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The future of North Augusta s biggest projects such as the new public safety headquarters and the development of Riverside Village may be determined by the people running in the upcoming municipal general election. Republicans Briton Williams and Stetson Corbitt, and Democrat Richard Adams are vying to replace Mayor Bob Pettit, who announced Dec. 14 that he would not be running for reelection. Williams and Corbitt will compete in the primary Feb. 9, and the winner will face Adams on April 27 in the general election. Three seats on the city council are up for grabs. There will be at least one new face as Councilman Fletcher Dickert is not running. The partisan primaries are also Feb. 9, with a runoff possible in the Republican race. Incumbents David McGhee and Pat Carpenter look to stay in office and face four challengers for three spots in the general election. ....
Dec 4, 2020 City Council members David McGhee and Eric Presnell listen to a presentation during Monday evening s study session. Staff photo by Lindsey Hodges The filing period for four seats on North Augusta City Council is approaching. On Monday, City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance outlining the dates for the upcoming municipal election. The ordinance must pass on second reading to be adopted, but if it is, filing for party primaries or conventions for the seats will open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 14 and close at noon on Dec. 21. The election will decide four City Council seats, including the mayor. Those seats are currently held by Mayor Bob Pettit and Council members David McGhee, Pat Carpenter and Fletcher Dickert. ....