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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2021
Page
9
The Aiken Standard traces its origins to 1867 with long time staff shifts. Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Executive Editor John Boyette, and News Editor Holly Kemp are noted in the masthead, reflecting the paper’s leadership.
Editorial laments unresolved questions about Mary Poole's performance as director of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. It notes a judge ruled the four commissioners violated the state open meetings law with a five page script and that Poole remains director with back pay and legal fees totaling about 90 thousand dollars.
Meghan Benge of Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs highlights how Paralympic and Special Olympic movements empower disabled people through sport. The piece traces origins from 1948 England and 1968 to present, stressing inclusion, classification, and volunteer opportunities in Aiken.
A reader thanks Dave Paulin for his August 16 letter and defends Trump while criticizing his critics. The letter cites vaccine effectiveness, says politicians aided the pandemic death toll, and contrasts red states with vaccination uptake. A second note from Sue and Bob Kimmel praises store employees who aided a handicapped man at Fresh Market on Whiskey Road.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. Anonymous or pen name letters will not be published. Include a brief headline and email to letters aikenstandard com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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