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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2016
Page
9
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor and Michael Smith as Executive Editor with Holly Kemp as News Editor. The Thought of the Day quotes Logan Pearsall Smith on charming people and behavior within social limits.
The article reflects on two weeks of Rio 2016 action with USA leading medals, recalls historical moments from athletes like Weissmuller and Dutton, notes Simone Biles and retirements, and looks ahead to Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 as viewers face Olympic withdrawals and renewed sport fever.
The Aiken Standard explains letters to the editor must be signed with a current address and daytime phone for verification. Submissions should stay under 500 words and may be edited for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published.
Aiken County’s FY2016 close shows a $20 million fund balance gain led by a $5.3 million general fund surplus. Yet reliance on non recurring revenues and dwindling funds raises questions about sustainability and future pay raises for county workers. Gary Bunker, former county council member, weighs in on fiscal reform.
The fourth annual Palmetto Doubles Pickleball Tournament took place at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center over three days with 180 participants from six states. Local players won multiple medals and organizers praised the Parks Recreation and Tourism Department for coordinating the event.
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