Aiken Standard Notes Legacy and Staff Motto
The fragment lists founding year 1867 and names Scott B. Hunter as Publisher Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor Dee Taylor as Advertising Director Terri Cheek as Business Manager Laura Tiedman as Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler as Production Director. It ends with a humor quote about happiness by Sam Levenson.
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Time for early voting in South Carolina debated
Editorial argues for early voting to reduce long lines seen in November, noting 2 hour waits in Aiken and up to six hours in Richland. Proposes 10 day early voting start and at least one center per county. Cites Georgia and North Carolina as success cases and urges swift legislative action.
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Change of heart on same sex marriage sparks national debate
Kathleen Parker profiles David Blankenhorn as he shifts from opposing to endorsing marriage as a social institution. The Institute for American Values founder joins scholars and journalists in a letter urging Americans to reframe the debate to how to save marriage rather than who marries. The piece notes Blankenhorn’s journey mirrors a broader concern about children and family structure, advocating equality of protections for all children under marriage.
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Agenda for South Carolina Democrats in 2012 state vision
Senate Democrats in Columbia outline a bipartisan agenda to unify South Carolina, focus on infrastructure, health care, education, and economic growth. They urge passing a bond bill for capital projects, expanding Medicaid, boosting public education, supporting small businesses, and funding water and sewer services plus modern technology infrastructure. Senator Nikki Setzler leads the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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Napier for Aiken County Council District 6
A letter in support of Napier for District 6 describes his family ties and service. The writer, brother of Napier’s opponent Lynette Barton and referencing John McMichael, praises Napier’s volunteer fire department work, community service, church involvement, and commitment to listening to constituents before voting day.
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Letters to the Editor Rules at Aiken Standard
The paper invites signed letters not exceeding 300 words with a daytime phone number and a valid address for publication. Anonymous or organized political letters will not be published, and pen names are not allowed. Questions go to the Opinions Page contact or email.
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