Thought of the Day inspires readers at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard notes a Thought of the Day by publisher Rhonda Overbey and editors Michael Smith Holly Kemp. The quote from George Trevelyan reflects on education producing readers who cannot discern worth in what they read.
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Holly Kemp
George Macaulay Trevelyan
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Aiken Considers Revisions to Food Truck Ordinance
Aiken planning commission discussed updating the city food truck rules during a work session. They noted trucks on private property now and potential street access, with buffer zones like North Augusta and Greenville guiding balance between brick and mortar venues and mobile vendors. They urged cautious, market friendly reform to attract millennials downtown while protecting existing restaurants.
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Susan DeBruhl
Ryan Bland
Laurens Street
Park Avenue
Richland Avenue
Newberry Street
North Augusta
Lark Jones
Third Reading
Greenville
Bland
Planning Commission
Columnist critiques missile strike on Syria changing nothing
Eugene Robinson argues the 59 cruise missiles mark a policy shift but fail to define a clear strategy or desired outcome. He notes U S actions risk deepening involvement while Assad and Russia resist political settlement, threatening civilians and undermining prior red line rhetoric.
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Tillerson
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Sharyat
Homs
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Congress
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Iraq
Bunker’s experience urged for Aiken County leadership
Gregory J. Topliff of Warrenville endorses Gary Bunker for Aiken County, praising his experience and ethics. He argues Trump acted decisively against Assad, contrasting with Obama’s approach, and asserts the U S posture will gain respect again. The letter insists unity over division.
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Gary Bunker
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Assad
Syria
Obama
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
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