the election.

We are going to see a big rebound.

Im guessing they ratchet up prices pretty quickly after the election and add some to try to recoup some of their losses. I wouldn't be surprised to see $4.30. depending on how cynical they are, we could see it as early as the 4th, but I'm guessing they'll phase it in over a week or two

Got scratched by a raccoon in Mexico. I am in Mexico now. I live in Anderson. Coming back to SC tomorrow.

Cannot find Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HRIG) anywhere near where i am now.

I have gotten the first 2 vaccine shots. Today is Day 3 of the treatment.

I'm trying to get the HRIG as soon as possible. Ideally without going broke in the process.

This is very scary stuff and I'm trying to keep it together.

Any suggestions would be more than welcome.

UPDATE, MONDAY 2:51 AM: JUST GOT HRIG SHOTS AT ANMED, ANDERSON.