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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2021
Page
9
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year 1867 and highlights its leadership team with RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor.
A guest editorial argues for continuing in person schooling by opposing the anti mask proviso. It praises SC Supreme Court for rejecting Attorney General Wilsons reading of the law and cites school districts that require masks. The piece condemns closed door board briefings and calls for repealing the mask ban to protect children and avoid quarantines.
Aiken Mayor lauds the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for expanding broadband, clean energy, and workforce development. He notes $10.5 million in Graham-directed funding for local projects, including the Whiskey Road Corridor and sewer line upgrades, plus $4.6 billion in highway funding for South Carolina over five years. The act also includes DRIVE Safe and BuyAmerican.gov provisions to boost trucking and local manufacturing.
Donna S. DeWitt urges Congress to provide an across the board increase for all current and future Social Security beneficiaries. She argues for CPI E based COLAs to reflect seniors health care costs and notes retirees spend locally, boosting the economy. She marks Social Security's 86th birthday on August 14.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for publication verification. Do not exceed 500 words. Edits for length libel and taste may occur. Anonymous or pen name letters are not published. Include a brief headline and email to letters@aikenstandard.com.
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