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Aiken Co. Sheriff issues curfew for residents

By Karlton Clay,

7 hours ago

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 a Emergency Declaration on Thursday night, and under the emergency declaration, Sheriff Hunt instituted a crew for Aiken County starting Friday, September 27th at 7:30 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.

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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D R

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A few lowlifes always ruin it for everyone else.

Deon Allen

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not going to happen we grown

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