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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2017
Page
9
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year 1867 with staff credits for publisher Rhonda Overbey executive editor Michael Smith and news editor Holly Kemp. A thought of the day quotes Willa Cather on happiness.
The editorial marks Holocaust Remembrance Day while honoring survivors and rescuers. It cites six million Jewish victims, notes other oppressed groups, and warns that atrocities persist today in places like Syria and Iraq, urging vigilance to prevent repetition.
Reader letter by Ronald L. Feller discusses Renaissance as an evolving project and questions city contractor management and finance. He urges clear cost projections funded by Hospitality Tax and cautions on future site costs, ownership, and oversight. The piece expresses cautious agnosticism and intent to monitor developments.
Democratic Senator Vincent Sheheen and Republican Representative Bill Herbkersman urge Governor McMaster to back a pension reform bill. They argue the measure funds the system, reduces the funding gap, and implements governance changes to prevent bankruptcy, aiming for full funding within 30 years.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. No pen names or anonymous submissions. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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