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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2016
Page
11
The Aiken Standard details its 1867 founding and lists publishers and editors including Rhonda Overbey as Publisher Michael Smith as Executive Editor and Holly Kemp as News Editor. A Thought of the Day quotes Lew Wallace about behaving well where others err.
Editorial argues the 48 unit complex on Owens Street is a catalyst for a broader Southside bypass. An 80 foot donated road segment aligns with City of Aiken plans to ease congestion on Whiskey and Dougherty Roads, facilitating the East Pine Log to Eastgate corridor.
Columnist argues Americans remain sharply divided after this year’s election. He urges truth, civility, and informed citizenry, linking unity to honesty, media scrutiny, and love and peace. He cites religion, climate change, and nuclear war as urgent global concerns and notes Anthony DiStefano of Aiken spent 29 years in state and federal government.
In a guest letter, Ann Brooke of Aiken recalls early support for San Onofre during the 1970s oil crisis, notes nuclear accidents’ severity, and questions waste disposal, costs, and safety. She praises Karen Gutmann, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders, urging bipartisan cooperation and trust in elected officials.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. editor may shorten for length and taste. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Include a brief headline and email to letters aikenstandard.com.
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