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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2017
Page
9
The Aiken Standard notes its founding in 1867 and lists current publisher Rhonda Overby and news editor Holly Kemp. It presents a Thought of the Day attributed to Edith Wharton, emphasizing reflections on light and illumination.
Samuel Fuller, assistant principal at South Aiken High School, outlines a district shift toward universal access to advanced coursework. The plan includes all ninth graders in honors biology, expanding AP enrollment through the National Math Science Initiative, aiming to raise college readiness and reduce debt.
Readers are urged to back Gary Bunker or Chuck Smith in the August 22 primary for Aiken County Council chair. Letters praise Bunker for candor and service and Smith for military business and fiscal leadership, urging strong governance and tax stability for Aiken County.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline, no pen names or anonymous submissions. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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