Aiken Standard History and Leadership Ties
The Aiken Standard, founded in 1867, features publisher Rhonda Overby and executive editor John Boyette with Holly Kemp serving as news editor. The paper articulates its long-running local news leadership and editorial structure.
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Rhonda Overbey
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Holly Kemp
USC must fix search process for president choice
The Post and Courier argues USC's presidential search failed under Bob Caslen, noting secret meetings, a stacked candidate list, and weak vetting. It urges expanded, transparent committees, removal of favoritism, and stronger board intervention to ensure a fair, thorough process for the next president.
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University of South Carolina
Bob Caslen
USC
South Carolina
West Point
Florida
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Post and Courier
Andy Shain
Harris Pastides
College of Charleston
Clemson
Board of Trustees
University
Infrastructure REbuilds Peace and Security Across Roads and Bases
James McConnell outlines how the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act and ongoing NNSA modernization underpin civilian travel and national security. He notes aging NASA and NNSA infrastructure, plans for Los Alamos plutonium pit production and Savannah River processing, and NNSA's 50 000 strong workforce across eight sites.
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National Nuclear Security Administration
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NNSA
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South Carolina
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Patriotism and Memorial Day reflections from Earl Bennett
A letter writer recalls Memorial Day visits with grandchildren and contrasts his family’s service in WWI Vietnam and Afghanistan with modern athletes kneeling during the national anthem. He hopes athletes reflect on the country’s sacrifices and asks for renewed patriotic lessons.
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Vietnam
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Letters to the Editor at The Aiken Standard
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