Aiken Standard Staff and Leadership Named
Aiken Standard announces leadership roles with Rhonda Overbey as Publisher and Michael Smith as Executive Editor Holly Kemp serves as News Editor. The paper notes its founding in 1867 and shares a Thought of the Day quotation from Elizabeth Bowen.
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Rhonda Overbey
Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Editorial urges PSC protection as SCE&G nuclear project overruns rise
Guest editorial argues SCE&G overpays through Base Load Review Act and reactor budget overruns. It notes 9 percent investor return while ratepayers shoulder financing costs for two reactors that may be abandoned. Calls lawmakers to pass reforms giving PSC more regulator power and safeguarding South Carolina ratepayers.
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SCANA
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Westinghouse
Santee Cooper
South Carolina
Letters to the Editor guidelines for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 500 words and include a brief headline. They may be edited for length libel or taste and anonymous or organized-campaign submissions may be rejected. Email or mail to the provided addresses.
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Know How They Voted Track House and Senate votes online
GovTrack offers a tracking resource to see how members of the U S House and Senate voted. Visit the link to explore roll call results, party alignment, and voting patterns for current and recent sessions.
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Trump voters losing patience with his presidency
In a sharp take on the Trump base, Eugene Robinson argues many remain loyal but growing impatience is rising as Trump struggles to deliver on his promise to get things done. Rasmussen shows approval dipping below 40 percent.
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Hillary Clinton
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Upper West Side
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Moscow
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Hallen praised as ideal District 5 City Council candidate
Phil Follins and Nick and Beth Busby endorse Andy Hallen and Jeff Jordan for Aiken City Council District 5. Follins cites Hallen’s Panamanian recycling fundraising success and strategic budgeting, while the Busbys commend Jordan’s integrity, local roots, and fiscal stewardship.
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Andy
Procter & Gamble
Aiken
Jeffrey Jordan
District 5
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Jeff Jordan
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Beth Busby
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