Local Primary Elections

Motz puts spotlight on Haefele's 1999 gamble

Nine years ago, Alex Haefele tried to bring a video poker parlor to the edge of downtown Rock Hill.

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Chappell denies accusation that he's supporting Blake's campaign

York County Councilman Curwood Chappell responded Friday to charges made by his opponent in next week's primary, saying he hasn't given fellow Councilman Roy Blake anything -- not money or advice.
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Will airport furor lead to Motz's ouster?

Debbie Starnes has never met York County Council candidate Alex Haefele. She isn't familiar with his views on most issues. Until a few weeks ago, she didn't know who he was.
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Gullick, Boyd scrutinize money trail

The primary battle between incumbent state Rep. Carl Gullick and Republican challenger Kyle Boyd shifted this week to the topic of money, as new disclosure reports put the spotlight on where each camp is getting its cash.
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York County Council chair faces rare competition in GOP primary

Rock Hill developer seeks District 6 seat
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District 5 challenger says Chappell not looking toward the future

Ashley Martin hopes to uproot Curwood Chappell from the seat he's held on the York County Council for 16 years.
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Gullick, Boyd debate who would better serve northern York County

LAKE WYLIE -- The political battle raging on mailers and road signs across northern York County moved to a debate table on Friday, as state House opponents Carl Gullick and Kyle Boyd sat down for their first joint appearance.
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Challenger says he'll follow conservative ideals

Kenny Ruffin hopes to defeat incumbent York County Councilman Joe Cox in a rematch for the western York County seat using the same ideals he claims Cox preached and failed to follow.
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Candidate says he misspoke on immigration

FORT MILL -- Kyle Boyd, the Christian school leader running to be a "true conservative light" in the state House, says he misspoke Thursday during a candidates forum when he said he supports granting citizenship to illegal immigrants.
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3 Democrats vying for Short's seat in primary

Economic growth and education are the main issues for Democrats vying to replace state Sen. Linda Short, D-Chester.
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GOP hopefuls to debate -- or will they?

Words are flying in a debate between local Republican hopefuls -- and the debate hasn't started yet.