Aiken Standard Founder and Editorial Leadership
The Aiken Standard traces its origins to 1867 with publisher Rhonda Overbey and executive editor Michael Smith guiding operations. News editor Holly Kemp oversees daily reporting. The paper emphasizes thoughtful journalism and sustained community voice under long-standing editorial leadership.
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Rhonda Overbey
Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Parable and Verdict in the Roof Church Massacre
Columnist argues against the death penalty after Dylann Roof is found guilty on 33 counts in the Mother Emanuel massacre. The piece frames mercy, redemption, and life imprisonment as fitting responses while noting victims’ families favored sparing his life.
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Mother Emanuel A.mle
Dylann Roof
Roof
Father
Sour grapes and the 2016 election reaction debated
A letter from a resident of Aiken criticizes post election unrest and media claims, defends First Amendment rights, and questions Hillary Clinton’s stance while praising supporters who back President Trump. The writer labels opponents as "sorry losers" and urges unity to support the president.
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America
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Hillary
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Weiner
Fox News
Fake News
James Carville
Jill Stein
Stein
Clinton
Kathleen Parker
Aiken
Parker
Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center to Open in Aiken
Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center, formerly STAR Riding, breaks ground on a 20 acre site at 1163 Edgefield Highway 1.5 miles north of downtown Aiken. The facility aims to aid physically mentally and emotionally challenged residents with two arenas three horses and extensive volunteer support. Jennifer Flanagan named executive director starts January.
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Aiken County
Edgefield Highway
Rutland Drive
White House
Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center
Star Riding
Great Oak
Aiken
Greatoakatrc.org
Dawson Fulghum
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Aiken Standard
Jennifer Flanagan
Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with a headline and writer's address and daytime phone. Anonymous or pen name submissions are rejected. Emails go to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Ai ken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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