Aitken Standard Founded in 1867
Publication details list Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor with Dee Taylor as Advertising Director. Roles include Melani Smith Internet Sales Director Phil Yates Production Director Terri Cheek Business Manager Laura Tiedman Delivery Director Letitia Jefferson and Classified Advertising Manager.
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Timothy E. O’briant
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Letters to the Editor on County Land Deals and Aiken Remembers Event
A letter criticizes county officials over land donations and purchases for a new complex and EMS station, citing prior projects and tax credits. It recalls the July 22 Aiken Remembers event honoring Joe Lista, thanking Lessie Price, URS, and local volunteers for presenting his photography and starting a new African American museum project.
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Bruce Barret
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Politics and football mix in a wary 1990s view
A reader reflects on shifts from GOP icons to a partisan era, worries about debt and wages, and looks ahead to college football rivalries. He muses on policy anger and suggests advertising disclosures on abortion gun control Obamacare taxes.
Back Israel All The Way In A Biblical Rally
Dave Ackerson argues to back Israel fully, claiming radical Islam rises globally and Western efforts fail. He cites biblical prophecy predicting Damascus destruction and a long burial and fuel burn timeline, urging readers to rely on the Holy Bible for final details.
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Damasus
Dave Ackerson Aiken
Political quotes on campaign ads Syria and Mars rover comments
A composite of quotes covers U S politics and world events. Barack Obama criticizes GOP messaging about the economy. Bashar Ja afari denounces the UN on Syria crackdown. Mahmoud the Syrian survivor gives graphic war testimony. NASA’s Bolden celebrates Mars rover success. Edward Tenner laments digital device ubiquity. Bo Ireland describes Oklahoma wildfires and evacuations.
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Bashar Ja’afari
U.N. General Assembly
Bashar Assad
Impacts of the drought on South Carolina and farming
A columnist reflects on the 2012 drought's effects in South Carolina noting nine counties in moderate to severe drought while most areas are incipient. It analyzes corn, cotton and peanut conditions, rising feed costs, potential higher food prices, and the resilience of American farmers amid a troubled economy.
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Iowa
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United States
State aims to curb obesity in South Carolina
South Carolina faces high obesity rates with 36 percent of adults overweight and 29 percent obese. Health officials led by Catherine Templeton plan to build on Eat Smart Move More programs, targeting rural clusters and school initiatives to cut medical costs and improve longevity.
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South Carolina
United States
Palmetto
Catherine Templeton
S.C
Templeton
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Eatsmartmovemovesc.org
Amy Splittgerber
Eat Smart
Move More
Aiken Standard Announces Letters to the Editor Rules
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 300 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published. submit to P O Box 456 or email. questions to the Commentary Editor.
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