Editorial: History Shapes Little Literature
The Aiken Standard editorial echoes Henry James on how history underpins literature. It reflects on the role of history in informing modern writing, urging readers to consider context, culture, and continuity when evaluating works and their impact.
Aiken City Council weighs regional search for city manager
Aiken seeks a wise, regionally informed city manager to ease friction with Council. Interim leader Roger LeDuc urges South Carolina familiarity, noting the need for cohesive governance, long tenure, and a like salary around six figures. The panel weighs national versus regional candidates.
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Aiken
Richard Pearce
Northeast
Midwest
West
South
Roger LeDuc
South Carolina
LeDuc
Columbia
Teresa Wilson
Greenville
John Castile
North Augusta
Todd Glover
Michael Ulmer
A middle course on foreign policy ideas column
The column surveys liberal and conservative aims in U S foreign policy. It criticizes the idea of an “international community” and praises Netanyahu’s stance on Israel’s defense. It links Obama era choices to a broader debate about American power and suggests a path labeled conservative internationalism with limited but active global governance. George Will is cited as a source and voice in the discussion.
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Aiken
Pearce
LeDuc
Israel
Denmark
Yemen
Canada
Iran
New Zealand
Congo
Italy
North Korea
John Kerry
Benjamin Netanyahu
Kerry
Blanche DuBois
Gaza
Obama
Barack Obama
U.S
Tripoli
State Department
Libya
USS
Iraq
Tion
Muammar Gaddafi
United States
Macmillan
Harold Macmillan
Ukraine
Syria
America
George Washington University
Henry R. Nau
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Vietnam
George McGovern
Soviet Union
Aiken Mall Opens Early For Community Walks
A letter thanks Aiken Mall for opening early so residents of all ages can walk in a safe space at no cost. The writer notes babies in strollers, middle-aged people, and seniors walking, talking, and praying together, praising the mall for building community.
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Aiken Mall
Aiken
Alice T. Allington
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