Aiken Standard Leaders Introduce Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists founders and current editors Ellen Priest publisher and editor Michael Smith executive editor Holly Ellington news editor. The Thought of the Day quotes Mike Mansfield on unseen crises.
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Ellen Priest
Michael Smith
Holly Ellington
Veteran Aiken journalist Rob Novit heads to Brunswick News
Rob Novit, a long time Aiken Standard reporter and editor specializing in education and politics, leaves after more than 40 years to write for The Brunswick News in Georgia. Colleagues praise his influence, community ties, and mentorship as he begins a new chapter along Georgia's coast.
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Rob Novit
Novit
Aiken
Brunswick
Georgia
Brunswick News
Rob
Aiken Standard
Holly Ellington
South Carolina
The
Press and Standard
Walterboro
Ellen Priest
Aiken County
Priest
South Carolina Press Association
Standard
Scott Hunter
Tim O’briant
Maayan Schechter
Gold Coast
Brunswick, Georgia
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or pen name submissions are not allowed and publication is discretionary.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
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Georgia Religious Liberty Bill Sparks Veto and Debate
Column argues Gov. Nathan Deal was correct to veto H R 757 despite pressure from business interests and calls for religious liberty. It links RFRA history to state laws, cites Indiana and federal 14th Amendment protections, and urges school choice as a path to expanded freedom. Star Parker of CURE is cited for context.
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Georgia
Nathan Deal
Deal
Indiana
Mike Pence
Bill Clinton
Supreme Court
RFRA
Friedman Foundation
Hillary Clinton Likely Nominee Regardless of Indictment
A letter argues that Hillary Clinton will secure the Democratic nomination whether or not she faces indictment. It outlines scenarios from no indictment to potential criminal trials and convictions and concludes her campaign would continue despite legal jeopardy.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic Party
United States
Clinton
FBI
Justice Department
Virginia
District of Columbia
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