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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2017
Page
11
The Aiken Standard notes its founding in 1867 and lists current leadership including Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Executive Editor Michael Smith, and News Editor Holly Kemp. The Thought of the Day quotes Kenneth Bancroft Clark on pride and humility.
Editorial argues SCANA and SCE&G should refund ratepayers as the V C Summer AP1000 project is abandoned. It notes nine rate hikes since 2008, costs passed to customers, and calls for rebates while acknowledging need for alternative energy and cautious nuclear investment. It compares regional rates and references an upcoming WNA audit.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Anonymous and pen name letters are not published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
A prompt directing readers to GovTrack's vote tracker at bit.ly/2IU6XXn for tracking how U.S. House and Senate members voted on legislation. It encourages readers to explore voting records and roll call details.
Letters to the editor urge voters to back Gary Bunker for Aiken County Council chairman and Andrew Siders for County Council chair, praising experience, fiscal conservatism, and public service. Additional endorsements favor Andrea Gregory for City Council District 5 and Andy Hallen for District 5 Republican primary.
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