Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists key leadership for its operations in 1867 with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor. Also named are Dee Taylor Advertising Director Terri Cheek Business Manager Laura Tidman Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson and Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler.
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Scott B. Hunter
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Ronnie Butler
Wisdom Born or Stupidity Learned Russian Proverb
A compact note presents the Russian saying that wisdom is born and stupidity is learned. It contrasts innate insight with learned folly, reflecting a traditional view on human judgment and growth.
One Report Card Strategy to Clarify School Grades
The editorial discusses combining federal and state accountability systems into a single report card. It notes current scores hinge on sub groups like African American and low income students and ESL learners, potentially masking overall student performance. Aiken District shows mixed results. diverse schools may receive lower grades due to subgroup standards. A unified card could reduce confusion for parents and administrators while tracking growth.
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S.C
Mick Zais
Aiken
Extremists in Congress threaten another government shutdown
Column warns that TEA Party dominated House and a minority Senate threaten a shutdown harming Social Security, Medicare, FEMA, and national security. It argues for compromise, cites Madison, compares to Articles of Confederation, and recalls Vietnam era destruction to save a government. Anthony J. DiStefano is noted veteran public service.
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Homeland Security
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Gency Management Agency
FEMA
FBI
Army Corps of Engineers
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The Childfree Life and the Motherhood Debate
Kathleen Parker argues in defense of childfree choices amid media stories on motherhood. She notes rising voluntary childlessness and questions surrounding motherhood for smart women, while acknowledging the deep joys and sacrifices of parenting and its cultural pressures.
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BBC News
Editor Letter Criticizes Cavanaugh Handling of Public Comments
Aiken citizens oppose Hitchcock Parkway freeway plans and accuse Fred Cavanaugh of silencing public input at the Aug. 1 S C Augusta Transportation Policy subcommittee meeting. He denies the charge and a May 2 follow up allowed comments after complaints.
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Aiken Standard
Fred Cavanaugh
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S.C. Department of Transportation
Hitchcock Parkway
Cavanaugh
S.C
Tom Young
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