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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2020
Page
9
Publisher Rhonda Overby announces the Aiken Standard's 1867 founding heritage. Executive Editor John Boyette and News Editor Holly Kemp lead current operations as the publication marks its long history. Thought of the Day attributed to John Kenneth Galbraith offers reflection.
The piece notes Black Americans face higher exposure and death rates from COVID-19, citing data from the Kaiser Family Foundation and SC DHEC. It argues underlying health issues, access to care, and economic factors drive inequality, urging stronger public health action and resources from state and federal officials.
A columnist argues the U S war on the coronavirus mirrors World War II turns like Midway. He says early fear gave way to momentum with masks, ventilators, testing and vaccines, urging unity and voter choice in six months to boost national resolve.
Aiken resident Linda Soyars, after a week as an inpatient at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, extends thanks to hospitalist Dr. Rhoades and the nursing staff for attentive, professional care during a non-Covid related hospitalization. Timothy Monroe Bledsoe of North Augusta shares a separate letter urging Americans to demand truth in government and likens the call to the Emperor’s New Clothes.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. Anonymous or pen names not allowed. Include a brief headline. Publication discretionary. avoid organized campaign affiliations. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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