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Aiken Co. Sheriff cancels curfew for residents

By Karlton Clay,

3 days ago

Update, September 30, 1:55 p.m. – Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt is canceling the curfew. They urge citizens and visitors to stay off the roads with unnecessary travel. Those who choose to travel, take your time and be courteous to other motoring public.

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AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt has issued a curfew for Aiken County.

According to authorities, Aiken County Chairman Gary Bunker signed an Emergency Declaration on Thursday night, and under the emergency declaration, Sheriff Hunt instituted a crew for Aiken County from 7:30 P.M. to 7:30 A.M until further notice.

Sheriff Hunt states that essential workers for local businesses or services and responders are exempt from this curfew.

Sheriff Hunt also states that violators and/or looters will be arrested.

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GFY!!!

2d ago

PEOPLE, STAY OFF OF THE ROADS SO THE UTILITY WORKERS CAN GET THIS SHIT FIXED.

davy boy

2d ago

we don't care what crooked hunt says

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