This population referred to themselves as "Ulstermen" and "Irish Presbyterians" but were known in the colonies as "Scots-Irish" settlers, though this was not a term they self-applied. Zillow has 1,783 homes for sale in Aiken County SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - Seven locations will be open in Aiken County for in-person absentee voting, according to county election officials. Ten students and 10 employees reported COVID-19 cases in the Aiken County Public School District last week, according to the district's weekly report. However, by the 1750s, almost all of the Lincolnshire settlers in what is now Aiken County were living on their own private land, almost exclusively engaging in subsistence agriculture on smallholding farms. Now, $5.2M is missing.

According to the Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections, these satellite locations will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for in-person absentee voting. [19], The median income for a household in the county was $44,468 and the median income for a family was $57,064. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03. Persons 65 years and over 24,619 (15.38%)[23], Gary Bunker is the Chairman of the Aiken County Council. Advocates race to find Georgia voters who cast bad ballots before deadline, Biden plans to address nation in prime-time speech, Lindsey Graham donates $500K toward President Trump’s legal battle in key battleground states, Philadelphia Mayor: Trump needs to ‘put his big boy pants on’ and deal with election outcome, Confounding Democrats, Trump makes inroads with Latinos, Richmond County School System Superintendent tests positive for Coronavirus, Local ministry feeds hundreds of people during food give away, Langford Middle School transitions to Learn At Home due to COVID-19 activity, Why the Associated Press hasn’t called Pennsylvania yet, A ‘2020 scented’ candle honors lockdown and Tiger King, Unemployment drops to 6.9%, US adds a solid 638,000 jobs, Georgia Secretary of State’s Office delivers Friday update on ballot count, South Carolina adoption rates slump, state pushes for teens to be adopted, Al Roker says he has prostate cancer, will undergo surgery, Live election updates: Biden, Harris set to deliver remarks. The County is governed by the County Council, comprised of an elected-at-large Council Chairman and 8 members elected from single-member districts. Editor's note: This list includes 2020 General Election candidates in races important to Aiken County voters. [3][4][5][6] The area that has since become Aiken County had a significantly high number of first generation British immigrants who fought for the Patriot cause in the revolutionary war. Its residents and businesses were all moved north about eight miles to New Ellenton. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Two white men died in the violence.[10]. As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 142,552 people, 55,587 households, and 39,411 families living in the county.

All ballots must be requested by October 24, and must be received by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, when polls close. Contact Information: Office Address: 1930 University Parkway Second Floor Aiken, SC 29801- Phone: 803-642-2092 [20] The racial makeup of the county was 69.6% white, 24.6% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. In the 1950s, Aiken County (along with the nearby counties of Allendale and Barnwell) was chosen as the location for storage and production of nuclear materials and various fissile materials, now known as the Savannah River Site. Aiken County property owners may now pay vehicle and property taxes securely online using the County's new eGov Services Center. Generally, County offices are open between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Aiken County Government provides many essential and beneficial services to its citizens. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2020. [11] It is the fourth-largest county in South Carolina by land area. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. McMaster suspends Bamberg County Council Chairman charged with sex crimes, Local election officials to review provisional, overseas and military ballots, Graham donates $500K to Trump legal fight over vote counting, MORE: More than half a million South Carolinians have requested an absentee ballot, RELATED: South Carolina guide to voting in 2020 presidential election.