Aiken Standard Founded in 1867
The Aiken Standard notes its founding year 1867 and reveals current leadership with Publisher Rhonda Overbey Executive Editor Michael Smith and News Editor Holly Kemp. The brief identifies key editorial figures circulating the historic newspaper.
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Rhonda Overbey
Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Aiken primary urged as referendum on big city issues
Editorial urges voters to participate in Tuesday primary for Council Districts 2 4 5 and 6 to shape Aiken's four year direction. It notes partisan elections, outlines races in each district and stresses turnout given roads infrastructure safety and Renaissance projects.
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As- Wes
Aiken
South Carolina
North Augusta
New Ellenton
Northside
Reggie Ebner
Steve Homoki
Ebner
Ed Girardeau
Homoki
Andrea Gregory
Andy Hallen
Jeff Jordan
Woodside
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Pine Log Road
Powderhouse Road
Philip Merry
Ed Woltz
JoAnn Tillman
Aiken Estates
Lessie Price
Health care reform must proceed amid five systems split
Columnist Star Parker argues health care reform should tackle each of the five major systems separately, noting costs rose from about 1,110 to 10,345 per person and expenses could reach 9.2 percent of GDP in 30 years. She advocates steady work rather than one broad bill.
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Chuck Todd
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Tom Price
Todd
Price
Johnson
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
Kaiser Family Foundation
Letters to the Editor critique of Congress and Aiken city issues
A reader questions Congress for perceived inaction and perks while urging accountability before August recess. The letter cites benefits for lawmakers and lists pending 2018 items. Aiken letters criticize local tree inventory plans and city infrastructure neglect, urging leadership and progress.
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
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