Aiken Standard Founding Figures and Leadership Lineup
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter, Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant, Advertising Director Dee Taylor, Internet Sales Director Terri Cheek, Business Manager Laura Tiedman, and Delivery Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Scott B. Hunter
Timothy E. O'Briant
Dee Taylor
Melanie Smith
Milton Quote About Liberty to Speak Freely
A quotation attributed to John Milton, the 17th century English poet, supports the liberty to know utter and argue freely. The snippet reflects enduring advocacy for freedom of expression and thought.
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John Milton
Notable local honors and openings around Aiken
Laraine Clark named 2012 Aiken Realtor of the Year at the Aiken Board of Realtors holiday party. Carolina Outdoors opens a second Aiken location on Richland Avenue in the former Phelan Motorsports building. Palmetto Golf Club head pro and GM Tom Moore retires after 30 years. Beth Everitt's contract extended to 2016 after a glowing School Board review. Local officers awarded Medal of Valor for bravery in a domestic dispute incident. NASA plans a 2020 mega rover mission to Mars costing about 1.5 billion using Curiosity parts. Scott Beck named chairman of the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission by Gov. Haley.
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Laraine Clark
Aiken
Aiken Board of Realtors
Willcox
Coldwell Banker
Carolina Outdoors
Phelan Motorsports
Richland Avenue
Scott Beck
North Augusta
South Carolina
Letters on tax policy and local hospital praise in Aiken
A reader criticizes returning to Clinton era tax rates favoring the top two percent while arguing it would harm jobs and the economy. Another letter thanks staff at Aiken Regional Medical Centers ICU for care of Charles Dorsey and praises Dr. M Zo Gordon and a compassionate nurse. A third writer discusses publishing Journey To Christ and a book signing in Edisto Beach hosted by Aiken Office and Book Supply.
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Tesieeut Voama
Clinton
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Charles Dorsey
ARMC
Icu
M. Zo- Gordon
Pring Sal
Aiken
Christ
Edisto Beach
Lord
Tove Beaufort
Power plays shape Obama tax debate in 2012 campaign
The column questions phase two of the 2012 campaign and accuses Obama of pursuing revenue increases and political leverage. It cites statements in 2011 about trillion dollar goals, cites Pelosi and Krauthammer, and critiques Republican opposition strategy amid budget clashes.
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Obama
White House and Congress Clash Over Taxes and Deficit
Dan Pfeiffer warns Assad, cites need for higher taxes on the wealthiest to address the deficit. Boehner criticizes the White House budget plan, saying it stalled in Congress and failed to gain support in both chambers.
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Congress
White House
Dan Pfeiffer
House
Senate
Poole
Alken Standard Requests Signed Letters To Editor
The Alken Standard invites letters signed with real names and the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Submissions must stay under 300 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published.
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Alken
P.O. Box
Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Miller
jmiller@aikensandard.com
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Craig Burgess
Steve Miano
S.C
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Mars
NASA
The
Space Agency
Curiosity
Red Planet
Deavid J. Dicimamoff
Justin
Debbie Dorsey
Stinson Aiken
Geithner
Ro Cave
Nancy Pelosi
Will Issaac
Repubians
Charles Krauthammer
Washington Post
Fox News
Assad
Command