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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2018
Page
11
The Aiken Standard lists Rhonda Overbey as publisher and Wael Harris as managing editor along with Edhar Holly Kem and a Thought Of The Day attributed to Dorothy L. Sayers. The note reflects a historic masthead and a quotation celebrating youth and age.
The Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority voted to contribute 11 million to the International African American Museum, finishing the state funding commitment after 18 years of effort. Groundbreaking could occur next year with private, state, and local funds nearing 875 million.
Washington column honors Aretha Franklin who died at 76, noting her genre-spanning influence and iconic moments such as performing Nessun Dorma at the Grammys in 1998 and shaping songs like Respect and Say a Little Prayer into epochal works. The piece highlights her gospel roots, piano skill, and civil rights era impact through praise from peers and critics.
Ray Willis recounts seasonal rainouts at Augusta Green Jackets games and describes outings with friends and family at SAP Park in North Augusta. He notes free giveaways, the park’s staff, usher Bill Angell, and encounters with local officials and celebs, wishing for a raintree-free future and more frequent attendances.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime telephone for verification. Letters must stay under 500 words, may be edited for length and taste, and require a brief headline. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published.
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